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PeteMoss · 04-15-2016, 02:59 PM

Successful AHL teams have AHL vets who lead the way.

Grand Rapids was mentioned here as a team that plays the same system and do better than the Heat. They also have a 27 and 28 year old as their top two scorers.

The Flames could go out and sign guys like Chris Bourque, Eric Tangradi, TJ Brennan and Marc Arcabello and have a team with a better record but they decided to give prospects legit roles and only use a few vets on the blue line or down in the line-up.

I have no doubt the Flames head office knows they aren't going to win in the AHL with the line-up they field no matter who the coach is.

04-15-2016, 02:59 PM	#1452
PeteMoss Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SW Ontario Exp:	Successful AHL teams have AHL vets who lead the way. Grand Rapids was mentioned here as a team that plays the same system and do better than the Heat. They also have a 27 and 28 year old as their top two scorers. The Flames could go out and sign guys like Chris Bourque, Eric Tangradi, TJ Brennan and Marc Arcabello and have a team with a better record but they decided to give prospects legit roles and only use a few vets on the blue line or down in the line-up. I have no doubt the Flames head office knows they aren't going to win in the AHL with the line-up they field no matter who the coach is.