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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Miromanov, Pachal and Okhotyuk all require waivers. Hanley is also signed through next season.
Solovyov and Kuznetsov (1 game, but point stands) have both received looks in the NHL, and I would say that as part of their development, both get additional NHL time next season as well.
Grushnikov was a defencemen that was 'further along' in his development. Poirier most likely would have seen some NHL time this season if not for his injury.
Jurmo has just come over from Europe and will be joining the Wranglers, but a case can be made for him MAYBE getting some NHL time at some point next season as he has been playing against men for the past 4 seasons already. Given that many felt he hasn't progressed since his draft, I do expect him to just play the entire time in the AHL next season, but maybe he does well enough to deserve a look.
Morin looked practically NHL ready last camp and preseason. I am assuming he gets assigned back to the Moncton Wildcats however, but considering how good he did look, there is that chance. Who knows what Brzustewicz does at camp?
I think there are a lot of bodies. Bringing back Tanev would be a good idea (if possible) as he makes for a terrific mentor. Outside of that, I would rather the Flames just keep the spots open be in a position to provide better development opportunities to these kids, while also being in a position to take advantage of either another team's cap-dump defencemen or to claim someone off waivers with upside.
I don't see a hole in the lineup given that this is a rebuilding team, but rather a spot held open for internal growth/development opportunities + opportunity to acquire something else. If this team was trying to compete, then I would agree that there is a huge hole that needs to be filled as a priority going into next season.
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All the players you listed including Miromanov, and Kylington will be fighting for the 4-8 spots. With Miromanov and Kylington as the favorites for the 4-5 spots. I don't see how putting Kylington/Miromanov/Grushnikov/Solovyov with Andersson is going to help their development instead of hindering it. Miromanov - Weegar seems like a decent pairing.
As for losing a player on waivers, I don't think the Flames will be too upset to lose Hanley, Okhotiuk, Solovyov, or Pachal on waivers if they end up as the 9th best D.
Jurmo, Morin, and Brzustewicz will all play some AHL games before joining the Flames.