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Gaskal · 01-25-2015, 11:51 AM

He's also the highest Flames pick in history. He has been in the room and around the team this year, learning their systems and their work ethic while Flames monitored his shoulder. They were going to do it properly - you get the feeling that the Flames would wait until he's absolutely ready to hit the ice before making any decisions.

If youngsters like Monahan, Gaudreau can leap right in and make a difference, it's not exactly a reach to assume that a very highly rated prospect like Sam has the potential to as well. As he is on the Flames roster, he can be given a small conditioning stint of 3-4 AHL games before the Flames really have to make a decision. I think Sam will agree to anything that gets him back on the ice ASAP, the kid is probably going crazy.

If he looks rusty, reassign to OHL right away. If he tears up the AHL, reward him with a taste of the NHL. Play him on the 3rd line with Jooris and Colborne against really easy competition. If he continues to perform, play him up to 9 games...and then send him back down to OHL while singing praises at him out the door. Or keep him for a playoff push. But probably the former.

01-25-2015, 11:51 AM	#443
Gaskal Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2013 Exp:	He's also the highest Flames pick in history. He has been in the room and around the team this year, learning their systems and their work ethic while Flames monitored his shoulder. They were going to do it properly - you get the feeling that the Flames would wait until he's absolutely ready to hit the ice before making any decisions. If youngsters like Monahan, Gaudreau can leap right in and make a difference, it's not exactly a reach to assume that a very highly rated prospect like Sam has the potential to as well. As he is on the Flames roster, he can be given a small conditioning stint of 3-4 AHL games before the Flames really have to make a decision. I think Sam will agree to anything that gets him back on the ice ASAP, the kid is probably going crazy. If he looks rusty, reassign to OHL right away. If he tears up the AHL, reward him with a taste of the NHL. Play him on the 3rd line with Jooris and Colborne against really easy competition. If he continues to perform, play him up to 9 games...and then send him back down to OHL while singing praises at him out the door. Or keep him for a playoff push. But probably the former. __________________ Until the Flames make the Western Finals again, this signature shall remain frozen.