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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
I hope you guys are right. I'm trying not be as optimistic when it comes to prospects, so many of them fall flat on their faces for a myriad of reasons no matter how good they look in lesser leagues.
This kid does look good though, the key is attitude IMO. Baerstchi absolutely tore the CHL to pieces, but had the wrong attitude. He's now looking like he may actually end up a decent NHLer, but because of that attitude it'll unfortunately be for another org if it does happen.
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Agree with all your points, except the bolded. Baertschi leaving was best for the Flames, and for Baertschi/the Caucks. Flames look to have a solid 2nd round choice because of it, and Baertschi's brand of hockey can be utilized elsewhere, which fit's Vancouver's mold of attitude just fine (whether or not it comes to bite them in the ass later).
I call that a win-win-win.
Back on topic, it's hard to suppress the excitement when Mange seems to be hitting almost a 3-4 ppg pace in the last month. But I agree, it can be meaningless until we see him hit the pros.