Quoting: Ledge_And_Dairy
I like Hinostroza's game so I included him. I do think JAD is a very ideal target out of the whole list though.
Sanford has had injuries but I think he's still NHL capable. Very physical player. Also Patrick Brown is 5'11, he's more like Coleman in that regard.
I would probably claim Lavoie before Pederson. But neither is a great bet. We should not claim anyone without relevant NHL experience.
We can't place either of Oesterle or Gilbert on waivers until after the season starts so claiming a defenseman would be kind of silly at this point.
Yes, Patrick Brown is Coleman’s Size & Physicality, plays Centre and has a Right Shot, but he’s supposedly a slower skater. Is a Right Shot 4C a need at all!? I don’t think so, but winning Faceoffs in our own zone and on the PK is important to me and he’s pretty good at it. It allows us to clear the puck quickly more easily. I like JAD’s age, size, physicality, FaceOff % and fact he’s from Calgary, so other than Paul Stastny, he’d be my pick to bring in for a 4C/13th/14th
ZAR, Dryden Hunt & AJ Greer would be considerations for the 4LW/13th/14th spot. They are all very active body checkers with proven scoring ability at lower levels. Greer is supposedly a bit slower, but has a larger, more punishing frame and he’d be another Quebecois in to the locker room for Huberdeau and he can will offer more Intimidation and Enforcement Hunt is a Calgarian and both he & ZAR can assist with Penalty Killing. I’d take Greer over Sanford, but I’d take ZAR & Hunt over both I think
The Flames current need is at 4C or 4LW, right!? I think they’re offensively talented players, but I don’t see the need for Hinostroza or Lavoie. They don’t seem like 4th line players or guys who are any better than Schwindt, Klapka, Zary or MEP
Why can’t we waive Gilbert or Oesterle till the season starts!? Not that I want too, but what’s the rule there!?