[Signing] Flames will sign college free agent Spencer Foo on July 1st

[Bill Bumface]

At worst, it looks like we have our Colborne shootout specialist replacement.

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by chemgear

Here's what I found online for it:

I was hoping this was another video from the AssHandler.

[StrykerSteve]

Sorry bud, I was out of town all last week. No dev camp for me this year.

[dying4acup]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Tre should find and opposite winger with the last name "Bar". That way, the Flames will have a FooBar line.

Shame Bartschi is gone! 😂

[dash_pinched]

Conroy expects Foo to push for a spot in the opening night lineup.

The Calgary Flames won the college free agent sweepstakes earlier this month with the signing of Union College star Spencer Foo.

Foo chose Calgary over the Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights, and the Flames are hoping to see him in their lineup this season.

"My expectation for him is to push and make the NHL club," Calgary assistant general manager Craig Conroy told NHL.com. "He's got speed, he's competitive, and he's got skill. The thing I like probably the most about Spencer is about how hard he competes. Does he start in the NHL? That'll be up to him.

http://www.tsn.ca/flames-expect-foo-...eason-1.812926

[killer_carlson]

Message to a few of the vets.....

[mrdonkey]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Conroy expects Foo to push for a spot in the opening night lineup.

The Calgary Flames won the college free agent sweepstakes earlier this month with the signing of Union College star Spencer Foo.

Foo chose Calgary over the Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights, and the Flames are hoping to see him in their lineup this season.

"My expectation for him is to push and make the NHL club," Calgary assistant general manager Craig Conroy told NHL.com. "He's got speed, he's competitive, and he's got skill. The thing I like probably the most about Spencer is about how hard he competes. Does he start in the NHL? That'll be up to him.

http://www.tsn.ca/flames-expect-foo-...eason-1.812926

Interesting. It sure sounds like management has him as a potential opening night player, and given that gaping hole on the #1 line I have to think Gulutzan gives Foo plenty of time in the preseason to try out there.

Definitely a player I'll be watching very closely during camp, because I honestly have no idea where he ends up. Wouldn't surprise me if one of the 'old guy' RWs are signed to a PTO to light a fire under his butt and/or provide a safety net of sorts.

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by mrdonkey

Interesting. It sure sounds like management has him as a potential opening night player, and given that gaping hole on the #1 line I have to think Gulutzan gives Foo plenty of time in the preseason to try out there.

Definitely a player I'll be watching very closely during camp, because I honestly have no idea where he ends up. Wouldn't surprise me if one of the 'old guy' RWs are signed to a PTO to light a fire under his butt and/or provide a safety net of sorts.

I really don't see the need for this at all:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland/Foo
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Brouwer
one of
Stajan - Jankowski - Ferland/Foo/Lazar
or
Ferland - Stajan -Foo/Lazar

Hamilton

No room for an old guy at all. This team needs to get faster not old and slower.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I feel like Foo needs a year in the AHL. Would get some solid ice time there.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by Since1984

I really don't see the need for this at all:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland/Foo
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Brouwer
one of
Stajan - Jankowski - Ferland/Foo/Lazar
or
Ferland - Stajan -Foo/Lazar

Hamilton

No room for an old guy at all. This team needs to get faster not old and slower.

He said PTO, not a guaranteed contract. Also if a player comes in and earns a spot then they're the best player for that spot. Versteeg is a great example

[---Hatrick---]

Originally Posted by Since1984

I really don't see the need for this at all:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Ferland/Foo
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Versteeg - Bennett - Brouwer
one of
Stajan - Jankowski - Ferland/Foo/Lazar
or
Ferland - Stajan -Foo/Lazar

Hamilton

No room for an old guy at all. This team needs to get faster not old and slower.

I agree with this. I get why the Flames would be looking at bringing in a proven guy like Jagr, as it's a gamble if they choose to miss out on signing Jagr to bring in an unproven player such as Foo.
With that said, with the potential of Foo along with the youth and extra energy he would most likely bring to the line up, I think they should give him (or another young player such as Porrier) every opportunity to crack this line up this season and aim to stay young and fast

[Murph]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Conroy expects Foo to push for a spot in the opening night lineup.

The Calgary Flames won the college free agent sweepstakes earlier this month with the signing of Union College star Spencer Foo.

Foo chose Calgary over the Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings and Vegas Golden Knights, and the Flames are hoping to see him in their lineup this season.

"My expectation for him is to push and make the NHL club," Calgary assistant general manager Craig Conroy told NHL.com. "He's got speed, he's competitive, and he's got skill. The thing I like probably the most about Spencer is about how hard he competes. Does he start in the NHL? That'll be up to him.

http://www.tsn.ca/flames-expect-foo-...eason-1.812926

File this under "What Else Was He Going to Say?"

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Murph

File this under "What Else Was He Going to Say?"

He could instead say that Foo could probably benefit from some time in the AHL.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

I was hoping this was another video from the AssHandler.

As it so happens, that's actually my video.

[Murph]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

He could instead say that Foo could probably benefit from some time in the AHL.

Yes, I suppose he could have. Do you think this topic came up during the Flames recruitment campaign?

[YYC in LAX]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

As it so happens, that's actually my video.

Well done Michael Gould

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by YYC in LAX

Well done Michael Gould

Uhh, no. Please don't.

But thanks, it was a lucky shot.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

He could instead say that Foo could probably benefit from some time in the AHL.

Yeah seems to me Conroy's comments are a little out of character for the Flames. Sounds like he does have a shot to make the team.

[Yrebmi]

This "Edmonton Oiler Prospect" video

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I feel like Foo needs a year in the AHL. Would get some solid ice time there.

Why do you feel that? If he does well in training camp then you have him on the team. You or me have likely barely watched him play previously.