So we're at that point of the year, mere weeks away from the regular season, and the typical discussion of who could make the roster to fill any lingering holes. One hole of note is on the defense, and it's a rather important one.
The reality that Jakub Nakladal will be re-signed anytime soon - or at all for that matter - is increasingly diminishing. Ladislav Smid is done for the season (and presumably his career), and we've hit a fever pitch with discussion of whether or not the Flames should bite on Kris Russell again.