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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
So you just keep him on popcorn squad forever?
We have to remember that they are people, who deserve a chance - if it isn't going to be with the Flames, give him a chance elsewhere. It costs nothing, and it's the right thing to do.
I highly doubt that he'll make us regret it. And if he does - good for him! That would be a good story, would it not?
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Forever? We have an impending sell off coming. There is and will be plenty of opportunity down the stretch (at least there should be).
I'd agree that it's not incredibly likely that Ruzicka turns into a consistent top six forward, but that's still a moderate risk you are taking on a 24 year old who has shown that he can produce points with a larger role. People keep saying that he squandered endless opportunities but a quick look at his game logs would tell you otherwise.
It's odd to me how everyone expects a player who has never played in a fourth line capacity at any level be able to just switch his game up completely and reinvent his skillset at the highest level. He's an offensive player, and needs those looks to be successful. He isn't an elite forechecker or banger. He doesn't compliment those types of talents either. We saw Monahan struggle immensely in the very same situation in his final few months here.
It's not a franchise altering decision (far from it) but it's still poor asset management in my mind - especially given the state of this current roster.
I hope he succeeds too, and I won't be screaming bloody murder if it happens either. It is very possible that Ruzicka went to Conroy and asked for this to happen as well. I wouldn't discount that as a possibility.