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Originally Posted by GioforPM
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.
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My comparison was not perfect, I just wanted to make a case about discounting the potential of prospects.
I agree the RHS factor is important. Another difference is that Foo is a scoring winger. He will make the Flames only by scoring. Klimchuk, however, could slot into the role of a two way winger. Arguably there is more room for that kind of a call up. Now, does that make it so that Klimchuk has more better potential than Foo? No. But I do believe that there is a legitimate argument to be made for putting Klimchuk in the conversation about which players will be competing for a spot out of camp.
Imo, Mangiapane, Dube, Foo, Lazar, Hathaway and Klimchuk will all be fighting for one or two spots. That spots are likely on the fourth line left wing / press box. It should be a fun competition to track all the way from this poll to opening night.