As long as the organization is looking to make decisions based on the future, I won't argue against it. I actually don't care much what happes in tonights game or most of this season actually. If scratching Sven is better for his long term development, I'm fine with it. Also, there has to be an expectation of excellence in this organization, its been lacking for a long, long time. Sven is going to be relied on as a key player for years to come...if there needs to be some tough learning right now, so be it. I highly doubt any of the Flames management or coaching staff are trying to ruin the kid.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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