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Old 08-26-2024, 12:42 PM   #222
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction View Post
I was thinking that, or maybe Gridin is trying to force himself into the AHL by being non-committal about signing with a CHL team.

Not too many 18 year olds play in the AHL, but it isn't unheard of. Kevin Fiala, Moritz Seider, David Pasternak, and Quinton Byfield are a few recent and current NHLers that took that route.

Maybe the Flames want to see him in camp and let him play a few AHL games to see where they actually want him.
My guess is if he has a strong camp and if he's physically mature enough they'd prefer him to be in the AHL than the QMJHL.

Even if just for a part of the season, and then assign him to the Q later on.
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