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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
It is too bad Pelletier was waiver eligible this year. I think next season is where the organization won't be able to hide kids, as Honzek and Parekh will both be sure-fire starters on the team, perhaps Gridin (as Huska expects him to challenge for a spot), the Flames first round pick from this upcoming draft, and maybe another surprise or two. A handful of prospects become waiver-eligible next season, so there will be more exposed.
I argue that this is an unnecessary risk this season, at least when you factor-in that Pelletier had a great start to his pro career, with only one poor season where he got injured.
Either Conroy is pretty sure that Pelletier will not be claimed... or Conroy has an eye on someone else whom he wants to claim, and will try to sneak Pelletier down now instead. Maybe Conroy simply feels that Pelletier doesn't have enough upside to warrant protection now.
I do think that both Honzek and Klapka went beyond expectations and certainly solidified themselves in this lineup. They both deserve to be here, unquestionably. It is probably the right thing to do. I do think it will cost Pelletier, but you never know. I haven't see whom else was waived around the league, so maybe he passes.
I think Cooley and Schwindt will both pass.
Sad for Pelletier really. However, congratulations to both Honzek and Klapka! I am keeping my fingers crossed for Pelletier.
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Depending on how you handle things, adjusting your expectations down for Honzek and Parekh might be good as I don't see them as sure-fire starters with the Flames next season. Parekh still needs to outplay everyone else at the next camp by a large margin, while Honzek will need to stick with the Flames for the entire season this year to really be a sure-fire guy. Neither of those things are certain at all and in my view in fact, are unlikely to happen. Agree on Pelletier though! Really hoping he clears, does what Coronato did last season after being sent down, which is play like a beast, earn a call up and not look back.