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Originally Posted by Fire
He has played well lately but I can't see him ever being a regular NHL player. Not skilled enough for the top 2 lines, not big enough for the bottom 2 lines. I would prefer he wasn't re-signed this off-season to give a "real" prospect more playing time.
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I think Byron is actually skilled enough for the top 6. Will he be consistent enough is the question, but he puts forth a consistent effort on practically every shift which is part of the identity that Hartley is trying to implement.
He may get re-signed. New management staff will have to take a look at everything organizationally, but I wouldn't mind if they resign him at all. He is a capable call-up at the least, and helps shoulder the load on the Heat for our other prospects. Has that great work ethic that you want to see rub off on other prospects.
He is the type of guy you just want to cheer for and hope he makes it, but it will be very difficult on a Flames' team who already have size issues, and even harder under Burke who is determined to change that. Still a good signing for a 2-way contract I think.