biturbo19
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- Jul 13, 2010
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Meh don't really like Kaliyev , if he's not on your top 6 he isn't very useful. More of a specialist. He'd end up being used like he is in LA when we'd get good enough.
Yeah. He's a "tweener". In the sense that he plays more of a "Top-6" game. But doesn't really have the skating or overall skill to hold down a spot there on a good team. Guys like that just aren't that valuable.
Someone like Newhook was far more of a useful Swiss Army Knife player. Any position on any line, he can contribute. Not really an ideal Top-6 Forward either...but with his speed, he's a much better bottom-6 fit. And while not as skilled a shooter, Newhook is the type of player who blows Kaliyev's all around skillset out of the water. Far more well-rounded and versatile player. Which can also translate to "upside" in the right situation.
Kaliyev is what he is. And there's not really a great fit on a good team for a player like that.