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FlamesAddiction · 07-02-2023, 01:40 PM

I hope he does well. Seems like a good guy and I don't see why anyone wouldn't want someone to achieve their dreams.

I think he is still a real long shot to have a long and productive NHL career, but I don't see an issue with giving him a shot. He has the physique of a teenager, so it won't be easy. I know the sample size with the Flames big club was too small to make a fair judgement, but from what I saw, his speed and decision making didn't seem like enough to compensate for the lack of size. Maybe it will come with more experience though.

07-02-2023, 01:40 PM	#89
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I hope he does well. Seems like a good guy and I don't see why anyone wouldn't want someone to achieve their dreams. I think he is still a real long shot to have a long and productive NHL career, but I don't see an issue with giving him a shot. He has the physique of a teenager, so it won't be easy. I know the sample size with the Flames big club was too small to make a fair judgement, but from what I saw, his speed and decision making didn't seem like enough to compensate for the lack of size. Maybe it will come with more experience though. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."