Where does Granlund fit on the Flames next season? He certainly looked like an NHL caliber C in his time with the Flames and by most accounts he was the Heat's best player this season.
He's not taking Monahan's spot in the line up. Stajan is locked up long term and he's better used as a third line guy than a fourth (as we've seen).
Backlund has taken a huge step forward this season, but I think there is an argument that Granlund would make a better second line center than Backlund production-wise. Then again, it seems absurd to finally have Backlund develop into a good player and somehow become expendable. Backlund also seems to have stepped into a leadership role on the team.
Do you guys see Granlund moving to the wing? Does his displace one of the other guys? Will he start in the AHL again and have to wait for an injury?
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