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Originally Posted by Swayze11
He will do the typical Calgary Flames prospect route:
1- Go to camp
2- Get sent down to Abbotsford
3- Play there for 3+ years ruining his entry level deal because Sutter loves his vets and will sign 3-5 UFAs to fill spots that youth can fill
4- Have serious considerations of playing in Europe
5- Play in Europe, quit hockey, or find another team in the NHL
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late late 1st round pick and a 2nd rounder ... what you want them to start in the NHL? That's a good development plan.
Check out how many non top ten picks start in the NHL without AHL seasoning and get back to me.
Does Backlund in the NHL for a stretch in his FIRST pro season warrant no attention from you at all?
Players move into roles and levels based on their play. If the play dictates the AHL is still a struggle then you'd call them up anyway because you think the first contract might get wasted? The Flames have had one top ten pick in Sutter's tenure ... guess what? He didn't play in the AHL.