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ComixZone · 12-05-2022, 12:51 PM

The conversation around CP for some time now has been whether or not the Flames have a systemic problem with promoting young players, with a particular focus on AHL player of the Month and AHL leading scorer Matthew Phillips. I figured with that discussion being featured in almost every GT/PGT/Trade Rumour topic that these quotes from Valimaki could add to that conversation and that...maybe yes, yes we do have a problem:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1599849822961696768

I find it problematic that a 1st round pick who did spend a decent amount of time in our system ended up (by the sounds of it) being treated as a prospect on the Island of Misfit Toys. I think what is going on with Phillips poses a problem. If you can go out and be the best player in the AHL, and still not recalled - then what are you actually supposed to do as a Calgary Flames prospect? Where is the hope? Where is the carrot?

Byron Bader also had a good thread about something that could be viewed as problematic:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1598745508138586112

12-05-2022, 12:51 PM	#1
ComixZone Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Exp:	Discussion: Do the Flames have a problem promoting young players? The conversation around CP for some time now has been whether or not the Flames have a systemic problem with promoting young players, with a particular focus on AHL player of the Month and AHL leading scorer Matthew Phillips. I figured with that discussion being featured in almost every GT/PGT/Trade Rumour topic that these quotes from Valimaki could add to that conversation and that...maybe yes, yes we do have a problem: https://twitter.com/user/status/1599849822961696768 I find it problematic that a 1st round pick who did spend a decent amount of time in our system ended up (by the sounds of it) being treated as a prospect on the Island of Misfit Toys. I think what is going on with Phillips poses a problem. If you can go out and be the best player in the AHL, and still not recalled - then what are you actually supposed to do as a Calgary Flames prospect? Where is the hope? Where is the carrot? Byron Bader also had a good thread about something that could be viewed as problematic: https://twitter.com/user/status/1598745508138586112 Last edited by ComixZone; 12-05-2022 at 01:00 PM.