[News] Sieloff will not return to Windsor

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

The former two-time murder capital of Canada vs. a city right across the river from a third world city.

I'm sure he prefers Stabotsford better though.

I prefer Deadmonton. Not at all relevant to thread but suitable, as burning a rival team is always hilarious.

Originally Posted by Goodlad

Care to explain why you feel this way?

I assume he believes Seiloff isn't physically mature enough for pro hockey. However, he apparently hasn't watched Seiloff or read the multiple sources of him being physically mature enough for the AHL at the very least.

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by Goodlad

Care to explain why you feel this way?

See his/her username

LOL

[Vinny01]

Abby is going to be a young team, playing the same style as the Flames. Ramage, Wortherspoon, Sieloff, Billins will be thrown the the wolves but there will be plenty of young forwards as well. I think this is a good call

[Wolven]

Great news for Sieloff. It sounded like he earned a step up from the CHL in camp and now he has it.

[doctajones428]

Dion who?

Huge open ice hits here we come!

[flamesrule14]

Good for Sieloff. He's earned it with the way he has played in prospect camp and during training camp. He's physically ready for the next step and hopefully he can become a solid player for the Heat this season.

[MissTeeks]

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames8m
Jay Feaster is speaking to media regarding @PatSieloff turning pro - "We came to the conclusion Patrick will turn pro."

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames7m
"It says a lot about (Patrick) ... He has a very, very good camp ... we believe he's (close) to be being able to play." - Feaster

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames4m
Feaster says the #Flames have informed @usahockey they will release Sieloff to them if he is chosen for their 2014 WJC team.

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames3m
"Physically & mentally, I feel ready ... I'm going to keep pushing." - @PatSieloff on turning pro pic.twitter.com/xTQZxY1uuD

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames2m
"To get the chance to maybe go back again ... another gold would be nice." - @PatSieloff on potentially playing in the 2014 WJC

[Jacks]

Fun to see these young guys moving up through the system. The difference in the make up of this team over the course of a couple of years is going to be huge.

[Hatter]

Happy to see they will release him for the WJHC. It really is an awesome tournament for these kids.

[getbak]

He's the odds-on favourite to be the captain of Team USA.

[Northendzone]

does playing in Abby use a year off of his ELC?

[thymebalm]

Wow. Seems like Sieloff gets the best of both worlds. A pro contract with all the funds that accompany it, and he still gets to compete in the best youth tournament in the world.

I'm curious about one thing. Ferland couldn't hack it as a pro last year, was buried on the depth chart and so the brass returned him to the junior league as an over-ager. This ended up working out extremely well for Ferland's development.

Could this happen again for Sieloff? If it seems as though he isn't getting the mins or experience, will they be able to send him back down to junior?

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Seems like somebody is knocking on the door of the NHL...

[macrov]

IMO this was obviously going to happen. As is the fact that as the deadline approaches Russel, Butler and Smith will all be traded for picks, clearing up permanent roster space for Cundari and Sieloff.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Calgary Flames‏@NHLFlames4m
Feaster says the #Flames have informed @usahockey they will release Sieloff to them if he is chosen for their 2014 WJC team.

Nice move. Hope it's the same for Monahan.

[CaptainCrunch]

Ferland's demotion and lack of confidence came from distraction due to personal issues and maybe a lack of understanding of professional requirements.

Seiloff seems to have confidence and preparation in spades. Ferland didn't struggle for lack of developed skills as much as a lack of developed head.

He was sent back to juniors to get his confidence back.

[thymebalm]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Ferland's demotion and lack of confidence came from distraction due to personal issues and maybe a lack of understanding of professional requirements.

Seiloff seems to have confidence and preparation in spades. Ferland didn't struggle for lack of developed skills as much as a lack of developed head.

He was sent back to juniors to get his confidence back.

Absolutely the reasons will be completely different. Ignoring the personal situations of each, if for some reason, Sieloff isn't able to get meaningful development in Abby, can he go back? I know it wouldn't be for the same reasons as Ferland.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by macrov

IMO this was obviously going to happen. As is the fact that as the deadline approaches Russel, Butler and Smith will all be traded for picks, clearing up permanent roster space for Cundari and Sieloff.

Russell won't be going anywhere for a while, and you won't have any issue with that.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by nik-

Nice move. Hope it's the same for Monahan.

If Monahan is in the NHL playing at an NHL level I don't want him going to the World Juniors and taking a step down in competition just because I'd like to see him playing in it.

If Sieloff is in the AHL it's different though.

Anyways, good for him and the Flames.

[sureLoss]

According to this article, Sieloff can still be returned to Windsor before Feb 10.

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/09...ff-to-windsor/

Sieloff can play nine games with the Flames before his NHL contract kicks in. He can still be sent to the AHL, but NHL clubs have a Feb. 10 cutoff date to option a player back to junior hockey.


While not expecting him to return, there’s little doubt the Spitfires will keep a card available just in case.


The last time that happened was in 2011 when the Toronto Maple Leafs placed Jerry D’Amigo with its AHL farm team, but sent him back to the Kitchener Rangers after 41 games with the Toronto Marlies and just days before the deadline.


“We have to move on as if we’ll never see him again and make alternate plans,” Boughner said. “We assess our team now that everyone’s back and see where we’re at.”