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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Feaster didn't specifically say Gaudreau would be up with the Flames. He said they'd bring him in. I assumed Abbotsford, you assumed Calgary.
If Hanowski is signed shortly I'd expect him to report to Abbotsford if healthy.
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I think he did imply that Gaudreau would have received a taste of the NHL. He said something like "that is what we are doing with Reinhart"... I think he was implying a cup of coffee in the NHL. I might have interpreted wrong myself, but that is what it sounded like to me.
As for Hanowski - I would be shocked if he got a cup of coffee in the NHL right now. I think Street deserves another look. Aliu could probably be worth another look.
Another guy who I think totally deserves a cup of coffee in the NHL is Bancks. I don't think he will ever be anything more than a temporary injury call-up as a career for him, but that kid needs to be rewarded. Not like the Flames are challenging for wins. I think it would be a totally wonderful thing to do as an organization and get that guy in for a game. Can't think of anyone else who would be a bigger 'feel good' story, and a statement to the rest of the prospects saying "You play hard every night, you will get rewarded."