Laurent "Fricking" Brossoit - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

GreenLantern2814 · 04-19-2012, 01:40 AM

Last year's 6th rounder is tearing it up in the WHL Playoffs, having not lost a game through two rounds, going 8-0 with a 1.50 GAA, a .946 save percentage and 2 shutouts. During the regular season, he was one of only 6 WHL goaltenders to play in 60 games (He appeared in 61), posting a record of 42-13-5 with a 2.46 GAA and a .914 save percentage, and 3 shutouts.

Whatever you want to say about the quality of the Oil Kings as a team, his post-season numbers indicate he's elevating his game when it matters most. He's dialed in mentally at the most crucial time of the year, despite a very heavy junior workload. I've always felt that when evaluating goaltenders, the physical side of the game is completely secondary; the difference between Jonathan Quick's reflexes and Miikka Kiprusoff's are negligible. What makes a goaltender great is what's between his ears.

So assuming he continues to develop and build on this run of success, what do our expectations become for Brossoit? Is he a potential starter down the road? Quality backup/fringe starter? Does he have a look at the Team Canada job next Christmas (I would expect Hockey Canada to place HEAVY emphasis on their goaltenders' mental toughness next year).

If nothing else, Brossoit could be another case in favor of never taking a goaltender in the first round.

TurnedTheCorner · 04-19-2012, 01:45 AM

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TurnedTheCorner · 04-19-2012, 01:48 AM

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Pierre "Monster" McGuire · 04-19-2012, 01:52 AM

Brossoit definitely deserves a "Frickin" thread. The guy's been a beast so far. What I like most is that he's been performing FAR better than the much coveted Colorado goaltending prospect Calvin Pickard.

Vulcan · 04-19-2012, 05:38 AM

Named CHL goalie of the week.

http://www.inews880.com/Channels/Reg...spx?ID=1688305

Husky · 04-19-2012, 06:40 AM

Another promising player. Flames prospect pool is night and shoulders better than it was 2 years ago. If the Flames can manage to snag a couple potentials this draft we are fine. We need 1 more poential top forward and D.

King Theo · 04-19-2012, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

So assuming he continues to develop and build on this run of success, what do our expectations become for Brossoit? Is he a potential starter down the road? Quality backup/fringe starter? Does he have a look at the Team Canada job next Christmas (I would expect Hockey Canada to place HEAVY emphasis on their goaltenders' mental toughness next year).

I think that you always want all of your pick to be starters.

Mass_nerder · 04-19-2012, 08:24 AM

He looks promising, but goalies are one of those positions that are so tough to judge.
It's nice knowing that the Flames have a solid supply of potentially good starting goalies coming up.

getbak · 04-19-2012, 08:49 AM

Shaw will be broadcasting the entire series between the Oil Kings and Moose Jaw on channel 10 in SD and 301 in HD (their HD quality in the first 2 rounds was laughably bad, but hopefully it will be better for at least the games from Edmonton).

#1 - Moose Jaw @ Edmonton; Friday, April 20 (7:00pm)
#2 - Moose Jaw @ Edmonton; Sunday, April 22 (5:00pm)
#3 - Edmonton @ Moose Jaw; Tuesday, April 24 (7:00pm)
#4 - Edmonton @ Moose Jaw; Wednesday, April 25 (7:00pm)
#5 - Moose Jaw @ Edmonton; Friday, April 27 (7:00pm)**
#6 - Edmonton @ Moose Jaw; Sunday, April 29 (6:00pm)**
#7 - Moose Jaw @ Edmonton; Tuesday, May 1 (7:00pm)**

Shaw will also carry the WHL Finals, and Sportsnet airs the entire Memorial Cup, so we will be able to watch every game Brossoit plays until the end of the season.

FlamesAddiction · 04-19-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

He looks promising, but goalies are one of those positions that are so tough to judge.
It's nice knowing that the Flames have a solid supply of potentially good starting goalies coming up.

True. Keetley (another 5th rounder) looked like a decent prospect and fizzled after going pro.

Still, I like that Brossoit is on the right trajectory. If the draft were to be done over, I think he'd go higher than 5th round.

North East Goon · 04-19-2012, 09:05 AM

I like his name, it has a Rejean Lemelin feel to it rolling off the tongue!

Robbob · 04-19-2012, 09:40 AM

Don't know a lot about him honestly. Is he on a Keetly type tear or a legit goalie prospect?

kyuss275 · 04-19-2012, 10:20 AM

Looks like the flames position of strength is goalies.

Ortio
Irving
Ramo
Brossoit

The funny thing is that we really don't know yet if any of them are even capable of a full time back-up role, let alone NHL starters. I do have a feeling that Irving is legit but we will find out next season.

Actually that is not funny. Just shows how bad our other positions are in the prospect world if goalies are #1 strength.

Ashasx · 04-19-2012, 10:30 AM

Brossoit plays on a very, very good Oil Kings team, so I'm still not certain of him.

But nonetheless, it's great to see Flames prospects have success.

North East Goon · 04-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Why is everyone pencilling in Irving for the back-up spot? Karlsson still has a year left on his contract - doesnt he?

sworkhard · 04-19-2012, 11:05 AM

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Why is everyone pencilling in Irving for the back-up spot? Karlsson still has a year left on his contract - doesnt he?

Mostly because Irving played better and most consistently than Karlsson. Since Karlsson doesn't have a big contract, he should be relatively easy to move to a European team, send to the AHL, or even trade to another team.

getbak · 04-19-2012, 11:09 AM

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Why is everyone pencilling in Irving for the back-up spot? Karlsson still has a year left on his contract - doesnt he?

Irving effectively took the backup spot this year, and Feaster basically said as much in his end of season pressers.

I expect Karlsson to get moved in the off-season if any team wants him, or else he'll likely end up getting loaned to a team in Europe next season (or they could send him to Abbotsford if Taylor goes elsewhere).

MisterJoji · 04-19-2012, 11:11 AM

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Why is everyone pencilling in Irving for the back-up spot? Karlsson still has a year left on his contract - doesnt he?

Green text?

North East Goon · 04-19-2012, 11:16 AM

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Green text?

Nope. It's a legit question. Most are assuming Irving will be the back-up but no one can bet the farm on it.

kyuss275 · 04-19-2012, 11:21 AM

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Nope. It's a legit question. Most are assuming Irving will be the back-up but no one can bet the farm on it.

He is RFA this year and he said that he almost went to Europe last year. I would bet if the flames do not offer him a one way contract he goes to Europe or is traded.

That means the flames will have 3 goalies on one way contracts. I would also bet that Irvings one way contract will be for more money that CT's contract.