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killer_carlson · 04-14-2013, 09:45 PM

Unfortunately i do think this is a PR move.

The return on the trade was universally panned. A writer familiar with the pens org didnt have him in the top ten of the pens prospects. Im worried he is being dressed up amd presented to the fans improperly. 11th or so prospect in Pitts is able to burst into our lineup? I dont buy it.

Feaster has a talent for building hype around prospects - remember how we went from an empty prospect cupboard under Sutter, and then suddenly these same prospects started getting hyped up by the organization. Remember the outrage when the Flames included Patrick Holland in th Bourque trade? And where is the guy now?

Im prepared to be convinced otherwise, but my gut (yes my gut - not really sorry if that offends you because i have an initial reaction) tells me this is a PR move.

04-14-2013, 09:45 PM	#192
killer_carlson Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	Unfortunately i do think this is a PR move. The return on the trade was universally panned. A writer familiar with the pens org didnt have him in the top ten of the pens prospects. Im worried he is being dressed up amd presented to the fans improperly. 11th or so prospect in Pitts is able to burst into our lineup? I dont buy it. Feaster has a talent for building hype around prospects - remember how we went from an empty prospect cupboard under Sutter, and then suddenly these same prospects started getting hyped up by the organization. Remember the outrage when the Flames included Patrick Holland in th Bourque trade? And where is the guy now? Im prepared to be convinced otherwise, but my gut (yes my gut - not really sorry if that offends you because i have an initial reaction) tells me this is a PR move. __________________ "OOOOOOHHHHHHH those Russians" - Boney M Last edited by killer_carlson; 04-14-2013 at 09:47 PM.