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Old 04-13-2014, 09:35 PM   #1010
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Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy View Post
Patience. Monahan is the exception, not the rule. I'm hoping Hartley, Burke and the new GM take the same approach to Gaudreau as they did with Monahan - must come to camp in great shape (which for Gaudreau because of his size, is even more critical - leg strength will be key), must have a great camp, must look competent in his first 9 games and must gain more in the NHL than in the AHL development wise.
While I agree with this approach 100%... it's been three years since Gaudreau was drafted. The Flames have been patient with him and if the 21 year old (bday in August) is ready to be an NHL player, then that's great.
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