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Old 11-05-2013, 02:39 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans View Post
I feel like with the prospects, the Flames will be quick to 'teach' but patient when it comes to cutting the cord. With veterans, it'll be the opposite - give them the opportunity to preserve their job (i.e. they've earned it, time served) but fairly quick to cut the cord and not too keen to 'teach' when it's clear it's not working (see MacDonald).
Wholeheartedly agree with this. It seems like the Flames have no issue trading or waiving vets and pluggers like MacDonald and Jackman, but are taking the patient approach with the young guys.
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