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Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
Eakins on the 4th line is a small problem. Rooney on the 3rd line is the bigger problem
There should be only 1 spot between Eakins and Rooney.
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Originally Posted by Royle9
This is the biggest issue.
Rooney in your top 9 is a fail, no matter how you spin it.
That 9th spot is better used on a Zary, Pelletier, Klapka.
I hope it’s just a placeholder otherwise that’s disappointing.
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I think it's only preseason, and Sutter is just trying to give the new players the option to play with as many players as possible.
Kadri played/practiced with Mangiapane, Phillips, Dube, Eakin, Milano, Coleman, Backlund as well as Lindholm/Huberdeau/Toffoli on the PP.
Weegar played/practiced with Zadorov, Tanev, and Mackey(I can be wrong on this one).
Now Rooney gets to play/practice with Backlund and Coleman as well as Lucic, Lewis, Eakin, and Ritchie who he already practiced with.
Even if Rooney starts the season on the 3rd line, the Flames can always upgrade that position mid season, or replace him with a call-up if he doesn't perform.