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The Flames Should Claim Mark Arcobello

The big hockey news out of Toronto this morning is that the Maple Leafs have decided to waive veteran center Mark Arcobello. For many reasons, I don't think he'll make it through the waiver wire - he's got several qualities which National Hockey League clubs seem to value.

And I think the Calgary Flames should claim him.

Mark Arcobello is several things. He's 27. He's inexpensive, with a $1.1 million cap hit. He's right-handed. He's a center. And while he doesn't generate a ton of points, he's a rock-solid 200-foot player that helps keep the puck out of his end.