Recalled/Assigned: Nakladal: Recalled, Kulak: Assigned

Lunatik

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I think it's a good move. I think Kulak played admirably but I also think it was obvious he needs to be in the AHL.
 

OvermanKingGainer

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The right move. Nakladal deserves to get NHL pay, exploiting his ELC would be poor practice as he's an NHL defenseman.

Giordano-Wideman
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I like the look of that for now. Brodie still can't return soon enough.
 

Zirakzigil

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The right move. Nakladal deserves to get NHL pay, exploiting his ELC would be poor practice as he's an NHL defenseman.

Giordano-Wideman
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Smid-Hamilton

I like the look of that for now. Brodie still can't return soon enough.
Your pairings won't happen. Was the right call to send and and call up though.
 

Lunatik

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Oh man, some people are just hilarious. Thanks for quoting that Zirak

Engelland has been solid, he is not coming out of the lineup. It's doesn't matter how much you hate him, he is not coming out.

Nakladal has yet to play an NHL game; calling him an NHL defenseman is premature, let alone putting him in the top 4.
 

Calculon

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I thought Kulak was solid in a limited role but playing top minutes in Stockton will help. He pretty much needs to do exactly what Brodie did after he was sent down all those years ago.

Nakladal was very solid in preseason. If he can build on that, wouldn't be surprised if he made Smid waiver fodder/buyout material and maybe even made Russell even more expendable.
 

Bouma Fett*

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Good for Kulak getting some NHL pay. Will be the biggest cheque he's ever received. He can take what he learned and have a great year in Stockton.

I am happy to see Nakladal get a shot.
 

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