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BACKCHECK!!! · 08-13-2019, 11:11 AM

The Flames organization wasnt happy with Kulak, for one reason or another, and I dont think it started with arbitration.

He was getting very limited looks and limited ice time, which I don't think reflected his on-ice performance.

I wasn't surprised when he elected for arbitration. I'm sure he felt he should be an NHL regular, and the Flames weren't treating or paying him as such.

Turns out he was right.

But I don't think it moved the needle much for the Flames either way.

Yes, it would be nice to have him as an asset, or speculate how it might have affected other contracts.

But the fact is that if he were on the Flames, Kulak would be going into Flames training camp this year battling for a bottom pairing spot. And even with Valimaki injured, Kulak would need to bump one of Kylington or Andersson to get on the ice.

08-13-2019, 11:11 AM	#20
BACKCHECK!!! First Line Centre Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TEXAS!! Exp:	The Flames organization wasnt happy with Kulak, for one reason or another, and I dont think it started with arbitration. He was getting very limited looks and limited ice time, which I don't think reflected his on-ice performance. I wasn't surprised when he elected for arbitration. I'm sure he felt he should be an NHL regular, and the Flames weren't treating or paying him as such. Turns out he was right. But I don't think it moved the needle much for the Flames either way. Yes, it would be nice to have him as an asset, or speculate how it might have affected other contracts. But the fact is that if he were on the Flames, Kulak would be going into Flames training camp this year battling for a bottom pairing spot. And even with Valimaki injured, Kulak would need to bump one of Kylington or Andersson to get on the ice. __________________ I am a lunatic whose world revolves around hockey and Oilers hate.