Recalled/Assigned: Emile Poirier and Keegan Kanzig to Heat

[MuffinMerc]

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CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have assigned defenceman Keegan Kanzig and forward Emile Poirier to the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League.

Numerology: Poirier

Numerology: Kanzig

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[MonahanTheMan]

b a s e d

Now we shall see whether Kanzig has any true big-league potential...

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Should be a good experience for them. I'm glad that Poirier is going to be coached by Ward.

 

[JulianHopper*]

Will be interesting to see how Emile Poirier does in the AHL. Looks like he's ready to take the next step up so I think he'll do okay.

 

[Calculon]

Doubt Kanzig plays much if at all. Poirier might but I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't either.

 

[Zirakzigil]

This should be good for them both. Im curious if Poirier plays next year in the AHL or if he gets sent down for another year of junior.

 

[TheClassicK*]

Has anyone seen him play this season? I've only watched him during the Young Stars tournament last year and I thought he was okay. I wonder if he's going to be another Chris Breen or something better.

 

[MonahanTheMan]

Has anyone seen him play this season? I've only watched him during the Young Stars tournament last year and I thought he was okay. I wonder if he's going to be another Chris Breen or something better.

He could probably be a little better, his ceiling is likely more like a #6 than a #7. That being said, I don't think he will ever make the big club for any extended period of time, he'll just likely be an injury callup throughout his career.