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Originally Posted by Fan in Exile
Not sure we're watching the same team then. I'm not convinced that either of our deadline acquisitions last year are an upgrade on Kyllington and Valimaki. I know that Valimaki was a special case this year but the same is true of Fantenberg the year before. In that instance, Valimaki was as clear and impactful a replacement for the Flames against the Avalanche as Makar was for the Avalanche.
I think Kyllington is better than Stone and has been for at least two full seasons. I have never seen Kyllington as a defensive liabilitiy or weakness as our roster. He occasionally makes mistakes but I don't find his gaffes more noticeable than guys like Hanifin. I think he's sounder defensively than Gustaffson and has just as much offensive upside but is being restrained by the coaching staff. He's an asset that we can control for a lengthy period. I don't understand what Treliving is doing with him.
Beyond that, I think the future of this league is building your roster against strong skaters and Treliving does not seem to get or value that.
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Well, Valimaki wasn't available as he hadn't played all year. And Kylington (last year's version) wasn't moving the needle so I don't think any of the acquisitions were worse. And I would argue some were better (Gustafsson offensively, and Forbort defensively).
I just don't see the problem with adding depth. As Bingo said, it is not getting in the way of young guys progressing.