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Originally Posted by New Era
...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.
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The thing is, Setoguchi and other established NHLers have a different pace to get up to playing speed than do prospects—prospects who have been playing for several weeks longer. There should be no problem if Setoguchi is given an extra two or three weeks to prove himself. He can be dispatched to Adirondack at ANY time and replaced by one of the other worthy players—whomever happens to be stepping up in the early stages of the AHL season.
I have said this now a bunch of times, and it still bears repeating. Previous NHL experience counts for SOMETHING. Even within Hartley's mantra of "earned not given" previous experience will factor in at some point. It's not a slight against young players, and its not something to get worked up about because they will all get their shot—if not all this season.
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Originally Posted by New Era
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.
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Staring defensemen will be
Giordano · Brodie
Engeland · Wideman
Smid · Russell
Diaz
Who do you replace Wideman with?