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edslunch · 07-03-2016, 10:14 AM

I'm sad Sieloff didn't work out here. He brings an edge that's different from the stable of puck movers the Flames have developed.

I do wonder how prospects feel about the numbers game. The Flames have a bunch of D prospects but maybe one slot on the team, only if Smid goes LTIR. I know people will say "well if they can't beat out X then...." but I've never seen a prospect actually push a vet off the team. ( I've seen vets play themselves off the team but they are always given a chance).

F is more open with 2 clear spots. I'd love to see them stay open and have serious competition among the prospects to fill them.

07-03-2016, 10:14 AM	#267
edslunch Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Exp:	I'm sad Sieloff didn't work out here. He brings an edge that's different from the stable of puck movers the Flames have developed. I do wonder how prospects feel about the numbers game. The Flames have a bunch of D prospects but maybe one slot on the team, only if Smid goes LTIR. I know people will say "well if they can't beat out X then...." but I've never seen a prospect actually push a vet off the team. ( I've seen vets play themselves off the team but they are always given a chance). F is more open with 2 clear spots. I'd love to see them stay open and have serious competition among the prospects to fill them.