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Old 05-13-2025, 09:24 AM   #75
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Originally Posted by Slanter View Post
Can somebody explain this to me like I'm 5? The guy is 23 (a young 23; just had his birthday in April). The only guys that scored more goals than him in the AHL are older (by 2-4 years). He plays centre, where the Flames have hardly any depth. He's obviously tearing up the AHL, yet he's not considered a top Flames prospect?

I honestly don't understand why he isn't considered likely to become a regular in the NHL. I'm not trying to say I'm smarter than the Flames coaches/development staff. There's obviously a reason.

What is it?
Foot speed and the rest of the 200 foot game.

Has the offensive skill to spend time developing him, but a lot to round out to call him a sure thing.
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