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Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Another year in junior, and maybe some seasoning in the AHL. No need to rush.
I think Dion Phaneuf was rushed to some degree and it went to his head.
**ducks and runs**
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A D-man successfully playing 2nd pairing minutes and scoring 21 goals was not rushed.
Did his success go to his head? sure seems like it.
Could the Flames have helped prevent that with better coaching / management? Probably.
But a guy who very very credibly finishes 3rd in the Calder Race to Crosby and Ovechkin was not rushed to the league, he was ready to play.