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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Especially with where the Flames are in the standings.
Conroy has been adamant that young players need to play in a competitive environment to learn how to win at this level. If we subtract Hanifin and Tanev, that doesn't immediately drop us down the standings. What we get is Poirier/Solo/Kuznetsov coming up and playing in games where the outcome actually matters. The playoffs would still be within reach, so the environment at the NHL level would be that every game matters.
Perfect opportunity to help young players develop.
...the Flames would likely tumble down the standings through this process, but it doesn't remove the benefits of having those young players play in those games.
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Meaningful games yes, but remove Tanev and Hanifin and you already have a Kylington who has hardly played in 2 years playing with a waiver pick up.
That d core would get steam rolled and maybe it's better to have a Stanley get steam rolled as we fall down the standings and the kids get meaningful games next year.
I'm ok with 1 guy getting the call but the kids can win in the AHL and play in the playoffs down there for this year.