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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I like Byron, I had no problem with his effort level last year. But I've said it before, you can't build up from a 27th place hockey team without change, Yes we've had some change in the top 6 with Camms going and Raymond coming in. But at some point you need to start fitting pieces of your rebuild in, and Byron is probably not going to be part of the long term vision of the Flames.
The key prospects that are ready to graduate, the Reinharts and others are those bottom 6 guys that need to take Byron's spot.
You can't get sentimental for a player on a bottom tier team because you can't keep bringing everyone back.
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Well it's Stempniak, Cammalleri, Galiardi and Westgarth out.
Raymond and Bollig in.
So we have opened two spots so far. Thing is you look at a healthy roster and it looks slightly clogged. But then you realize that injuries are inevitable and that probably two spots will be open for rookies all year because of injury. Look his many forwards we used last year. Plus Treliving can trade if a prospect significantly outplays someone. We may also be looking to deal Glencross by the deadline which could open another spot.
There should be lots of opportunities for youngsters. Especially due to injury.