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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
Yes, because he has already proven that he CAN play and he CAN contribute at the NHL level. Many other Flames have not already proven that and therefore don't get the same opportunities afforded to them until they do (this would have been the same for Setoguchi when he entered the league).
Setoguchi has already proven he CAN be a very effective NHL player, so there is less need for him to wrap it all up in a package for us at training camp. Now I agree, he can't ride his past forever, but it absolutely has earned him a longer look. Plus it doesn't matter when you cut him, there is nothing for him to gain by getting to the AHL and starting camp there, but there is for the some of the younger kids who simply won't get the attention they need by staying up at the NHL camp, so why not cut him (if you are going to cut him) at the last possible moment?
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He hasn't been good in two seasons. Arguably three if you watch him play and don't just look at the stat line. Your suggestion that he has already proven what he can do is exactly the excuse I am referring to.
He has as much to prove as anyone in training camp. I don't care what he did four years ago.