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Originally Posted by djsFlames
Johnny's awesome, he's my favorite
I just don't understand the unsure-ness.
You're exceptionally talented, really good. You're in an organization that has talented youth currently at the top of its priority list. You've dominated the league you're in for a while now, to the point where it's just not even a competition anymore. You've now had the chance to play with your brother. You have the option to return to school to finish if you desire later on. You can go from the lowly student life to cashing in on a 6 figure contract with a simple thumbs up. You can have your first game in the big league probably within a year. The city and fans are so eager to see you play.
Does this guy want to be a pro or what? It's a dream of all players and fans alike. And he has only to reach out and take it right now, yet he seems so strangely and firmly on the fence. I know patience is important too, especially when your frame isn't quite up to what you probably want and will need it to be to be a regular player. But it's time to move up to the next level. He can survive in the AHL fine I'm sure, and train with the pros and guys in Abbotsford while challenging himself with some far better competition. It's only logical at this point. I hope it's not friends and a comfortable/familiar situation that's holding him back. Change can be tough, but in Johnny's case, it's for the better. There's no doubt. He's got the tools, now it's time to use them.
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I don't get this.
He said this summer that he wants to go back to school, he wants to get stronger, and he wants to play with his brother. And he also mentioned several times that he looks forward to one day playing for the Flames... is even excited.. I've never really got the impression that he is "on the fence" with regards to turning pro, to me he knows exactly what he wants and is doing what he feels he needs to, and wants to.
I'm looking forward to this kid. I know a lot of people are worried about his size, but what eases me is that he's always been the smallest guy. He's adapted in each situation, and found ways to produce regardless. It's not like he's going from being the biggest guy in his respective league to the smallest... He's had to deal with size issues his whole hockey career up to now... taking the next step to pro is no different. He'll be fine, might even be great