I am not a big fan of Bouma, but he has really been fairly good and consistent thus far in the season. I am not sure if he is leading the Flames in hits (I don't always check to see how many hits players had in a game), but it seems to me that Bouma has been dishing out some big hits this season. I haven't noticed any real glaring mistakes either. In my opinion, he has been good, and there is no way he should be taking a seat.
Bouma and Ferland have been the only two consistent to semi-consistent physical presences among the forward group. I don't think either one should be sat at the moment.
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