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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
I have always had high hopes and a 'good feeling' (sorry) about Ferland that he could become a solid physical forward on a scoring line.
Loving the way he is playing right now but I don't want to see the Flames call him up too early.
What's going on in Abby right now is awesome - the team is winning and learning to trust each other while developing the prospects in a positive atmosphere. I really hope they leave the kids there to develop properly.
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I definitely agree with this sentiment, but it is also a nice carrot to dangle and to show meritocracy to give deserving kids a few games in the NHL.
When the inevitable trades happen on some of the vets, some players will definitely be called up for a more or less permanent position on the Flames this season - and I would assume to be sent back to the AHL for a hopefully long playoff push there.
I do love what is happening in the AHL right now - every facet of it actually with predominantly the youth and future of the Flames pushing the team, how some of them are developing, the atmosphere - everything. I myself am not wanting to trade veterans on the Flames right away just for this reason - to keep it all going on the Heat as it is.