07-06-2017, 03:34 PM
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#81
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Had an idea!
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Originally Posted by Heavy Jack
Huh?
Dude put up over 100 points as a rookie in the OHL playing with Marner and Dvorak. Backlund/Frolik aren't slowpokes either and I think he could easily keep up with a duo like that. Tkachuk has a good way of finding the seems once he digs in behind the net and has no problem making plays on the fly either.
Personally I think Tkachuk - Bennett - Ferland could be lethal.
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I would also not make the assumption that Tkachuk won't improve his skating.
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07-06-2017, 04:25 PM
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#82
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Originally Posted by Azure
I would also not make the assumption that Tkachuk won't improve his skating.
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It seems easier to do nowadays than it once was. Players like Horvat and Draisaitl have been able to overcome big concerns about their foot speed in their draft years.
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07-06-2017, 04:42 PM
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#83
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Loved hearing about McGrattan's involvement too. Guy continues to be a beauty
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07-06-2017, 08:48 PM
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#84
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by btimbit
Loved hearing about McGrattan's involvement too. Guy continues to be a beauty
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Definitely one of the good ones, glad he's there to lead the way by his example.
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07-06-2017, 08:53 PM
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#85
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by KelVarnsen
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Great article. Would be a great story if he can come back strong
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07-06-2017, 09:01 PM
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#86
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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Originally Posted by DJones
Great article. Would be a great story if he can come back strong
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Agreed on both, excellent article and I really want him to succeed off and on the ice.
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07-23-2017, 03:38 PM
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#87
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The best gift of sobriety is being able to pass the knowledge on to someone like you! Looking forward to this kid being a force on the ice! https://t.co/AXSWkPV07b
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07-23-2017, 03:43 PM
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#88
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Originally Posted by activeStick
The best gift of sobriety is being able to pass the knowledge on to someone like you! Looking forward to this kid being a force on the ice! https://t.co/AXSWkPV07b |
Love this! Really pulling for Emile this year!!
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07-23-2017, 04:15 PM
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#89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by activeStick
The best gift of sobriety is being able to pass the knowledge on to someone like you! Looking forward to this kid being a force on the ice! https://t.co/AXSWkPV07b |
Damn you Brian McGrattan you are amazing.
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07-23-2017, 05:18 PM
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#90
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Is Mcgrattan employed by the Flames? If not why?
Guy had paid his salary out with Ferland alone 1000x over.
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07-23-2017, 06:13 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
It seems easier to do nowadays than it once was. Players like Horvat and Draisaitl have been able to overcome big concerns about their foot speed in their draft years.
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Tavares did the same.
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07-23-2017, 06:48 PM
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#92
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
Is Mcgrattan employed by the Flames? If not why?
Guy had paid his salary out with Ferland alone 1000x over.
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Does he want to be employed by the Flames?
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07-23-2017, 06:53 PM
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#93
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
Is Mcgrattan employed by the Flames? If not why?
Guy had paid his salary out with Ferland alone 1000x over.
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Sounds like there's some sort of arrangement. He spoke at developmental camp. Consultant work perhaps?
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07-23-2017, 07:18 PM
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#94
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Quote:
Originally Posted by activeStick
The best gift of sobriety is being able to pass the knowledge on to someone like you! Looking forward to this kid being a force on the ice! https://t.co/AXSWkPV07b |
Damn, Brian McGrattan. You scary!
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07-23-2017, 08:11 PM
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#95
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Gotta love Big Ern. Outside of Tim Hunter, Grats is the enforcer that endeared himself to me the quickest and the most in the history of the Flames.
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07-23-2017, 08:56 PM
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#96
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Mightyfire89
Gotta love Big Ern. Outside of Tim Hunter, Grats is the enforcer that endeared himself to me the quickest and the most in the history of the Flames.
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For me it's oliwa
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07-23-2017, 09:15 PM
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#97
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Sounds like there's some sort of arrangement. He spoke at developmental camp. Consultant work perhaps?
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A contract of some sort would not be surprising...sounds like he is done playing after a so so year in England.
http://thehockeywriters.com/brian-mc...gham-panthers/
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07-23-2017, 09:24 PM
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#98
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mightyfire89
Gotta love Big Ern. Outside of Tim Hunter, Grats is the enforcer that endeared himself to me the quickest and the most in the history of the Flames.
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it's going to be enjoyable to hear him speak candidly about the league too. i saw his hotstove with kerr on saturday, and he's got some unbelievable hockey stories.
kerr was also great in this format, very much the presenter, just let the guys talk.
also worth pointing out that his sobriety was only really mentioned in passing, and when things opened up for questions it wasn't asked about. he was there to talk hockey.
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