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Originally Posted by chubeyr1

I really think us fans are writing off a lot of our prospects way too soon.

Guys are getting cut and sent down is not really an indication of their future with the team. Its camp, players are not in tip top game shape and have zero chemistry with their teammates. Only the elite stand out in camp, and even then the sample size is so small its so hard to judge.

If every fan is truly honest with themselves you could of picked the starting lineup for the flames prior to camp regardless of how the players play in camp.

We have open roster spots for a 7th dman and one maybe two forwards tops. 7th dman will be a veteran, we all know that, Brookbank Diaz Potter Yonkman. Doesn't mean Kulak Culkin Kanzig Ramage etc etc are hot garbage. Gonna take at least 2 years before a dman gets a true shot to make this team.

As for forwards? Come opening day Setoguchi will be on the team, David Jones, only guys with a chance are 4th overall draft pick Sam Bennett, and the world renowned Johnny Hockey. Johnny hockey has elite world class skills, and may yet find himself in the AHL. Is it right? Nope, but this is the way it is. As for Bennett, he will be back in junior.

Roster is set guys. All you can do is sit back and hope like hell we make a bunch of trades this year for draft picks, open up some spots for the rookies.

Are you writing off Granlund to make this team? Even with the Backlund injury?