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Originally Posted by EVERLAST
all this talk of injuries makes me think for the first time with all of our depth and added competition for spots with tryouts and what not that well be fine.
Guys getting hurt in training camp as opposed to just before playoffs doesn't worry me as much.
It means an effort is being made to make this roster and that guys are really buying into the 'MERITOCRACY " way of thinking that Bob, Marty and Cloutier are selling.....and Burke is demanding.
This is all GOOD........when was the last time we could have been this excited talking about our roster??
Our veteran players better be ready to lose the spots they have.
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I agree, but that was my point above. It's great to have tons of depth. But the one issue it's going to create a little bit this season and alot going forward. If we don't start making room for some of the young guys, thier development is going to slow.
At some point they have to play on the big team to take the next step. I see two or three guys in that boat this year (Granlund, Ferland, Reinhart, maybe Johnny). And probably a few more next year (Wotherspoon, Bennett, Poirier).
At some point the David Jones' and Setoguchi's have to go. That's why I was also surprised when they signed Stajan for 4 more years. If we have a similar season to last year I'm betting we'll be super busy at the trade deadline. Or at least we should be!
But like you said. It's better to have too many half decent young players than none. Which is the reason we are where we are in the first place.