Rumor: Matt O'Connor
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Not that I'm complaining, but it's astounding how many of these college FAs Calgary has been "in" on.
Signed Morrison.
In on (and lost) Baun and Bailey.
In on O'Connor.
I'm liking this direction and focus the Flames are bringing to the NCAA. The way these young players have developed, it's basically a free third-round pick - not a lock to make the NHL but a much better developed gamble on a player that plays with peers of similar age and physical maturity.
Also, I like that they're not offering to burn a year of their ELC just to get them to sign. They did it with Gaudreau, but presumably (aka no rumours) they're doing it with Morrison.
It's only a threat if he lets it be one. Every goaltender prospect is a crapshoot. Just like any other skater on the ice, they need to outperform their peers, and the reminder that there is competition needs to be prevalent in the background or the foreground, especially because of the limited amount of spots a roster has for them.
Signed Morrison.
In on (and lost) Baun and Bailey.
In on O'Connor.
I'm liking this direction and focus the Flames are bringing to the NCAA. The way these young players have developed, it's basically a free third-round pick - not a lock to make the NHL but a much better developed gamble on a player that plays with peers of similar age and physical maturity.
Also, I like that they're not offering to burn a year of their ELC just to get them to sign. They did it with Gaudreau, but presumably (aka no rumours) they're doing it with Morrison.
It's only a threat if he lets it be one. Every goaltender prospect is a crapshoot. Just like any other skater on the ice, they need to outperform their peers, and the reminder that there is competition needs to be prevalent in the background or the foreground, especially because of the limited amount of spots a roster has for them.
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Pretty much what I was going to say. Often goalies picked in mid to later rounds can surpass those picked in the 1st, three rounds because their development is so unpredictable (ie. Ortio picked in the 6th). I think it's wise to chose goalies with the right physical tools (size and ability) early on and take the riskier ones with later picks. Anyways yeah, if we can sign this guy why not? None of Gillies or MM have proven jack until they make it. Bring in competition to push these guys will only benefit everyone long term.
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Surprised he's visiting Edmonton and didn't just go for the DVD. Or are they not giving those out anymore?
Surprised he's visiting Edmonton and didn't just go for the DVD. Or are they not giving those out anymore?
Maybe it's a site visit hosted by Treliving.
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I would rather be a pile of garbage than a dump.
I think he's saying that Calgary has minimal garbage while Edmonton has a lot.
I worded it pretty poorly, but that was the joke I was trying to make.
I'll try better next time.
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Johnny GODreau
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If BU keeps winning no team can offer him a spot this year. Works well for the Flames.
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Eric Hartzell, who won the hobey baker when johnny was a sophomore, had a very good NCAA career as well and last I seen he's putting up average numbers in the ECHL. NCAA players that go undrafted are sort of a crap shoot and I think goalies even more.
