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Originally Posted by Toonage
The team wants him to get a look at C, not just the wing which to me suggests they aren't going to throw him in for a 9 game look in the regular season. If he isn't a finished product yet in junior, he isn't close to a look in the pros.
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Looking at the original quote from the Giants coach, it sounds like it is their decision to try him at center and not the Flames pushing for it, although I am sure the Flames don't mind.
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“I think he’s skilled enough, smart enough, mobile enough and big enough to be able to do both (centre and wing). We’re obviously going to take into consideration where Calgary wants him, because we want to give him the best opportunity to play in the National Hockey League. But I also think that he could benefit from being able to play both positions.
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It basically breaks down to; "We want to try him at center because we think he has the skills for it, but we will also take into consideration where Calgary wants him to play. We (as in the Giants) think he would benefit from learning both positions".
Anyway, it wouldn't have to be 9 NHL games if they think he earned it, but even if it was 9, I don't think that would derail any plans that the Giants have after he gets sent back.