Training camp has finally arrived and we can start talking about the Flames depth chart for the season. Calgary's blueline got a big infusion of talent with the Dougie Hamilton acquisition, but took a couple of (extremely) minor hits with the loss of depth guys David Schlemko and Raphael Diaz. That means there are a few ways the defensive pairings could shake out.
Here's how I think things will shake out. Or would, if I was Bob Hartley.
Breaking up TJ Brodie and Mark Giordano might make sense.
I know. Hear me out.
We know Giordano and Brodie are a great top pairing.