If you can bring a guy up too soon, isn't it possible to leave a guy in the minors for too long? Leland Irving comes to mind.
I just don't see why a bottom feeder team like the Flames need to go into camp year after year with with 22+ one way deals. There should be at least 2 or 3 spots open with about 10 guys having a realistic chance of being able to compete for those spots.
If none of those players show that they are ready, there will always be a Setoguchi you can sign after training camp. Like when the Flames signed Brendan Morrison.
BTW, I like the Setoguchi signing. I could see him being top 4 in goals on the Flames. I just think that they have too many players.
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