Of course it's always on the player to seize the opportunity, but the organization didn't do him many favours:
1. Feaster's ridiculous hubris
2. Development suffered because of the Flames accelerated rebuild into win-now mode before they were really ready.
3. He and Bennett were oil/water. They ended up together because of #2. Not a great situation for either to succeed.
4. 3 coaches in 4 seasons.
Look at Scott Laughton on the Flyers, picked 1 spot ahead. No ridiculous expectations. They weren't afraid to send him up/down. Gradually increasing ice time over the years...made him earn it and see incremental benefits.
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