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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
Anyone know why Keith Seabrook was loaned out to the Moose last season ahead of guys like Pelech? Just occurred to be that it seems a bit odd we would loan him out, but then release Pelech altogether. Did the Moose request Seabrook, or was Pelech just more of a Playfair favorite?
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Heat were short on forwards and Playfair wanted someone more defensively responsible on the blueline. Moose were short on defensemen and needed a guy like Seabrook. In addition, due to the emergence of Brodie, there really wasn't a niche for him on the team anymore as he played a similar role to the one Babchuck played on the Flames last year.
Pelech was released simply because at this time, the Flames don't think he proved he's worth another NHL contract. He's one of the guys that could be back on an AHL deal if they need to fill some holes.