AD1066
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Krug is a better defensive player. He plays bigger than he is, he's sturdier on his skates. Almquist's height isn't really the problem, it's the weight and style of play. He's just too weak/soft in the D-zone. At 170lbs soaking wet he'd get rag dolled against hard forechecking teams like the Kings, Bruins, Blues, etc. You can get away with being a forward that small if you have enough skill but not a defenseman.
Lest we not forget, Krug is an excellent skater. Almquist is not.
Fair enough on both counts, but if Almqvist puts on some muscle this summer I see no reason why you wouldn't at least give him a few games in a 7D role / PP specialist.
If nothing comes of it, that's fine. IIRC he was a 7th round draft pick so it's not a huge loss, I just hate the idea of letting players walk away without so much as a look, given that he's shown some offensive prowess at the AHL level.