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sureLoss · 08-31-2018, 10:17 AM

Besides the China games logistics, there are some battles where a PTO makes sense in terms of the Flames roster (IMO).

1. Potential 6/7 guy that bumps down Kulak or Prout on the depth chart if one of the young guys don't step up in camp. Remember after the initial free agent frenzy Treliving said he was looking to improve depth on defence. He hasn't yet.

2. 12/13/14 forward that they think is an upgrade on Hathaway/Peluso/Rychel/Lomberg/etc. Flames need a gritty/physical/pugilistic forward that can play reguarly in their bottom 6 especially with the departure of Ferland.

3. backup goalie. Depends on how much trust they have in Rittich/Gillies. Personally I would give Rittich and Gillies the full training camp and if they look shaky then look at what is left.

08-31-2018, 10:17 AM	#2672
sureLoss Some kinda newsbreaker! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style Exp:	Besides the China games logistics, there are some battles where a PTO makes sense in terms of the Flames roster (IMO). 1. Potential 6/7 guy that bumps down Kulak or Prout on the depth chart if one of the young guys don't step up in camp. Remember after the initial free agent frenzy Treliving said he was looking to improve depth on defence. He hasn't yet. 2. 12/13/14 forward that they think is an upgrade on Hathaway/Peluso/Rychel/Lomberg/etc. Flames need a gritty/physical/pugilistic forward that can play reguarly in their bottom 6 especially with the departure of Ferland. 3. backup goalie. Depends on how much trust they have in Rittich/Gillies. Personally I would give Rittich and Gillies the full training camp and if they look shaky then look at what is left.