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View Poll Results: Best Flames Prospect left on the list?
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Billins
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28.26% |
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Deblouw
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29 |
21.01% |
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Eddy
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0.72% |
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Elson
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10 |
7.25% |
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Gilmour
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1.45% |
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Gordon
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5.80% |
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Howse
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4 |
2.90% |
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Jooris
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4 |
2.90% |
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Martin
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0.72% |
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Rafikov
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40 |
28.99% |
09-02-2013, 09:44 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Summer Prospect Ranking Poll Round 31
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09-02-2013, 09:47 AM
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#2
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Went Deblouw again, had Elson in mind as well.
Billins I've seen the argument
Gordon I've heard some good things
Then I'm out of choices!
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09-02-2013, 09:49 AM
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#3
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Flames Town
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gordon
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09-02-2013, 09:49 AM
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#4
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Lifetime Suspension
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Elson again
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09-02-2013, 09:55 AM
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#5
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Scoring Winger
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Went with my boy turner elson
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09-02-2013, 09:55 AM
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#6
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Rafikov. Super sleeper pick IMO that the flames made. Hopefully he comes over after his contract is up.
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09-02-2013, 10:23 AM
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#7
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Rafikov, 4th round in a row for me.
Sounds like a solid pick. That is, IF he ever comes to play in North America.
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09-02-2013, 10:43 AM
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#8
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Rafikov ignoring the risk he may not come over
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09-02-2013, 10:46 AM
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#9
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Howse is last
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09-02-2013, 10:54 AM
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#10
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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Why Rafikov over Billins? That's a little confusing to me.
One is an AHL All-Star and Calder Cup Champion who put up 0.50 PPG in a pro league. The other has never been seen by anyone on this board, is 18 years old, and has never played in a pro league in his life.
Not that I'm saying Rafikov will be a bust, but I'm saying Billins is better and should be ahead of Rafikov given his professional accomplishments to this point.
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09-02-2013, 11:09 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Why Rafikov over Billins? That's a little confusing to me.
One is an AHL All-Star and Calder Cup Champion who put up 0.50 PPG in a pro league. The other has never been seen by anyone on this board, is 18 years old, and has never played in a pro league in his life.
Not that I'm saying Rafikov will be a bust, but I'm saying Billins is better and should be ahead of Rafikov given his professional accomplishments to this point.
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Rafikov for his age has done pretty well. His play in the under 18's was good. The biggest knock on Rafikov is if he will ever come over.
If you are going to go by AHL All- Star status ( which is not a big deal) then Billins should be in the top 10.
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09-02-2013, 11:16 AM
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#12
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Rafikov. Super sleeper pick IMO that the flames made. Hopefully he comes over after his contract is up.
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"Rafi" for me as well
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09-02-2013, 01:10 PM
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#13
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Our Jessica Fletcher
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Why Rafikov over Billins? That's a little confusing to me.
One is an AHL All-Star and Calder Cup Champion who put up 0.50 PPG in a pro league. The other has never been seen by anyone on this board, is 18 years old, and has never played in a pro league in his life.
Not that I'm saying Rafikov will be a bust, but I'm saying Billins is better and should be ahead of Rafikov given his professional accomplishments to this point.
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Again, you're voting on who is more NHL ready. Obviously that's Billins; he's 6 years older.
Others are voting on potential. Some people believe that at age 24 Rafikov will be a better player than Billins is currently, and I don't think that's a stretch.
Anyone remember Brett Palin?
Last edited by The Fonz; 09-02-2013 at 01:15 PM.
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09-02-2013, 01:19 PM
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#14
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Franchise Player
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Voted for Deblouw, though I honestly forgot about Coda Gordon. Deblouw seemed so clutch his first year in the NCAA, and apparently is an ace on the faceoff dot and a great PK'er. Coda Gordon has top 6 upside - though I thought his last season was a touch underwhelming (just expected more improvement).
Rafikov over Billins is a good debate. Those who side with Rafikov are doing so because he actually does have the potential to be an impact defencemen in the NHL, and he has size. One of Russia's top young D (Under 18's). Billins might make the NHL, and he might even be a high-impact offensive D, but there are definite questions about his size to make people a bit more apprehensive about his transition. I personally see a PP specialist in him, but he really could end up being a pretty decent D. I feel Rafikov will have an easier time making the NHL and crawling into the top 4. Billins COULD be the next Krug. Tough choice.
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09-02-2013, 02:25 PM
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#15
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The Netherlands
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I voted Billins.
Prospects are like cake in the oven.
Sometimes you just think this cake is going to be super special. This time I just wanted the cake that I could eat the quickest.
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09-02-2013, 09:24 PM
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#17
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Draft Pick
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The "selfie" got my vote, Rushan Rafikov, the picture is gold!
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09-02-2013, 10:00 PM
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#18
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Why Rafikov over Billins? That's a little confusing to me.
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Because Cali Flames Fan told me to vote for Rafikov.
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09-02-2013, 11:05 PM
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First Line Centre
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I voted for Deblouw by mistake. Meant to vote for Elson. I think he is going to impress people this season.
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09-03-2013, 12:08 AM
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#20
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iLoveLamp
Went for the biggest stud in our prospect pool, Rushan Rafikov
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Can't vote for a skinny kid with a sunburn...just can't!
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