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Originally Posted by saillias
Don't think Kulak makes sense. Brad originally traded him away because there wouldn't be much opportunity for him here. That's the same situation he'd be coming back to.
Is there someone they're unhappy with, do they want to scratch Gudbranson or Zadorov? That seems unlikely, both have been very serviceable. Or they want a guy who isn't that good so it's ok to sit him, but they already have Stone. Maybe there's undisclosed injuries but everyone in the D core is playing the best hockey of their careers.
So this is a long winded way of saying I still don't understand why the Flames want more D depth.
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Kulak is an insurance policy, plain and simple. Our D has been exceptionally healthy this year, and knock on wood they stay that way, but if any of our top6 were to go down for any time, I don't believe management thinks anyone we have on reserve (Valiamki, Stone or Mackey) are capable of stepping in during the playoffs. Kulak would not cost a lot, can be fit under the cap, is UFA at the end of the year and can seamlessly step into a 5/6 role.
It's a no brainer really. Don't know if it's going to be Kulak or not, but we are most definitely going to add a depth defensemen before the deadline.