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Originally Posted by Bingo
But is Valimaki it?
Or did I miss some names - that is a player that wasn't promoted here that should have been that have gone on to other organizations and flourished?
Because as I said ... if there isn't a list then there really isn't a case for the organization not promoting players is there?
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Jiri's earlier point on Valimaki is a good one. Let's give it some time before we declare him some big miss. I'm not convinced he's an NHLer. He was picked up by an expansion quality team as a flyer. And for every Valimaki there are players that never amounted to anything but this organization gave them every opportunity. Joni Ortio anyone?
Frankly both lists seem pretty short. The Flames may not be great at drafting and development, IDK. But not giving good players a chance? I need more evidence than a red hot Matthew Phillips.