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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Another point - having a back up plan in terms of an education isn't a bad thing. People should watch Broke (30 for 30) - far too few athletes have a Plan B or a plan for what happens after hockey.
Johnny G is no guarantee to be an NHLer - in fact some would say his size still makes him a long shot. I would say he's a sure-fire bet to be able to make a living as a pro player for a number of years - but he isn't going to set himself up for life making AHL dollars.
An education gives him options down the road for life after hockey.
Absolutely nothing wrong with that.
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Personally I believe given his stature that he's probably not physically ready to play in the NHL or possibly even AHL. I think this is the right decision. I do hope that the Flames turn things around somewhat next season and improve their standing around the league off the ice as I believe as of right now you could make a case for parents and agents looking at the Flames as a bad place to go based off media negativity surrounding the team. It's important that the franchise is looked at as a good place to be not the circus it has been at times this season.