[News] Flames recall Pelletier and Duehr. Ritchie to IR

[Hockey-and_stuff]

I'm going to Boo-ehr Duehr

[Mindtravellee]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

Not sure I understand any reasoning to plug in Duehr before Pelletier. They've both played approximately the same number of professional games.

It's hard not to believe its a size thing when that seems to be the only stark difference in the players. It's disappointing from my perspective, this seeming bias toward size over skill.

Maybe someone that watches the Wranglers more can comment, but I would've thought Jones or Schwit would've been further ahead for a call. Don't they both project as 4th liners too?

[Savvy27]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

Not sure I understand any reasoning to plug in Duehr before Pelletier. They've both played approximately the same number of professional games.

It's hard not to believe its a size thing when that seems to be the only stark difference in the players. It's disappointing from my perspective, this seeming bias toward size over skill.

I'm curious about how Pelletier looks in practice. I'm not sure if they have had a chance to skate yet, but Pelletier really struggled against NHLers in his first year and wasn't a standout in camp, so it could be that he needs more prep time than Duehr who is older and bigger.

Another reason may be that Pelletier could use the first game to watch St. Louis from above with a coach and see how they play and ask questions. Maybe even to watch Huberdeau and Kadri to scope out them or other potential linemates.

Hopefully we see him in the rematch.

[Hockey_Ninja]

I called up Pelletier on NHL23 and scored a goal with him in his first game. Hopefully I manifested that into reality

[Mindtravellee]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

I'm curious about how Pelletier looks in practice. I'm not sure if they have had a chance to skate yet, but Pelletier really struggled against NHLers in his first year and wasn't a standout in camp, so it could be that he needs more prep time than Duehr who is older and bigger.

Another reason may be that Pelletier could use the first game to watch St. Louis from above with a coach and see how they play and ask questions. Maybe even to watch Huberdeau and Kadri to scope out them or other potential linemates.

Hopefully we see him in the rematch.

Iirc he took about 10 or so games to adjust to the AHL. I don't know if I'd call any preseason games the adjustment for the NHL but this is a good chance to start knocking over those 10 games

[Naitix]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

I'm curious about how Pelletier looks in practice. I'm not sure if they have had a chance to skate yet, but Pelletier really struggled against NHLers in his first year and wasn't a standout in camp, so it could be that he needs more prep time than Duehr who is older and bigger.

Another reason may be that Pelletier could use the first game to watch St. Louis from above with a coach and see how they play and ask questions. Maybe even to watch Huberdeau and Kadri to scope out them or other potential linemates.

Hopefully we see him in the rematch.

Nah Pelletier was just off at the start of the year, he looked bad in his first 4-5 AHL games too to start the year. He is not even close to the player that he showed in the camp

[looooob]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Looks like Duehr will get in before Pelletier.

It's funny, if Darryl Sutter coached the 80-81 Chicago Blackhawks, would he have given a 22 year old, 5'10" Darryl Sutter who had 79pts in 88 AHL games a prominent roster spot on that team. I really doubt it.

No chance 64 year old Darryl Sutter plays 22 year old Darryl Sutter on a line with Dennis Savard and Tom Lysiak

maybe one of these undersized fellers would endear himself to the ol' coach by spending a year in Japan

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

Not sure I understand any reasoning to plug in Duehr before Pelletier. They've both played approximately the same number of professional games.

It's hard not to believe its a size thing when that seems to be the only stark difference in the players. It's disappointing from my perspective, this seeming bias toward size over skill.

So you're saying they play the exact same role and the only thing different is size?

[Reggie Dunlop]

[tony-soprano]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Mangs packin his bags for his move to Wranglers locker room.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Savvy27

I'm curious about how Pelletier looks in practice. I'm not sure if they have had a chance to skate yet, but Pelletier really struggled against NHLers in his first year and wasn't a standout in camp, so it could be that he needs more prep time than Duehr who is older and bigger.



Another reason may be that Pelletier could use the first game to watch St. Louis from above with a coach and see how they play and ask questions. Maybe even to watch Huberdeau and Kadri to scope out them or other potential linemates.



Hopefully we see him in the rematch.

If it were true that the Flames didn't play him because of how he looked in a practice than his 95 AHL games, then I would be very concerned with the coach and front offices ability to evaluate talent, so I hope that isn't the case.

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[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

If it were true that the Flames didn't play him because of how he looked in a practice than his 95 AHL games, then I would be very concerned with the coach and front offices ability to evaluate talent, so I hope that isn't the case.

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The AHL isn’t the NHL.

[TheScorpion]

As much as coaches say otherwise, the NHL has to be a developmental league to an extent if you ever want to integrate young guys with no experience.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

As much as coaches say otherwise, the NHL has to be a developmental league to an extent if you ever want to integrate young guys with no experience.

It is. For players who hack it.

[TheScorpion]

Pelts can hack it!

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Pelts can hack it!

I think so too!

[Nelson]

I'm starting to be concerned about how this situation with Sutter not playing Pelletier could affect Coronato's decision to sign. At this point, there's no evidence that Coronato won't sign, but if for some reason he chooses not to sign like Fox, I think it will be fair to look back at Sutter's refusal to play Pelletier after two great AHL seasons and ask if that influenced Coronato's choice.

[Lanny_McDonald]

If I were Coronato's camp I would be doing absolutely everything to work a trade of his rights. I would want nothing to do with the Calgary Flames, especially with Darryl Sutter involved in the decision making. Sutter being with the team would be costing him money.

[sketchyt]

Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald

If I were Coronato's camp I would be doing absolutely everything to work a trade of his rights. I would want nothing to do with the Calgary Flames, especially with Darryl Sutter involved in the decision making. Sutter being with the team would be costing him money.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Edgy! Prove where I'm wrong in the assumption.