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Originally Posted by stormchaser
I think the Flames will only bring him to the bigs when he is ready for 1 or 2nd line minutes. Isn't that why he isn't playing this year? He is not a 3rd or 4th line role player and shouldn't spend any time grinding it out with Stajan or Jackman. Imo.
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Almost no player are top 2 line ready when they make the NHL. That's why most guys like Logan Couture or Jeff Skinner start on the 3rd line and get PP time when they break into the league.
That being said, Baertchi could potentially play as a 2nd line winger if that's where there's a fit for him, but I'd be surprised if he doesn't start on the 3rd line until he's at least shown what he's made of at the NHL level.