Player Discussion Erik Gudbranson

[Mobiandi]

Despite being recruited by Sutter, the decision to bring him in was widely panned by fans. Especially for the reported salary.

Quarter way through the season, he's subverted expectations and has been looked quite comfortable in his role. Nice to have a steady #6 guy after some rocky years with our third pairing there.

If he keeps it up, I wouldn't be opposed to bringing him back.

P.S. It's not a jinx thread if I acknowledge what can happen by creating this discussion topic

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[CamPopplestone]

Definitely getting Engelland vibes from him so far. He's a solid enough #6 that brings something that none of our other D really did

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Awful in preseason. Above replacement level in the regular season.

If he were more mobile, he'd even help cover Zadorov's warts up a bit.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Leddy-Gudbranson plz

 

[Bounces R Way]

Definitely been surprisingly good. Which is what he's been for other teams that have strong bluelines(Nashville, Anaheim, Pittsburgh).

I think the overall blueline strength being better than expected has helped him. If we had last year's Andersson or didn't realize Kylington was good not sure if he'd be as solid. Darryl has him coloring in between the lines as a shutdown stay at home #5 and he's finding success in that role. We really don't have a ton of RD up and coming other than maybe Kinnvall so would not be opposed to another deal for Guddy.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

We really don't have a ton of RD up and coming other than maybe Kinvall so would not be opposed to another deal for Guddy.

If Kinnvall is ready by the end of the year, you gotta consider giving him a shot next year and bringing back Gio to be his partner.

 

[super6646]

Leddy-Gudbranson plz

What about zadorov-liligren

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

What about zadorov-liligren

 

[Bounces R Way]

If Kinnvall is ready by the end of the year, you gotta consider giving him a shot next year and bringing back Gio to be his partner.

I'm very upset we never got to see a Kylington-Fox pairing. That sounds like a good time.

Not sure what to make of Kinnvall honestly. Haven't seen him play outside of youtube and twitter clips. His numbers suggest he could be a proficient puck mover in the NHL.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I credit the Sutter effect. He’s telling him exactly what he needs from him and he’s doing it.

 

[Fig]

And the Flames have started the game with the following roster:

Kylington
Leddy - Gubranson
Zadorov - Liljegren

 

[DFF]

If Kinnvall is ready by the end of the year, you gotta consider giving him a shot next year and bringing back Gio to be his partner.

Gio is getting close to the nursing home

 

[Nanuuk]

No to Gio unless he wants to come back and sign a 1 day deal to retire as a Flame. The man still plays ~22 minutes a night and is still a good d-man.

But he is in the way of the continuing progression of our young d-men.

Next year I fully expect one of Valimaki or Mackey to play on the 3rd pair. Guddy will be re-signed. Stoner will be resigned too. I don't think Zadorov will be unless he take a big pay cut.