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Originally Posted by Freeway
The Flames seem to LOVE Carter Bancks. He and Bouma play a very up-tempo two-way checking game and they are valuable components of their teams. However, the influx of experienced, established AHL forwards has moved them off the scoring lines a bit.
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Right, but Bouma doesn't really deserve top-6 time. He's never been big point-getter at the WHL level.
What I see Troy doing though, is playing Bouma, Armstrong, Bancks, Patterson, etc. quite a bit to motivate the team and shift momentum.
Their roles on this team are clear and I think will translate quite well to the NHL if given the chance. We know what Bouma can do at the NHL level. He can do just as well as TK. I think if Bancks starts putting up the points and can stay healthy, he'll get a serious look next season at being a bottom-6 player with the Flames.