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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I think the Calgary Flames need to get a defenseman who is a powerplay specialist.
Out of the 31 teams, Calgary has the 4th lowest percentage of their scoring involving defensemen. Just watching Calgary's powerplays this year, it seems the defense is often the weak link. Gio is losing mobility, Andersson can't keep the puck in the zone.
Gio was able to produce for many years, but that ship has largely sailed. Yet he's still the most productive defenseman on the team by a fair margin.
We keep talking about #1 centers and top 6 RWs, but I think the need for an offensive defenseman is also quite pressing.
These guys become available quite often. Barrie is an upcoming UFA. Yandle has negative trade value. DeAngelo, despite his talents, is worthless. Hamilton might be a UFA. Mike Rielly is getting points and is a UFA.
But if the team rebuilds, who cares.
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They had one. His name was Robert Pa- Erik Gustaffson
Didn't move the needle much and a PP specialist is quite possibly the last thing that would lead this team to any sort of success nevermind more picks flushed down the toilet to acquire one.