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Originally Posted by bubbsy
is anyone else annoyed at the flames/heat for not giving irving playing time in abbotsford?
it just seems flat out dumb to not play your first round pick goalie in the minors, knowing when you don't have a backup, to then hand the guy the backup job in the NHL.
like i'd love to hear the justification from the organization on that.
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Not really angry because I am not sure playing a lot more games would have done all that much to make him better this year.
Ward wanted to go with his guys and that is understandable as they are going to be the guys down there all year so bringing in Irving for what could have been a few games and showing that he is above them doesn't send a good message to his guys.
Better to let the AHL guys play the AHL games and get ready and fit into the AHL team. Let Irving get a few games and practices to stay in shape and let him worry about getting ready for the NHL season.