I think the Flames are desperate to upgrade the size of their defencemen. Keep in mind that Kanzig is not just a goon, but apparently a really high-IQ defencemen, but with low offensive acumen. Though all teams in the NHL are going hard after puck-moving types, I can't think of a team that doesn't have at least one more conservative stay-at-home type that is physical.
If Kanzig (or even Riley Bruce) pan out, then it means they replace Engelland internally. Both of those picks are fairly long-term projects, so who knows how they will pan out. I am waiting to see how Kanzig does after a full pro season before I am ready to say it was a bad pick. He could very well develop into a decent asset to have.
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