06-26-2017, 03:32 PM
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#21
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
Wouldn't bet on it. Hathaway's spot to lose IMO.
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I disagree. I like Hathaway as much as anyone but he isn't nearly as good as Versteeg. He scored at a top-6 clip last year, and is essentially the perfect middle-six winger.
The Flames have three spots up for grabs up front: 1RW, 3LW, and 4RW. Monahan, Backlund, Bennett, and Jankowski are the centres, with Stajan able to step in if Janko falters and slot in at the 13th forward if not. Gaudreau, Tkachuk, and Lazar are the left wingers... Bouma goes to the AHL. Frolik, Brouwer, and Ferland are the right wingers.
Maybe Hathaway grabs the 4RW spot but I think Stajan does first. He's not going to play on the third line with Bennett, though... he needs a finesse guy like Versteeg to feed him the puck.
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06-26-2017, 03:33 PM
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#22
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by getbak
Interesting that Vey apparently received a QO despite already signing in Europe for next year. I guess this holds his rights if he decides to come back in a year and doesn't really cost anything.
Not surprising about Culkin and Morrison. Sucks that Culkin probably would have been called up if he hadn't been injured two years ago.
Kind of surprising about Spoon, but I think he still has value.
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Spoon might end up the 7th defenceman.
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06-26-2017, 03:42 PM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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Not surprised they don't want arbitration. It's something I've always found weird anyway ... "We want to sign the player, and here's why he sucks!"
Although some of those arbitration stories are undoubtedly funny. "BRENDAN MORRISON IS DA MOUSE!!!"
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/547156
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06-26-2017, 03:43 PM
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#24
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All I can get
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bingo
I'm hoping it's two of plus a veteran add (Stone if he comes down on wants, or another)
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In that scenario, I'd say Andersson has the inside track for one spot. One of Wotherspoon or Kulak for the other.
Wotherspoon/Kulak sort of have a Commodore/Montador vibe to 'em.
Last edited by Reggie Dunlop; 06-26-2017 at 03:45 PM.
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06-26-2017, 03:45 PM
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#25
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
In that scenario, I'd say Andersson has the inside track for one spot. One of Wotherspoon or Kulak for the other.
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Hopefully Andersson takes his training regimen very seriously this summer.
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06-26-2017, 03:46 PM
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#27
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All I can get
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Originally Posted by timbit
Hopefully Anderson takes his training regimen very seriously this summer.
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I think he got that message and will stick to the program.
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06-26-2017, 03:55 PM
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#28
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the 'Dome
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I'd prefer Andersson play at least one more year in the AHL.
He's only played one season of pro hockey, no sense in rushing him. Obviously if he absolutely tears it up during training camp/pre-season then they will give him a spot and waive/trade one of Wotherspoon/Kulak. I just think another year in the AHL would be ideal.
On defense, I am hoping for:
Giordano - Hamilton
Brodie - Hamonic
Kulak - Stone
Wotherspoon
Last edited by Bar-Down; 06-26-2017 at 04:17 PM.
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06-26-2017, 03:56 PM
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#29
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#1 Goaltender
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Wooohooo! Bye bye Chaser!
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06-26-2017, 03:59 PM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
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I'm surprised they're bringing back Wotherspoon and Vey to be honest. I don't see a future for either guy on the team but I guess they don't see anyone else taking their spot in the AHL this year.
On Chiasson, the guy put up 12 goals and 24 points for less than $1mil. Don't know how much more you can ask of a guy making that salary. I want him back and I don't understand the constant hate for him. As long as they keep him on the 4th line he's an excellent depth guy.
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06-26-2017, 03:59 PM
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#31
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Kristen Odland @Kristen_Odland
Treliving: “The thought process behind Alex Chiasson is that he was arb-eligible and that doesn’t necessarily eliminate Alex 100 per cent."
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06-26-2017, 04:04 PM
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#32
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Franchise Player
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Would rather have let Wotherspoon go
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06-26-2017, 04:05 PM
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#33
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bar-Down
I'd prefer Andersson play at least one more year in the AHL.
He's only played one season of pro hockey, no sense in rushing him. Obviously if he absolutely tears it up during training camp/pre-season then they will give him a spot and waive/trade one of Wotherspoon/Kulak. I just think another year in the AHL would be ideal.
On defense, I am hoping for:
Giordano - Hamilton
Brodie - Hamonic
Stone - Kulak
Wotherspoon
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Stone is a RHD and Kulak is a LHD. Not sure why you've switched them around
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06-26-2017, 04:09 PM
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#34
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli
#Flames did not qualify Alex Chiasson, another RFA who has arbitration rights. Likely to be re-signed, but UFA on Sat. if not.
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06-26-2017, 04:10 PM
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#35
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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Chiasson will be back.
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06-26-2017, 04:11 PM
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#36
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Yup, Chiasson performed well on that deal, I'd be surprised if he wasn't brought back. Just keep him away from top 6 minutes.
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06-26-2017, 04:15 PM
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#37
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I'd imagine that, with Chiasson back, Hathaway will be the first call-up, then. I'd bet the lineup will likely shape up like this:
Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland/UFA
Frolik - Backlund - Brouwer
Tkachuk - Bennett - Versteeg
Lazar - Jankowski - Chiasson
Stajan
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06-26-2017, 04:18 PM
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#38
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: In the 'Dome
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
Stone is a RHD and Kulak is a LHD. Not sure why you've switched them around
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My mistake, switched them around.
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06-26-2017, 04:20 PM
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#39
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sec206/208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I'd imagine that, with Chiasson back, Hathaway will be the first call-up, then. I'd bet the lineup will likely shape up like this:
Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland/UFA
Frolik - Backlund - Brouwer
Tkachuk - Bennett - Versteeg
Lazar - Jankowski - Chiasson
Stajan
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Lazar shoots right, so I would expect him to play RW no?
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06-26-2017, 04:22 PM
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#40
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theslymonkey
Lazar shoots right, so I would expect him to play RW no?
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I suppose, maybe then the bottom-6 shapes out like this:
Tkachuk - Bennett - Lazar
Versteeg - Jankowski - Chiasson
Stajan
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