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Calgary4LIfe · 09-10-2021, 04:18 PM

Positives:

Good character guy in the room
Tough
Will stick up for teammates

Negatives:

He isn't very good at all
That's a high cap hit for someone that is not good

Not a fan of this signing. I am a fan of the Flames getting beefier, but like Treliving has often said himself, that size has to come with skating ability and skill. Gudbranson is not an atrocious skater, but he doesn't have skill. I have been supportive of every signing thus far, but this one is a bit of a head scratcher.

Well, at least the Flames will be by FAR the toughest team in the league this year, AINEC. I can't think of another team that will be able to match-up physically against the Flames. Edmonton games are sure going to be fun to watch now.

09-10-2021, 04:18 PM	#248
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	Positives: Good character guy in the room Tough Will stick up for teammates Negatives: He isn't very good at all That's a high cap hit for someone that is not good Not a fan of this signing. I am a fan of the Flames getting beefier, but like Treliving has often said himself, that size has to come with skating ability and skill. Gudbranson is not an atrocious skater, but he doesn't have skill. I have been supportive of every signing thus far, but this one is a bit of a head scratcher. Well, at least the Flames will be by FAR the toughest team in the league this year, AINEC. I can't think of another team that will be able to match-up physically against the Flames. Edmonton games are sure going to be fun to watch now.