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Calgary4LIfe · 09-07-2017, 04:12 PM

I think that Foo will have to really impress to make the team. It still comes down to waiver eligibility, and also the need for depth.

For instance, if Poirier comes in and has an amazing camp/pre-season (or Shinkaruk for that matter), then it becomes a risk in trying to send him down to Stockton. Foo (IMO) would have to really be a whole level above Poirier in that case, and signing Jagr then becomes a bit of a risk as well.

As for Kylington, I do think that he does have the ability to surprise at camp and make the team, but he has to really out-perform Kulak/Wotherspoon.

If I am a GM, I would rather send the guy down that doesn't have to clear waivers, even if he is a bit better than the guy I keep, because I know that during the season injuries happen and you will need that depth. Why risk losing a player for nothing? A waiver-exempt player for me will always have to really do a whole lot more for me to keep him on the team over a guy that needs waivers. Foo and Kylington both have the ability to make the team, but I do believe that they have to be substantially better. Depth - especially for a team that is supposed to be competing - is so crucial. Jankowski is a different animal as he already put in a full 4 years of college, won a championship there, and had a full season of pro in the AHL where he did very well.

In my mind, the only potential negative of signing Jagr (as long as that contract is a 1 year with a reasonable cap hit) is if Poirier really does shine this camp. He has that potential. Now that he is living clean again, I wouldn't think it would be a crazy notion to think that he might just have a fantastic enough camp that other teams take notice and place him on their respective 'claim' lists.

I still think Jagr is a solid signing given the above. He will generate some revenue with jersey sales (owners are happy), he will add to the culture of the team (he has been shown to be a fantastic mentor), and he has a lot of game left in him which then makes this a more dangerous team with the added depth and versatility.

09-07-2017, 04:12 PM	#802
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I think that Foo will have to really impress to make the team. It still comes down to waiver eligibility, and also the need for depth. For instance, if Poirier comes in and has an amazing camp/pre-season (or Shinkaruk for that matter), then it becomes a risk in trying to send him down to Stockton. Foo (IMO) would have to really be a whole level above Poirier in that case, and signing Jagr then becomes a bit of a risk as well. As for Kylington, I do think that he does have the ability to surprise at camp and make the team, but he has to really out-perform Kulak/Wotherspoon. If I am a GM, I would rather send the guy down that doesn't have to clear waivers, even if he is a bit better than the guy I keep, because I know that during the season injuries happen and you will need that depth. Why risk losing a player for nothing? A waiver-exempt player for me will always have to really do a whole lot more for me to keep him on the team over a guy that needs waivers. Foo and Kylington both have the ability to make the team, but I do believe that they have to be substantially better. Depth - especially for a team that is supposed to be competing - is so crucial. Jankowski is a different animal as he already put in a full 4 years of college, won a championship there, and had a full season of pro in the AHL where he did very well. In my mind, the only potential negative of signing Jagr (as long as that contract is a 1 year with a reasonable cap hit) is if Poirier really does shine this camp. He has that potential. Now that he is living clean again, I wouldn't think it would be a crazy notion to think that he might just have a fantastic enough camp that other teams take notice and place him on their respective 'claim' lists. I still think Jagr is a solid signing given the above. He will generate some revenue with jersey sales (owners are happy), he will add to the culture of the team (he has been shown to be a fantastic mentor), and he has a lot of game left in him which then makes this a more dangerous team with the added depth and versatility.