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SuperMatt18 · 01-02-2024, 09:12 AM

I still think part of the problem is the gap has closed that Canada can't leave players like Cristall, Heidt, and Nadeau behind anymore and only go with 1 or 2 scoring lines but fill out the roster with less dynamic but stronger defensive players.

Other teams have elite players now too (Kulich is a guy I really want the Flames to target with Buffalo) and you need to be able to score.

Doesn't matter if maybe those guys aren't as well rounded as other options...they are averaging over 2 points per game in the WHL for a reason (or in Nadeau's case well over a PPG in the NCAA).

Ridiculous that they didn't even get invited to the camp, let alone make the team.

01-02-2024, 09:12 AM	#44
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I still think part of the problem is the gap has closed that Canada can't leave players like Cristall, Heidt, and Nadeau behind anymore and only go with 1 or 2 scoring lines but fill out the roster with less dynamic but stronger defensive players. Other teams have elite players now too (Kulich is a guy I really want the Flames to target with Buffalo) and you need to be able to score. Doesn't matter if maybe those guys aren't as well rounded as other options...they are averaging over 2 points per game in the WHL for a reason (or in Nadeau's case well over a PPG in the NCAA). Ridiculous that they didn't even get invited to the camp, let alone make the team. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 01-02-2024 at 11:22 AM.