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gvitaly · 04-12-2024, 11:41 AM

Based on previous rebuilds/retools, I expect the Flames to add some toughness in their UFA signings/trades(Engalland, Brouwer, Bollig). The Flames are currently lacking big hits, guys that can drop the gloves, and guys that can clear the front of the net. Granted it didn't quite work in the past, but IMO it would be important to isolate the rookies a bit from being bullied by the opposition.

On a seperate note, I think that the Flames might get better by cashing in on Andersson now, and signing a Tanev-lite to play with Kylington/Miromanov/Poirier/Brzustewicz in the offseason. Weegar being the security blanket for the other D pairing.

It just seems the Flames have a lot of offensively minded D prospects, and the defensively minded Grushnikov/Solovyov/Jurmo could all use a year or two on the 3rd pairing/AHL before expanding their role.

04-12-2024, 11:41 AM	#58
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	Based on previous rebuilds/retools, I expect the Flames to add some toughness in their UFA signings/trades(Engalland, Brouwer, Bollig). The Flames are currently lacking big hits, guys that can drop the gloves, and guys that can clear the front of the net. Granted it didn't quite work in the past, but IMO it would be important to isolate the rookies a bit from being bullied by the opposition. On a seperate note, I think that the Flames might get better by cashing in on Andersson now, and signing a Tanev-lite to play with Kylington/Miromanov/Poirier/Brzustewicz in the offseason. Weegar being the security blanket for the other D pairing. It just seems the Flames have a lot of offensively minded D prospects, and the defensively minded Grushnikov/Solovyov/Jurmo could all use a year or two on the 3rd pairing/AHL before expanding their role. Last edited by gvitaly; 04-12-2024 at 11:45 AM.