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Originally Posted by Table 5
I'd much rather have Ferland risk being sent off the ice than your best defenseman.
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I'd much rather sure-fire tap-in's end up in the net than off the post or into the corner, which is a much bigger issue with Ferland on the line than Versteeg.
I don't get this trepidation about Gaudreau. Physical deterrents don't deter #### anymore. Gaudreau is going to continue to get slashed until it becomes an obvious problem and then he'll start getting the benefit of the doubt on the calls.
The Flames need offense though, and I don't think they can rely on their defenders to all have 40+ point seasons anymore with the new coach.
Versteeg can finish plays, it would surprise me if he has a huge season points wise ala Hudler in year 1 with gaudreau and monahan. Someone who can finish turns Gaudreau into an 80pt or 90pt player.