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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
And what is your solution then, eh? Just run them out there with no consequences? Why don't you ask any Oilers fan friends you might have how well that plan works? You are right, this team needs to develop its young talent. Colborne is showing development, Backlund is not. The ice time reflects this.
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Christ. Monahan and Brodie have earned theirs. Hartley is not opposed to playing young guys when they prove it (Monahan saw ice during critical moments in the game - last 2 minutes, specifically). Backlund hasn't. Sven is hot and cold. Colborne is playing well right now, but I'm sure when he struggles, we'll see less of him.
There are some on this board that want the Flames to follow the Oilers' path - feed the young players as much ice as they can physically handle no matter what.