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Originally Posted by stemit14
After what was probably their best performance against the oilers in a while, and a feature of that game being how physical the flames played… it makes me wonder if there are any players or prospects that the Flames could target for this season or (more likely) next year that fit the mold of being fast, physical and big (> 6’2”). Not looking for anyone that is a liability defensively and can chip in some offence typical of a fourth line player. Honestly I think Pospisil fits the mold perfectly and I’m wondering if there are any others that fit that player type available with maybe the additional feature of stepping up to fight some of the bigger players in the league.
Definitely not trying to go back to the days of Lucic but just looking for someone that steps up to straighten out someone like Evander Kane when he’s taking too many liberties. Ideally a player with good wheels and is strong on the forecheck.
Can anyone think of a player like that who could be a solid target for a team that’s continuing to get younger and could use some muscle in the bottom half of the lineup? I keep imagining a forward but if there’s a defenceman that fits that mold, the flames are shy on those next year as well.
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If we were to deal with the Rangers, a player that I've suggested before as a possible return is 6'3", 210lb LW Will Cuylle. He's a good skater, plays a physical game with hits aplenty, and will drop his gloves if necessary. He's still finding his way, and developing his game, but he's got a legit chance to be a top-6 player one day. He has a hell of a shot, too.
Dylan Holloway is a Calgary boy, and is fast with a physical game- I still love this kid, even if he never turns into a top-6 player.
Ridly Greig is only a 6-footer, but he's tough, mean, physical, and agitates (as we've seen recently).
Trent Frederic is 25, but he's big (6'3",220), physical, skates well, and will drop the gloves with anyone. He's coming in to his own this season, with 34 points in 59 games so far.
The Sens are apparently shopping former Hitman, 24 year-old, 6'4"C Mark Kastelic, who isn't the best skater, but is industrious and hard-working, excellent in faceoffs, physical, and willing to fight.
St.Louis has a D-man by the name of Tyler Tucker, who is 6'1", 205lbs, 23 years old, and is a bottom-pair defenseman. He skates well, plays heavy, and agitates- will drop the gloves too. Not much offense, but he can move the puck. 16 games, 27 PIM.
Paul Cotter from LV. 6'2",213lbs, 19 points in 57 games, with 37 PIM. He always impresses me.