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Originally Posted by Husky
Thats the thing though it shouldnt matter "if those guys arent getting it done". I do not see any of those guys being NHLers or anything worth while for the Flames pro team. Give the prospects the time and work with them through the ups and downs as the chance of them making it and being worthwhile is much more.
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Good point. And I agree.
But there are a bunch of other factors at play, unfortunately. There's the matter of getting into the playoffs which adds to teaching prospects how to prepare and (hopefully) thrive in a post-season atmosphere. There's also the matter of meritocracy. If a guy like MacKenzie (who is has recently turned into a big minute d-man for the Heat) is playing lights out, I don't think Ward should have to give a spot to Ramage, for example, just because he's a Flames draft pick.
Also, the thing with defensive prospects joining the team straight out of college or juniors is it'll generally take about a week or two of practice to learn Luke Strand's defensive system before they get a game in.