I think Duehr's role is a fairly simple one - effort, create contact, defensively responsible... I can't imagine it is a systems issue between Sutter and Huska. He got married in the off-season between Sutter and Huska, so maybe something changed there? Maybe it was his extension? Maybe a lack of confidence when things looked easy for him that one year, and then suddenly things got hard?
At any rate, the best example I can think of is Hathaway. In his first two years here, he was inconsistent as heck. Put in a solid game or two, and then be completely invisible for the next 5 before getting sent back down. That last year he was with the Flames he managed to put together a very consistent effort for the season and never looked back.
Hopefully Duehr can do this - I agree with Sandman that if he puts in a good half-season, he might be worth something at the deadline. Teams really like to add sandpaper/speed type of guys who can help with depth scoring.
I would send Klapka back to the Wranglers too. He seems to be getting worse being out of the lineup for so long. Next year he needs waivers, so let's just let him cook down there, and bring him back up towards the end of the season for a solid 10 game run or so. If the Flames want to keep him up for the rest of the season, he needs to play regularly.
If Pelletier does get called up, I hope he manages to find his game up here. I am not as down on his potential as many posters seem to be. I just see him more of a project that can be a good middle-six guy who is also a glue-guy that helps keep the team's spirits high.
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