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Claeren · 03-15-2010, 07:14 PM

I think it is the fans fault. (Somewhat serious, somewhat joking)

Just look at how a huge contingent of the fan base gets when the team has an off year? If the team cannot take a breath, let young players learn the game, and so on, you can't develop talent properly. In Calgary the fans demand to win every single game and develop star talent -- I am not sure they go together very often.

Detroit has a huge advantage because they are really good but without a lot of the scrutiny from the fans/media liek what a Canadian team faces. You don't ruin a young player if he makes a mistake because it is not what every person is talking about the next day at work.

Colorado this year is another example, other than losing some money from a unfilled building they were able to slot young guys in and hope for the best. Those young players started to come together and win.... for themn it started in the second half of last season, not just this season. Fans werent calling for the GM to be fired due to having a young starting roster like they would have been calling for here in Calgary.

If Sutter knew the fans wewre willing to watch the team develop over 2 years instead of always demanding to win-now I am sure we would see more young guys in the line-up.

That all being said, I do think the Flames have to examine what they are doing with their prospects. They might be doing everything like most of the teams in the NHL, but generally being the best has to do with doing something extra AND better than everyone else. What innovative new systems and processes are the Flames applying to their drafting and development to outperform their rivals? None that I can see.

Claeren.

03-15-2010, 07:14 PM	#119
Claeren Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Section 218 Exp:	I think it is the fans fault. (Somewhat serious, somewhat joking) Just look at how a huge contingent of the fan base gets when the team has an off year? If the team cannot take a breath, let young players learn the game, and so on, you can't develop talent properly. In Calgary the fans demand to win every single game and develop star talent -- I am not sure they go together very often. Detroit has a huge advantage because they are really good but without a lot of the scrutiny from the fans/media liek what a Canadian team faces. You don't ruin a young player if he makes a mistake because it is not what every person is talking about the next day at work. Colorado this year is another example, other than losing some money from a unfilled building they were able to slot young guys in and hope for the best. Those young players started to come together and win.... for themn it started in the second half of last season, not just this season. Fans werent calling for the GM to be fired due to having a young starting roster like they would have been calling for here in Calgary. If Sutter knew the fans wewre willing to watch the team develop over 2 years instead of always demanding to win-now I am sure we would see more young guys in the line-up. That all being said, I do think the Flames have to examine what they are doing with their prospects. They might be doing everything like most of the teams in the NHL, but generally being the best has to do with doing something extra AND better than everyone else. What innovative new systems and processes are the Flames applying to their drafting and development to outperform their rivals? None that I can see. Claeren.