In flames land it's starting to sound like Tkachuk is making the opening night roster (humble-brag post warning). He's been playing with Bennett and Brouwer every game of the preseason and by all accounts that line is carrying on into the season. Tkachuk's playing well around the net, sniping some goals and playing like a born pest. Skating hasn't looked like a problem (but not a strength) and he has shown the positional and defensive issues one expects in a young player, but he's been put into a good position to succeed and his weaknesses haven't been defining his game.
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Gulutzan also says "it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility" to see Tkachuk start the season in the NHL. #Flames
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
While not earth-shattering news, Glen Gulutzan suggested it's safe to say that Matthew Tkachuk will start regular season with #Flames.
Roger Millions @RogMillions
Gulutzan on Matthew Tkachuk will practice Saturday and Sunday. Won't commit to game 1 in Edm. Says he has put himself in good place. #Flames
I'm hearing that PLD also has a good shot and Pulju may need more seasoning before he's ready for NA ice.
Who's in? Who's not? Who's close? I want to know!
E: for your reference:http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2016e.html
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Gulutzan also says "it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility" to see Tkachuk start the season in the NHL. #Flames
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
While not earth-shattering news, Glen Gulutzan suggested it's safe to say that Matthew Tkachuk will start regular season with #Flames.
Roger Millions @RogMillions
Gulutzan on Matthew Tkachuk will practice Saturday and Sunday. Won't commit to game 1 in Edm. Says he has put himself in good place. #Flames
I'm hearing that PLD also has a good shot and Pulju may need more seasoning before he's ready for NA ice.
Who's in? Who's not? Who's close? I want to know!
E: for your reference:http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2016e.html
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