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Originally Posted by Burning Beard
Woukd you agree it's a lot harder to be thrown directly into a top 6 role versus coming in as a 4th line grinder? And that maybe that is why they would need more practice time before being thrown to the wolves? I would be more concerned about a "conspiracy" if Sutter was going Oilers style and throwing skilled players into a top 6 role with no practice as that usually never succeeds. This is in no way me saying I dont want to see Phillips. I hope he gets in when the time is right and grabs a spot.
Anyway the earth will roll on no matter.
Flames will continue how they played in the second last game but without a goalie giving the momentum away and come away with a resounding win. Go Flames!
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Ask literally any other team thats done it.
Also Mangiapane started life as a Flame on the 4L. Albeit without Lewis or Lucic. But maybe Pelletier, given some actual time, might make it work just fine. Phllips could have too but, he wasn't on the ice a ton in that role.
But yes, for tonight, Vladar in net. I do feel more confident. Hopefully they do too.