I have to say, it is nice to read articles like this. One can hope that they turn out accurate, but I stopped holding my breath. I just take a wait and see attitude.
I still remember years ago when the Flames signed Stone... Not the current Stone, but an Oilers cast-off (well, for 27 games anyway) Ryan Stone. He had some really good underlying numbers, including what I like to see - points per 60 minutes. It made him sound like a really exceptionally smart signing.
He never played for the Flames. It is not entirely fair to say that the article was wrong, as he was battling injuries. I remember getting upset that year as to why the Flames didn't give this diamond in the rough a shot to really shine. He played only two more seasons of hockey after the single season in Abbotsford, and it looks like he retired.
I am hoping for Shore to prove the author right, but I wouldn't bet on it. I liked what I saw from him, but what I saw was a reliable depth player who is good defensively. I didn't see much in the way of offence, even when he got moved up the lineup. It was a solid trade for the Flames, but it seems like a depth move only at this time, and one that allows the Flames to have some flexibility in the lineup when it comes to defensive assignments.
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