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GranteedEV · 06-05-2018, 06:33 PM

Kulak outplayed Stone all year. If Gulutzan had a meritocracy the minute distribution would have reflected that.

Honestly I am unconvinced Hamonic is even better than Kulak. Kulak's gap control, first pass, defensive stick and patience are all reflective of the kind of player that ends up becoming a Nate Schmidt or Michal Kempny with actual opportunity. He was a rock for us last year in every regard except offense, and even there he was no worse than Stone or Hamonic.

Calling him a 7th Dman is well off the mark. He carried his pair at ES and in limited minutes showed he should have had more PK ice time as well. He's closer to deserving to be our #4 than being healthy scratched ever again by merit.

06-05-2018, 06:33 PM	#521
GranteedEV Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary Exp:	Kulak outplayed Stone all year. If Gulutzan had a meritocracy the minute distribution would have reflected that. Honestly I am unconvinced Hamonic is even better than Kulak. Kulak's gap control, first pass, defensive stick and patience are all reflective of the kind of player that ends up becoming a Nate Schmidt or Michal Kempny with actual opportunity. He was a rock for us last year in every regard except offense, and even there he was no worse than Stone or Hamonic. Calling him a 7th Dman is well off the mark. He carried his pair at ES and in limited minutes showed he should have had more PK ice time as well. He's closer to deserving to be our #4 than being healthy scratched ever again by merit. __________________ "May those who accept their fate find happiness. May those who defy it find glory." Last edited by GranteedEV; 06-05-2018 at 06:44 PM.