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868904 · 12-02-2013, 12:26 PM

Poirier wasn't impressive in the Super Series but he wasn't getting prime opportunities either. Same for Klimchuk.

You can't help but think that there is a little bit of Brent Sutter sticking it to the Flames here. The Flames prospects weren't really given an opportunity to shine offensively, neither got any PP time, nor played in an offensive role.

The Oilers also didn't get much favours from Brent here, they were also a team that was rumoured to have wanted to hire him but didn't. Do they have any prospects on the team?

Actually when looking at it again, Poirier and Klimchuk were only going to make it as bottom 6 guys and PKers, but when you have guys like Laughton, Horvat, Gauthier, and Lazar there, it was going to be difficult for them to make it. Similar roles and all 4 of those guys are considered superior prospects, especially when all 4 of those guys can play centre too.

12-02-2013, 12:26 PM	#71
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Poirier wasn't impressive in the Super Series but he wasn't getting prime opportunities either. Same for Klimchuk. You can't help but think that there is a little bit of Brent Sutter sticking it to the Flames here. The Flames prospects weren't really given an opportunity to shine offensively, neither got any PP time, nor played in an offensive role. The Oilers also didn't get much favours from Brent here, they were also a team that was rumoured to have wanted to hire him but didn't. Do they have any prospects on the team? Actually when looking at it again, Poirier and Klimchuk were only going to make it as bottom 6 guys and PKers, but when you have guys like Laughton, Horvat, Gauthier, and Lazar there, it was going to be difficult for them to make it. Similar roles and all 4 of those guys are considered superior prospects, especially when all 4 of those guys can play centre too. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD! Last edited by 868904; 12-02-2013 at 12:30 PM.