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TheScorpion · 02-19-2020, 11:59 AM

Namestnikov is fast, kills penalties, plays centre and wing... very similar to Frolik, yes.

But the thing is, Namestnikov is 27. Frolik is 32. Sure people were happy when Frolik was traded... because he's past his prime. But Namestnikov is the same age Frolik was when he was just beginning his five-year pact with the Flames.

And while Frolik wasn't very good this year, he was FANTASTIC at the start of his deal and the Flames have been missing what he brought between 2015-2018 for a little while now. For that reason, I can very much see the appeal of bringing in a guy like Namestnikov who can maybe form a dangerous pairing with Backlund and potentially be re-signed.

02-19-2020, 11:59 AM	#112
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	Namestnikov is fast, kills penalties, plays centre and wing... very similar to Frolik, yes. But the thing is, Namestnikov is 27. Frolik is 32. Sure people were happy when Frolik was traded... because he's past his prime. But Namestnikov is the same age Frolik was when he was just beginning his five-year pact with the Flames. And while Frolik wasn't very good this year, he was FANTASTIC at the start of his deal and the Flames have been missing what he brought between 2015-2018 for a little while now. For that reason, I can very much see the appeal of bringing in a guy like Namestnikov who can maybe form a dangerous pairing with Backlund and potentially be re-signed. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE