"Their future with the Calgary Flames appears bright.
That didn't take away the sting of being sent back to the junior ranks for either of the team's blue-chip prospects, Sven Baertschi and Max Reinhart.
"It's tough," said Baertschi, the 18-year-old Swiss winger drafted 24th overall by the Flames this summer.
The disappointment in his voice comes through clearly through the phone as he prepared to hop on a plane.
"I was hoping I would get the chance to start the season with them. But it's their decision," Baertschi continued. "One thing is for sure, they want to start with the best team available. If I don't fit in, it's not their fault.""
