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Johnny Rotten · 04-12-2010, 09:06 AM

I've subscribed to the The Hockey News for years, and they are not always right. (Look at the "Rewind" part of those issues, where they go back 5 and10 years and show the how they ranked players at that time. They are wrong quite often.)

I think the key for the Flames prospects is development. That is why I think that time in A.H.L is so important and then the kids have to be given a chance to see how they match up in the big leagues. Backlund, and Sutter to a lesser degree, have shown some promise. Hopefully, Wahl, Nemisz, etc. show that next year when they are probably in Abbotsford.

I have to say that I like the Flames prospects more today than I did 3-4 years ago.

04-12-2010, 09:06 AM	#13
Johnny Rotten Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London Exp:	I've subscribed to the The Hockey News for years, and they are not always right. (Look at the "Rewind" part of those issues, where they go back 5 and10 years and show the how they ranked players at that time. They are wrong quite often.) I think the key for the Flames prospects is development. That is why I think that time in A.H.L is so important and then the kids have to be given a chance to see how they match up in the big leagues. Backlund, and Sutter to a lesser degree, have shown some promise. Hopefully, Wahl, Nemisz, etc. show that next year when they are probably in Abbotsford. I have to say that I like the Flames prospects more today than I did 3-4 years ago.