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Kipper_3434 · 08-08-2017, 10:48 PM

With the top 5 locked up, who fits in as number 6 and 7? Noticed that a number of lineups and proposals have Bartowski in the minors. Kulak, however, seems to make the cut more often than not. Personally, I wouldn't be shocked to see the flames bring in a veteran late in the off season. Given their tendency in the past to use up every shred of cap possible.

Furthermore who do you see, if anyone, making the team as a regular over the next 3 years and beyond? Could anyone potentially displace one of the big 5?

My best guess as the team stands right now: Kulak makes the team and plays 60ish games. Bartowski is number 7, as he has some experience and the least need for playing time. In terms of injury Anderson and Wotherspoon are the likeliest call ups.

Long term Kulak could be a good depth guy while Anderson and Valimaki(sp?) could seemingly replace spots in the top 5 eventually. Kylington is interesting, if Kulak isn't a good fit with Stone on the bottom pairing, then Kylington could be used as a power play specialist in that spot.

Summer is boring and I'm not sober.

08-08-2017, 10:48 PM	#1
Kipper_3434 First Line Centre Join Date: Jun 2013 Exp:	Flames 6th and 7th Defencemen With the top 5 locked up, who fits in as number 6 and 7? Noticed that a number of lineups and proposals have Bartowski in the minors. Kulak, however, seems to make the cut more often than not. Personally, I wouldn't be shocked to see the flames bring in a veteran late in the off season. Given their tendency in the past to use up every shred of cap possible. Furthermore who do you see, if anyone, making the team as a regular over the next 3 years and beyond? Could anyone potentially displace one of the big 5? My best guess as the team stands right now: Kulak makes the team and plays 60ish games. Bartowski is number 7, as he has some experience and the least need for playing time. In terms of injury Anderson and Wotherspoon are the likeliest call ups. Long term Kulak could be a good depth guy while Anderson and Valimaki(sp?) could seemingly replace spots in the top 5 eventually. Kylington is interesting, if Kulak isn't a good fit with Stone on the bottom pairing, then Kylington could be used as a power play specialist in that spot. Summer is boring and I'm not sober.