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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
What could he learn in junior? He could more finely hone his offensive skills and creativity as well as grow as a leader. A lot of talented players that are rushed into the NHL regress offensively because they are thrust into roles where they have to play simpler games. I simply don't see the benefit of having him play on a struggling Flames team where he's going to endure likely some press box time and reduced ice time. I'm not saying he's going to turn into Yakupov or anything but I simply don't see the benefit to the Flames to keep him past nine games unless you have no faith in the depth of your organization and maybe that's the case. I don't know. It just starting to feel like the Flames are turning into Oilers south plugging in these guys too early as there's nothing wrong with having them play another year of junior as look at the Jets with Scheifele and Ehlers. They were (and still are) a mediocre team like the Flames but they don't rush their guys and they look pretty good when they do get their chance.
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I am curious to know which players you think the Flames pressed too early into NHL action.