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Originally Posted by DJones
Where is Wotherspoon going to fit in?
Him and Engelland seem like similar players. I don't think they should be together. Scared of Smid - Engellend flashbacks
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Wotherspoon is not really like Engelland at all. They are 'defensive defencemen', but Wotherspoon moves the puck more like a PMD, and has better mobility.
Also, no need to worry - we have seen a Wotherspoon-Engelland pairing. In fact, I think most of the guys that have gotten a look on the Flames have started alongside Engelland. Engelland makes for a steady defensive partner. Just because Smid and Engelland didn't mesh doesn't mean too much, IMO. Remember, Giordano and Hamilton didn't mesh at all last season, and together they looked absolutely atrocious. Could be the same thing with the Smid - Engelland pairing as well. Small sample sizes should not be made into rules.