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Originally Posted by devo22
nothing would make me happier than Poirier earning a spot. I'm very happy that he's been getting help and good on the Flames and Big Ern to help him like they have. That said, he still has to earn it. The other players are working hard too and you can't gift a player a spot because of his backstory when another youngster deserves it more based on performances.
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But Poirier has not had the opportunity to perform in pre-season like the other bubble players because he was nursing a small injury after the first game. Before he left the ice in practice last week reports from practices were all glowing. I think he has earned a little latitude already, and expect that he will be among the final cuts on his own merit.