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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Flames have lots of youth really close, but they don't want to rush them and gift them spots right off the bat to start a season, so we've seen them continue to bring in older veteran players to ease the transition. Guys like Versteeg, Jagr, Glass, who along with Stajan won't be here again next season and might not even make to the end of this season as they are pushed out gradually by young guys like Janko, Hathaway and hopefully Mangiapane, etc.
Hamilton sitting in the press box 80% or more of the time isn't a big deal IMO.
It's just too bad Brouwer has 2 years left on his deal, but at least his NTC downgrades to limited after July 1st so that if a trade can be found at least he can't block it. Hopefully his play doesn't continue to degrade which in essence is the ultimate NTC.
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Why is it 'gifting' a spot when the player is younger and not when its Glass?
Its not like these guys are 18 and being pulled from junior. These are guys who've spent year(s) in the AHL we are talking about.
Put your best team on the ice.