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Bingo · 07-06-2017, 09:21 AM

The other thing for me is the past.

I've been here for 17 years and have seen a lot of prospects come and go over the past two decades many of which were at one point thought to be obstructed by Flames management that had it in for young players.

The absolute postcard for this was Dustin Boyd.

I do think it's appropriate to be forced to make room for a player and not leave spots open for them going into camp (~cough Edmonton ~cough). The key then however is when a player proves he's ready you don't come up with excuses to take said action.

07-06-2017, 09:21 AM	#61
Bingo Owner Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	The other thing for me is the past. I've been here for 17 years and have seen a lot of prospects come and go over the past two decades many of which were at one point thought to be obstructed by Flames management that had it in for young players. The absolute postcard for this was Dustin Boyd. I do think it's appropriate to be forced to make room for a player and not leave spots open for them going into camp (~cough Edmonton ~cough). The key then however is when a player proves he's ready you don't come up with excuses to take said action.