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Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Yes, the Flames have a problem promoting young players. Even some of our so-called success stories - Mangiapane, Kylington, Ruzicka, - are unlikely to ever play #1 PP for us. Opportunities are not earned, they're arbitrarily selected.
Sam Bennett was another totally mishandled young player. Even Dougie Hamilton was never used to his full potential here. And unlike some here, I don't think it's totally independant of Adam Fox' decision to look elsewhere - regardless of his desire to be a Ranger...
For whatever reason the Flames organizations plays favourites not based on merit but based on their gut feeling. And they load up on overpriced, underwhelming veterans.
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So in your world they have to be promoted when you think they should, obtain the heights you have them pegged for or the team is uniquely unqualified and plays favourites?
Maybe just maybe you're dealing with a bit of an axe to grind here.
Every team has players go on to better things, every organization is trying to get that tweener decision right.
I was always in the middle of that epic battle between the player or the team is wrong when it came to Bennett's development. I think some mistakes were made in how he was deployed for sure.
But I don't feel that comes from playing favourites, it was in their best interests to get it right with Bennett and every player.