Valimaki will of course be playing at least some games in the AHL before he gets a chance in the NHL this season. He has been out too long to jump right into the NHL. I don't see the need to have him in the NHL this season unless someone on the left side gets hurt.
I don't think the Flames should move Hanifin or Kylington to make room for Valimaki when Giordano is 36 years old with only 2 seasons left.
Assuming Valimaki doesn't need to be protected then you protect the following D: Hanifin, Andersson, Kylington
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