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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Strome is only effectively playing in Chicago when Kane is stapled to him. And even then, the line is poor defensively. When Kane gets him the puck in close, he can certainly score. He's not that different to what Monny was before his injuries. He does have skills.
I'm just not certain how he could effectively fit into the current Flames team. He's a long way off from a solid 2nd line centre with a decent 200 foot game. He's more the triggerman who needs a very good winger to set him up.
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Strome is the only forward on the Blackhawks with a positive GF% at 5v5, 51%, compare that to Monahan's 36.9%. Strome also only has 13 giveaways compared to 34 takeaways. Now I know that that giveaways and takeaways are a subjective stat but I can only go with the info we are given. I just don't think he has poor defensively as he is made out to be.
Not saying he is a perfect trade target but he is an upgrade over Monahan, and is further along than Ruzicka.