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Gaskal · 12-28-2018, 07:19 PM

While Valimaki is very good in all situations, Kylington has a higher offensive window, is the better skater and helps the Flames transition game through the neutral zone more. So the slight edge in on-ice performance for me goes to Oliver.

I also believe the pro experience is in Kylington's favor. If the Flames are rewarding Rasmus with ice time and a spot in the NHL after years paying his dues in the A and proving himself on the big stage, then Kylington should be in that same boat. And Rasmus had to displace a respected veteran.

Valimaki's ELC also slides one year more than Oliver's, so I imagine the Flames will want to use this season and next to evaluate Kylington as much as possible at the NHL level before making a decision with their protection list and figuring out their cap situation on D.

12-28-2018, 07:19 PM	#10
Gaskal Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2013 Exp:	While Valimaki is very good in all situations, Kylington has a higher offensive window, is the better skater and helps the Flames transition game through the neutral zone more. So the slight edge in on-ice performance for me goes to Oliver. I also believe the pro experience is in Kylington's favor. If the Flames are rewarding Rasmus with ice time and a spot in the NHL after years paying his dues in the A and proving himself on the big stage, then Kylington should be in that same boat. And Rasmus had to displace a respected veteran. Valimaki's ELC also slides one year more than Oliver's, so I imagine the Flames will want to use this season and next to evaluate Kylington as much as possible at the NHL level before making a decision with their protection list and figuring out their cap situation on D. __________________ Until the Flames make the Western Finals again, this signature shall remain frozen.