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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
Yes he can be. Waived by a team that's short on defence isn't a good reference.
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I don't doubt he comes with risk, they are waivers after all. But what's the risk for the Flames?
1. Contract space - I'll admit I didn't really look at this
2. Blocks another young guy
What I don't have on the risk list is that he's potentially worse than Hanley. I mean, if we suddenly waived Hanley, would there be hand-wringing and worry? If we straight up traded Hanley for Brannstrom, would we lose the trade?
Ultimately, he's 7 years younger, and despite obvious flaws (hence being on waivers), I feel his ceiling is still likely higher than Hanley's. Plus, if he does truly play worse, waive him again and either bring Hanley back up, or I'd argue to see some of the young guys get cups of coffee, ie. Grushnikov.
Edit: Or Bean I suppose (to Dis' point). I just always feel like Bean looks alright out there just via eye test... and again age plays a factor in my determination