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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I dunno, because despite what long time posters here think being a prospect in the Flames system would suck so much balls.
If I am Coronato there is a 0% chance I’m signing with Calgary lol. Like, think about it for 3 seconds in his position. Would you? Or would you conveniently just go back to the draft and end up in the NHL making millions instead of scrounging around in the AHL without a legit shot. And sorry, there’s a 0% chance you’ll convince me that some players this season deserve to play over some in the AHL. The difference is not that big and the ability to free up cap space (see Vrana: Detroit) if somebody claims on a demotion is actually a win for some of these guys. Coleman plays every 6th game, for example. He’s made his money and is now not interested. Time to get guys who will work for contracts, it’s the only way in the NHL to get consistent efforts. It’s also why yes, you have to build through the draft because as soon as you sign big contracts human nature sets in and there’s nothing motivating these guys anymore (not that effort was much of an issue tonight, but too many nights off in previous games this season with valuable points).
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I understand your point, but I think you take it too far. NHL is a hard league to stick in, let alone make a career. I would argue that coming up in a Sutter system might be an advantage to many players looking to carve out a career. If you can play for Sutter you can play for anyone.
What star players has Sutter or the Flames held back? If Coronato can play, he'll play. If he wants to be a prima dona and walk, then hopefully Treliving can sniff it out and trade him for something.