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Player Discussion Oliver Kylington

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Boo or don’t, who cares. If that’s how you get enjoyment out of the game than do it. I certainly didn’t think tkachuk or Gaudreau warranted them, don’t see why kylington does either. It was business, nothing personal. They gave yr of service to Calgary and moved on, that’s that.
 
I don't boo former players but I certainly don't get upset when others do. I understand other fans feelings of betrayal... especially when that betrayal comes after years of support and love. Life isn't just business. Loyalty is also an important component. I won't boo Kylington but as far as I'm concerned he's dead to me.
 
InfinityIggy said:
It could be that this does result in a better long-term pay day for him yes. There is a lot of risk for him on a 1 year deal as well, though.

Firstly it isn't a given he will be an "every night" player in Colorado, and even if he is, he is going to need a much better showing than what he did in the 30 or so games he played this year. Anything resembling that will result in PTO/Europe territory.

A 2 year deal with the Flames (unknown AAV aside) carries the upside of being twice as long, and more importantly an essentially guaranteed spot in the top 4 every night.

It's hard to look at this outcome objectively and surmise this is the path of least risk.
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Definitely not the lowest risk outcome for him, but I'm just saying that regardless of the odds, now is not the time to clown him. That will be in several months if/when he is no better than this past year.
 
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Oh man!
I hope he doesnt get booed. This is a story that the flames handled with class from beginning to end. Made the organization look really good, even to rival fans. He moved on for whatever reason, however, it looks like a fresh start for him. Good on him. This has a chance to work out well for everyone involved.
 
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I just took a glance and it looks like he is having a rough go in Colorado
 
He's travelling with the team? I assume that means he's playing again?
I think we dodged a bullet with Kylington this year
 
It wouldn't surprise me to hear some anti Kylington boos tonight.



Do I care? Nope. You're dead to me Olie.
 
Rubi said:
It wouldn't surprise me to hear some anti Kylington boos tonight.



Do I care? Nope. You're dead to me Olie.
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I hope the only thing he wasn't happy about was not being able to play for the team that drafted, developed, and nurtured him through the tough times
 
Master Bill said:
I hope the only thing he wasn't happy about was not being able to play for the team that drafted, developed, and nurtured him through the tough times
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I have a feeling that the only thing he was unhappy about was that nobody was offering him the $$ and term that he mistakenly felt he was worth. I imagine it was an eye opener when reality fell on him like a ton of bricks.
 
Rubi said:
I have a feeling that the only thing he was unhappy about was that nobody was offering him the $$ and term that he mistakenly felt he was worth. I imagine it was an eye opener when reality fell on him like a ton of bricks.
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Honestly, I think it’s the agents that do these guys dirty. But all contract stuff aside, I think there was probably some unspoken stuff going on there as well. I loved Shilly’s game, but perhaps it was always for the best for him to get a change of scenery.
 
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