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Originally Posted by cam_wmh
Glencross - Stajan - Hudler
Gaudreau - Monahan - Jones
Backlund - Colbourne - Raymond
Bollig - Bouma - McGratton
Giordano - Brodie
Russel - Engeland
Smid - Wideman
Diaz
Scratches: Byron & Setoguchi
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I quoted this for the line combination. Mine would look a little different but this is probably somewhat close to the lines that we'll see to start the season.
So, tell me, anyone, where would Baertschi fit? Which line does he deserve to be on? Are people upset because he should be on the top two lines, or just because he isn't on the NHL opening night roster? If you're upset for the latter, where does he fit on that lineup?
Is Baertschi going down because of Setoguchi or Jones or is Baertschi, a LW, going down because he didn't prove that he is beyond the question of a doubt going to be on the top two lines?
My take, he needs to be on the top two lines. If he isn't on the NHL roster to start, it's because he didn't prove he is at that spot yet so he's going do to likely play on the top line and show that he is ready to leave the AHL behind. I think he's better off getting tonnes of ice time, for however long it takes, in the AHL than sticking on the roster, just to appease fans about having a rookie take a vets spot where said vet will likely play 3rd line RW or sit on popcorn row. So, right now it looks like the AHL is best for him to get the time to keep developing into the top 2 LW the Flames are asking him to be.
Upset? Sure, I'd be upset if I was told, on my birthday, that I didn't get the job I wanted. I'm also certain he was told how close he is and/or what the short term and long term plans are.