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Originally Posted by Robo
Is this not how most prospects are handled not given ice time but have to earn it. If he is scared to make a mistake than there is no doubt in my mind that the ahl is where he shoukd be.
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I agree with you 100% if not for one minor difference. In my opinion, he did earn it. His play was solid, despite getting bodied off the puck, still managing to constantly generate scoring opportunities.
He was demoted because he wasn't waiver eligible. Plain and simple. If he was, he absolutely played strong enough to remain in the lineup, while other, more veteran guys who Calgary isn't able to send down, seemed to coast through the opening portion of the season.
But I digress, he still remains one of the very best hockey players the Flames organization has and those calling to trade him are being silly.