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Originally Posted by Bingo
First off I hate arguing the wet blanket side, I feel like damn Moon!
I just don't see why the Red Wings would draft the guy in the second round, have him go to college, come out and play well at the AHL level, get some honors, and then just let him go to Calgary on a two way deal with an NHL salary of 830k
That doesn't say can't miss young defensive prospect to me
(and I'm not saying you said he's can't miss)
They had to have mixed internal reviews as to his projection or you don't let a second rounder walk that was an AHL all star.
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Am I missing something? Billen's wasn't drafted by the Red Wings or any other team. He also wasn't let go by the Red Wings. He signed with the Flames as a free agent, probably because of the opportunity here.
It isn't uncommon for a small player to make it through the draft but get picked up after doing well in the juniors and entry pro levels.
I don't know much about him as a player so I am not an advocate or a detractor. I know he is really small for a d-man (bad), but I also know he made the AHL all stars in his first season(good).
I haven't voted for him. But I am interested to see what he does this season.