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Originally Posted by SeanCharles
I don’t see many scenarios where this makes our roster any better.
Czarnik, Gawdin and Phillips in the bottom 6?
I don’t really see how that makes our bottom 6 production any better and that has been a major hinderance to the team this year.
Not to mention losing Backlund and Gaudreau in the top 6 for player unknown and Hall.
In Bennett’s case I hope we keep him and play him on the 3rd line with someone he has actually shown some chemistry with in Dube.
Not to pick your idea apart but do you actually think Gawdin and Phillips are both ready for regular NHL duty and Czarnik as well?
Our depth will be non-existent if we run into injuries.
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Yeah, I do. Gawdin put up 38 points in 64 games in his first AHL season. In his second AHL season, he has 47 points in 53 games and leads the team. Phillips is similar. As for Czarnik, he was playing well before the injury, played well in the AHL.. if he gets a few games to close out the season and does well, why not bring him back?
Why not give them a fair shot in training camp at least? These are players who are producing in the AHL level so let's see what they have. If they completely falter, then bring in someone else. I mean, this is why good teams get random young players breaking out all the time.. or even a guy like David Moss for the Flames. I don't get what the point is keeping these players in the minor leagues until they are 23-24 and releasing them because either they lose confidence or were never given a chance.
As for Gaudreau and Backlund.. Imo Backlund is overrated and overpaid. Good 3rd line player but expensive.
As for the unknown player, I feel like the Flames can get a solid Top 6 player by trading Gaudreau, Bennett, and Backlund. The unknown player can be a legitimate top 6 player, not a rookie.
The unknown player can be someone like Sam Reinhart or Jakub Voracek or Travis Konecny
Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm
Tkachuk-Backlund-Mangiapane
vs
Hall-Monahan-Voracek
Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane
Personally, I like the second one better. There is still Ryan and Dube on the third line as well. Keep in mind, I do think Hall = Gaudreau