Sven has a long way to go to be a fulltime NHL player on any team. He lacks the swagger and intensity NHL players have. If your not lighting it up in the AHL, your not going to light it up at the NHL level.
He has raw talent, and thats about it. If he deserved the be in the NHL, he would be. Looks at guys like Monahan and Gaudreau. First and second seasons, and both playing unreal. You notice them out there. They have that top end potential that Sven lacks. You don't notice Sven out there.
Have the Flames given up on him? I would say no, or not yet. I wish Sven could have turned out to be all some people thought he would be, but it has not been the case. It doesn't always work out the way you think it will.
Not a lot of people thought Gaudreau was going to be an Elite player at the NHL level. 150 pounds soaking wet, but the guy has what it takes.
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