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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
This debate about Klimchuk is interesting. I know they play different positions but Klimchuk (40 pts) and Foo (39 pts) had similar numbers last season. To put that in perspective Foo (24) is a year older than Klimchuk (23). Again, from a statistical standpoint Klimchuk was a very disciplined player he only had 24 PIM. To put that in perspective Foo had 41 PIM. An interesting factor is penalty killing, which is why I asked. If Klimchuk does kill penalties, than there is an argument to be made that Klimchuk could find a role in the bottom six. While I doubt that Klimchuk will ever become an impact NHLer, stating that he is "a bust" is not a given fact. Of course all of this is speculation. But hey. Its summer so why not shoot the breeze.
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Prior to the off season acquisitions Foo's RH shot gave him a pretty big edge. I think the current attraction is that, while he and Klimchuk have really similar totals, Foo really came on in the second half (after a dismal first 19 games), so his trajectory is more attractive and recent. And he was the last callup in garbage time for the Flames (and did well). Klimchuk only got 1 game in the NHL this year. So I guess if you go by who the Flames wanted to see, Foo has the edge.
I'm betting that, during the season each of Foo, Mangiapane and Dube will be given some audition time. None of them are waiver eligible I think.
I guess we can't write off Shinkaruk. He had only 2 less goals than Klimchuk and 7 less points than Foo. However, he was a scratch in Stockton's PO race. Not a good sign.