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It's because I'm a jerk like that.
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In the end I think what ends up happening is that BOTH Setoguchi and Gaudreau will be on the opening night roster.
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See, that isn't the solution either. Setoguchi has been out played by a number of players that could end up being short-changed. I personally thought last night was Setoguchi's best performance in a Flames jersey, and it paled in comparison to the efforts, and results, put forth by other players. It pisses me off that at least two of Gaudreau, Granlund, Ferland, and Baertschi are going to be sent packing and Setoguchi is going to be on the roster.
The same extends to other veterans as well. I just don't see how Wideman keeps a job. And that's with little competition on the blueline. As much as I have developed a deep respect for Stajan I'm left wondering if the team isn't better off without him and one of the young centers filling that role. His leadership is probably something you sit on, but he's almost at the point where he no longer has a position on this roster.
I think it is great we get to have these conversations. How long has it been where we have been able to talk about not just one rookie deserving his shot, but a number of them being ready? The Flames are developing a problem, and it is a good one. No one is being rushed. The young players are just stepping up and proving they are as good as we hoped they would be. The future looks great!