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pepper24 · 10-05-2018, 10:11 AM

It unfortunate that Hamonic has a broken jaw but overall good that he answered the bell to protect his teammate. Someone had to IMO.

Issue with Flames is I count 5 guys that can drop the mitts if needed who can play every game and regular minutes. Team toughness if you will. Not including guys like Prout and Peluso that'll play limited minutes and could hurt us on the ice.

Giordano, Hamonic, Tkachuk, Bennett, Hathaway. You don't want Giordano or Tkachuk fighting unless necessary. Probably Hamonic as well in most cases as we just saw. Hathaway borderline player. Bennett now on 4th line. None though can take on a guy like Gudbranson.

The Flames since Engelland's departure are missing a tough guy that can play regular minutes. Doesn't have to fight but there if necessary. Doesn't hurt you on the ice either. Played bottom pairing but could step in to top 4 when needed. We've lacked on team toughness since his departure.

10-05-2018, 10:11 AM	#145
pepper24 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	It unfortunate that Hamonic has a broken jaw but overall good that he answered the bell to protect his teammate. Someone had to IMO. Issue with Flames is I count 5 guys that can drop the mitts if needed who can play every game and regular minutes. Team toughness if you will. Not including guys like Prout and Peluso that'll play limited minutes and could hurt us on the ice. Giordano, Hamonic, Tkachuk, Bennett, Hathaway. You don't want Giordano or Tkachuk fighting unless necessary. Probably Hamonic as well in most cases as we just saw. Hathaway borderline player. Bennett now on 4th line. None though can take on a guy like Gudbranson. The Flames since Engelland's departure are missing a tough guy that can play regular minutes. Doesn't have to fight but there if necessary. Doesn't hurt you on the ice either. Played bottom pairing but could step in to top 4 when needed. We've lacked on team toughness since his departure.