InfinityIggy
Zagidulin's Dad
If Tkachuk gets a shot for the 9 games I'd actually like to see him with Backlund and Frolik. Those two are good enough to help cover the rookie mistakes.
I agree. Him or Shinkaruk.
If Tkachuk gets a shot for the 9 games I'd actually like to see him with Backlund and Frolik. Those two are good enough to help cover the rookie mistakes.
I agree. Him or Shinkaruk.
yeah a dumpster fireMangiapane-Backlund-Frolik would set things on fire.
Hahah I wouldn't go that far.
The flames were one of the first teams to contact his agent when he was bought out and he was interested in them from the beginning as well.
Last season was a rough one no doubt but he's motivated and feels that he has something to prove. Been working out and skating all summer.
Gulutzan laid it out to him and he knows what he has to do to make the team. They would want him to focus of being a depth player and work hard on the PK, as it's always been one of his strongest qualities on the ice.
Some Van fans are bitter, but let's be honest here. He's always been a strong 2nd liner but as he got older he developed as a 3rd line depth locker room leader. After the cup loss and the teams identity(minus the leadership of the Sedins) shifted I feel he was forced to fill the secondary scoring holes left behind from trades and free agent departures. It just didn't suit him well and fans who don't recognize the game beyond stats were quick to jump on him. He wasn't a big fan of Desjardins and said lately that he had lost the team at times. He always said that Gulutzan was one of the people in Van management that had a real grip of the game. But life goes on and here he is now looking forward to continuing his career in Calgary.
Hopefully look forward to being on here this season.
I could see one or even two more PTO's being handed out. I mean, who's gonna play that topline RW spot.
PTOs are mostly garbage...dont hold your breath on that top RW spot
PTOs are mostly garbage...dont hold your breath on that top RW spot
I could see one or even two more PTO's being handed out. I mean, who's gonna play that topline RW spot.
HiggsBroSon: Does he have any qualms about riding the bus on the farm, or is it NHL/Bust for him?
I think he'd be great as the call up guy/mentor in the AHL.
As a huge Stockton Heat fan, I am not going to lie. I would love him to play for the Heat and work with Morgan Klimchuk. Klimmer has the tools IMO to be very similar to your brother during his prime, he's already a hard worker, coachable and solid defensively/on the PK but a mmentor like your brother could really give him a big advantage.They said they would let him know early if managment believes he can make the team giving him more time to discuss other options. Honestly and this isn't just the aged whiskey I've consumed talking I think he makes the team. He's more skilled than some of the 4th line options all around. He may not be as physical but he's a smarter all around player plus his PK skills are still quality. His agent called him and said one of his younger clients was asked to watch video of game situation and comment on it. Every PK video was of chris. So besides having an awesome, more handsome younger brother the guy is doing something correctly.
But I guess AHL isn't out of the question
Didn't this guy not want to be in Calgary the first time around? Likely won't make the team anyways. Or maybe I am confusing him with Drury? Or maybe it was both guys..
The media claimed he didn't want to play in Canada but he never once said anything negative about Calgary or Canada. He did however say he was coming off a really tough year and was looking or a fresh start. Which I think is fairDidn't this guy not want to be in Calgary the first time around? Likely won't make the team anyways. Or maybe I am confusing him with Drury? Or maybe it was both guys..
What I could root for in camp:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Hamilton
Ferland-Backlund-Frolik
Tkachuk-Bennett-Brouwer
Bouma-Stajan-Hathaway
Higgins/Chiasson
AHL:
Bollig
Vey
Prospects
If you are ready to defect we can always use another drop in the C of RedTo Flames fans: this is just too bizarre. I can't think of a single player on your team I hate anymore. Take care of Shinkaruk.