Bad Goalie
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I suppose Ferland will get a ton of minutes in Utica, and maybe even some pp time. If he can somehow survive the rigors of that league, then there's a chance he could help the Canucks down the stretch.
I think problem with him playing in the NHL to start the season, was that he played such limited minutes, nobody knew if he was still playing 'hurt', including possibly the player himself. In the AHL he'll take some hits and be over the boards for major minutes. I'm guessing that if the symptoms return, then that's it for the season.
I don't think you have been a spectator of conditioning Canucks. Their ice time is very controlled. They get as much ice time as has been prescribed by the parent and exactly under what circumstances. The object is to let then skate up to game speed. Stretch out their muscles and see how things feel. They might get some heavier skating in at practice. Anyone thinking he is going to get "major minutes" and mix it up enough to have to "survive the rigors of that league" is mistaken. I wouldn't expect him to take a whole lot of hits either unless he goes out of his way to encourage that sort of hit back because he will be matched up with the less physical players. Hell they didn't even give Bo a single shift on the PP.