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Henry Fool · 05-16-2013, 04:59 AM

I think skating was his main issue. In a normal season he might have been able to get up to speed better. Not dissimilar to Ville Leino in some ways and he might have done better if he had been fortunate enough to play for a team that is an exact fit for him, much like Leino did in Philadelphia.

Calgary's lineup was a mess this season. I think everyone was confused including the coaches and the management, so there was not enough structure for him to rely on as a total newcomer.

Understandable that he'd want to go back. I don't think Flames were necessarily sure about whether or not they should give him another contract. They might have offered another year, or maybe not.

05-16-2013, 04:59 AM	#109
Henry Fool Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Exp:	I think skating was his main issue. In a normal season he might have been able to get up to speed better. Not dissimilar to Ville Leino in some ways and he might have done better if he had been fortunate enough to play for a team that is an exact fit for him, much like Leino did in Philadelphia. Calgary's lineup was a mess this season. I think everyone was confused including the coaches and the management, so there was not enough structure for him to rely on as a total newcomer. Understandable that he'd want to go back. I don't think Flames were necessarily sure about whether or not they should give him another contract. They might have offered another year, or maybe not.