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Originally Posted by Aarongavey
Ya, if you are a forward and are one of the 6 veterans on your AHL team and you cannot put up points you really have to wonder about the player. The league is basically a 21-24 year olds league, if you are 28 and cannot put up numbers against guys learning how to be professional players there is something wrong. Call ups should be reserved for players that may actually develop into something at the NHL level.
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The taxi squad is a different animal though. You need guys who can get by on only practicing and then step in if need be. Arguably you want your prospects playing in games on a regular basis.
I’d like rookies on the 4th line a lot more if Ryan is there to provide some stability.