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Originally Posted by 868904
Nichuskin would be interesting and would be that "size and skill" combo that this team desperately needs in the lineup. Worry about the Russian factor though and how much control Flames would have. UFA after 2022 so he could bolt.
Jost makes sense for both teams, he's pretty redundant in Colorado with all their centre depth and he still has a tonne of potential. Could be a perennial 50 point forward for the Flames but where would he play? He'd have to move to a RW position to get any quality ice time on this team. Plus he's another undersized forward. He was put on Covid list on Feb 3, isn't that when Bennett was healthy scratched? Looking back, it looks like maybe this was the deal. They probably were going to hold Bennett out till Jost clears the Covid list, but then Ryan got hurt and the Flames needed to ice the best line up.
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Nich has carved out a pretty decent role being defensively responsible along with his speed and size...I just see an instant fit when it comes to the needs of Johnny and Monny. Like it's almost the exact recipe that Ferland brought outside of the defensive play. But Bennett can easily be all that too given a good chance.
It'll be interesting to see how all this goes down.