09-06-2017, 01:28 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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I think he's a perfect 6-7. This year there's a 6-7 spot. Bartkowski is not a sure bet. Cap is not an issue. Going to be a good battle at camp. If he doesn't make it it's on him. And I kind of hope he gets claimed on waivers.
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09-06-2017, 01:38 AM
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#23
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He'll be the perfect farm team vet.
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09-06-2017, 07:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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I just don't see him as part of the Flames long term. He isn't NHL material and there will be better options in the minors too. I see him as part of a trade to make room on the roster.
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09-06-2017, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Burmis Tree
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I am hoping Wotherspoon becomes a serviceable NHL defenceman for the Flames...partly because it will benefit the team but also in part because of all the pessimism elicited on this site toward him.
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09-06-2017, 07:57 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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Is it pessimism if it's justifiable? It's not like anyone is saying he can't play hockey, just that he really hasn't shown that he's NHL material. He could be in the NHL but the Flames have too much depth on D. He could be a leader in the back end for the heat or he could play on a different team. There are just too many high end prospects who should be given a chance as the #6 guy instead of him.
I'd love to see him traded because I think he has some value and it would be good for the Flames to cash in on it and shore up a different position.
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09-06-2017, 11:26 AM
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#27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Redlan
I am hoping Wotherspoon becomes a serviceable NHL defenceman for the Flames...partly because it will benefit the team but also in part because of all the pessimism elicited on this site toward him.
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That pessimism, for the most part, is completely warranted. On NHL ice ever since 2014 or so he just seems to be regressing. His confidence, reactions and decision making is worse. Tyler's probably decent enough on the AHL level, but I don't think he will become an NHLer with his age and our current pipeline of young defenceman prospects.
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09-06-2017, 11:44 AM
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#28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaskal
That pessimism, for the most part, is completely warranted. On NHL ice ever since 2014 or so he just seems to be regressing. His confidence, reactions and decision making is worse. Tyler's probably decent enough on the AHL level, but I don't think he will become an NHLer with his age and our current pipeline of young defenceman prospects.
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This is just it though. He has the ability to be a bottom pair Dman in the NHL, but he seems to be cautious and overwhelmed in high stakes situations. There are Dmen who gain this part of their games in their mid 20s, and I'm excited to see him compete for a spot, but I'm not banking on anything.
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09-06-2017, 11:54 AM
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#29
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Capfriendly says he gets $160,000 in the minors.
Good luck to him.
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09-06-2017, 05:31 PM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Brisbane
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I have pretty much given up on Wotherspoon. I once had high hopes but in the last few years he has failed to translate his game to the NHL, stagnated, and been passed by other defence prospects.
While I hope he can beat out Bartkowski for the 7th spot, I'm realistically thinking he will end up 9th on depth chart, play in 5 NHL games, and leave the organisation next season.
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