So, now that the season is over, what do you guys think? He was infinitely better this year than last. Then again, that's not saying much. Any chance he makes it?
Calgary's bottom 6 is a mess for next year. Bouma, Stajan, and Brouwer are all on contract. Ferland may get bumped down. Lazar needs a spot. Versteeg and Chiasson could get resigned. Jankowski will probably be put on the wing. Hathaway fits the 4th line better, and Shinkaruk is just as close. And then there's Freddie. The amount of bottom sixers is ridiculous.
Hoping they walk away from Versteeg and Chiasson. And if they somehow got rid of Bouma and Brouwer that would be great. Then Shinkaruk or Klimchuk would have a shot.
Gaudreau, Bennett, Tkachuk, or Jankowski need to move to RW. Only way it works.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Jankowski
Tkachuk - Bennett - Ferland
Klimchuk/Shinkaruk - Backlund - Frolik
Lazar - Stajan - Hathaway
Hamilton
And that's if we make no signings, let everyone walk and somehow get rid of Bouma and Brouwer. Otherwise Klimchuk is 4 or 5 injuries away from playing.