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Old 02-01-2026, 01:50 PM   #316
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After Basha's struggles in the AHL this season I would be surprised if the Flames want him turning pro. What if he struggles? Sending him to the ECHL isn't ideal. Though if the Flames do think he's ready then I support the move. Like others have said, him moving to a better conference seems like the best option. Then hopefully playing the WJC.
Flames had Gridin and Parekh in the AHL this season, both 19. I'm not advocating for Wyttenbach either way but there's success stories as much as there's struggles.

Michael Ferland couldn't cut it in the AHL or ECHL as a 20 year old and went back to the WHL.
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