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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
Yeah, I understand that. But it seems pretty difficult to familiarize yourself with a club if you are not even travelling with them.
It's not a huge deal, but giving these players an early opportunity to play immediately will not only help there progression (IMO) but also help attract other players in the future.
I also think some of these players can step in and help immediately, specifically Reinhart and Lamb. But your right, it is tough to make changes to a lineup that is succeeding, so i suppose my criticism's are unnecessary.
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Not completely. Right now, the Heat are deep at the centre position which I think is why Reinhart isn't in (that, combined with learning Ward's systems). Right now, there is no one of the players you listed that can smoothly replace Estoclet on LW - unless Ward wants to try Reinhart at center, which I don't think will happen because the kid is dominant at the center position.
Also, the Heat have a ton of guys trying to draw into the fourth line, which is why Eddy has only been in a couple of times. As for the defensive position, they are very deep at that position as well, which is why Leach and Lamb haven't gotten in yet.
I think very very soon Tuzzolino will be sent back to Alaska (probably after the Heat's small road trip). By then, hopefully Lamb or Leach has learned the system well enough to be given a shot.
Trust me, I understand your frustration. As a Flames fan, I would much much much rather have legitimate Flames prospects in the lineup. But as a Heat fan, I want this team to make the playoffs and go as far as they can. My heart wants the former, my head wants the latter.