There's no way Mike Stone is a Flame next season
You can't just look at offensive production from an AHL defenseman and say "oh he should be in the NHL". If that were the case TJ Brennan would be an NHL defenseman and Zach Redmond would still be in the NHL. Yes, Andersson looks very good for Stockton, but that does not mean he is absolutely ready.
Where did I say he has issues with his defensive play? Wotherspoon looked good in his first couple stints in the NHL too, lots of players do; it doesn't meant they are NHL ready. Which is my whole point, you never know until they earn a full-time job, so someone declaring unequivocally that he should be in the NHL is simply not in touch with the reality of the situation.Andersson is an offensive dman for sure, but that also doesn’t mean he has issues in his defensive play. I had no issues with him when he was up the last time in his overall play. And by all accounts his game has taken another big step since going back down. I feel really confident in saying he could be playing on the bottom pairing and would probably be a step up on Kulak.
Where did I say he has issues with his defensive play? Wotherspoon looked good in his first couple stints in the NHL too, lots of players do; it doesn't meant they are NHL ready. Which is my whole point, you never know until they earn a full-time job, so someone declaring unequivocally that he should be in the NHL is simply not in touch with the reality of the situation.
Where did I say he has issues with his defensive play? Wotherspoon looked good in his first couple stints in the NHL too, lots of players do; it doesn't meant they are NHL ready. Which is my whole point, you never know until they earn a full-time job, so someone declaring unequivocally that he should be in the NHL is simply not in touch with the reality of the situation.
Except I wasn't pushing back. I think he most likely is ready. I just think only a complete idiot would state that someone is guaranteed to be ready based on offensive numbers, or to state as if it is a fact that he is indeed ready. Even if the odds are 95% in his favor, that's still not a guarantee.Well you stated that he shouldn’t just be judged by his offensive production, so I assumed you were talking about his defensive play.
I’m kinda surprised you’re pushing back against this as much as you are. Andersson is the text book definition of a ripened prospect. He had a cup of coffee up here and looked very good. And since going back down, he’s been absolutely dominant and brought his play to another level. He’s been playing great hockey at both ends, he’s a good skater and passer, named an all star and was the MVP of the game, he’s addressed his fitness. The Flames management and coach Huska always speak to how good he is and talk about him that he’s basically ready. He’s approaching the point that his development will plateau if he’s not brought up soon.
Anyways I agree with your point that you don’t really know until you know. But I also think it’s 95% safe to hypothesize that Andersson can play and play well in the NHL right now.
Except I wasn't pushing back. I think he most likely is ready. I just think only a complete idiot would state that someone is guaranteed to be ready based on offensive numbers, or to state as if it is a fact that he is indeed ready. Even if the odds are 95% in his favor, that's still not a guarantee.
Also, a defenseman spending 2 years in the AHL is hardly the definition of a ripened prospect.
I pushed back against 1 stupid post, had he said I think he's ready and he's producing well... I wouldn't have said a word. My issue is with people inflating him like he's a f***ing hot air balloonThe tone of your post and this one does suggest that you’re pushing back against it though. Saying people saying such are idiots lol. Of course there’s a chance he could be called up and he would struggle and show he’s not ready. But going with the information we have, I feel confident in saying he’s ready for the show now and would flourish. Andersson has had a fantastic developmental season, he deserves all the praise he’s getting and I think he’s earned the title of our top prospect (even over happy feet). I’d feel totally confident to see him play on our bottom pairing.
I don't think we do. I think we held them for 2 years, unless the German leagues don't have a transfer agreement, then we would retain his rights forever.Do we still have the rights to David Wolf?
Pardon the pun, but he went full on beast mode this morning. Can definitely understand what the scouts saw in him.
Valimaki has a hat trick tonight. All Even strength goals.
He was due to explode I think he's getting a tonne of Shots on net.
Also Phillips needs a point vs Portland to extend his Point streak to 22 (could be 23 unsure) games.
The game is still on I'll check tomorrow to see if their is any highlights but I'm not sure there will be some WHL teams (Victoria is really good) are a lot more diligent putting up highlights than othersDO you happen to have a vid of Valimaki's hat trick my good friend?
Looks like it's a "pink in the rink" type weekend for the home team, Stockton does this for 1 weekend every season as well.
To those of you who have watched Stockton a lot this year, how has Shinkaruk been? He's a great kid and looked promising with the Comets a couple years ago.
Also, I haven't had the chance to see Andersson play a game in person, but got to see him in the All Star game this year. His skating didn't look bad at all, certainly not worth worrying about.