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Originally Posted by Fire
The last two seasons have proven this incorrect, if a prospect is capable of playing in the NHL he will get their chance. Gaudreau, Ferland, Granlund, and Jooris all got a chance to play last season.
Who deserved a chance to play but didn't? Wotherspoon? I believe Wotherspoon gets overrated by fans because he was the best D-man in a prospect group that didn't have any high-end prospects last season. If Wotherspoon makes the NHL it will most likely be only as a 3rd pairing defenseman. His skating in his limited playing time in the NHL is concerning.
Poirier got in 6 games but didn't look ready yet. Same with Agostino. If any of these players prove they are ready next season I have no reason to worry they won't get a chance.
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Shore and Wolf also got chances...even Sven got chances to go into games.
I think that Hartley has definitely provided kids with shots to impress...whether people think they were "fair shots" is a matter of opinion.
if Poirer, ortio, wotherspoon et al, outplays his/their competition, I am confident that this staff will have them in the lineup