2008/09 Handy-Dandy Prospects Stats & Links

[Reggie Dunlop]

***I WILL BE UPDATING LINKS AS ROSTERS ARE FINALIZED***

AHL/ Quad City Flames
Official team website (http://www.qcflames.com/)
Official AHL website (http://www.theahl.com/)
AHL Scoreboard (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/schedule.php)

STATISTICS
TEAM SCORING AT-A-GLANCE (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=skaters&subType=20&season_id=16&league_id=4&lastActive=)
TEAM GOALTENDING AT-A-GLANCE (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/statdisplay.php?type=goalies&subType=18&season_id=16&&leagueId=4&lastActive=&singleSeason=)
Brad Cole (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1983)
Brent Palin (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=266)
Cam Cunning (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=269)
Kris Chucko (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1386)
Gord Baldwin (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1985)
Matt Pelech (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1986)
Carsen Germyn (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=286)
Adam Cracknell (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1182)
David Van der Gulik (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1389)
Warren Peters
(http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=307)Brett Sutter (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1994)
Matt Keetley (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1997)
Jamie Lundmark (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=787)
John Armstrong (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=2400)
Hugo Carpentier (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=2477)
J.D. Watt (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=2399)
Kyle Greentree (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1758)
Leland Irving (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=1855)
Anders Eriksson (http://stats.theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=860)



ECHL/ Las Vegas Wranglers
Official Wranglers website (http://www.lasvegaswranglers.com/)
Official ECHL website (http://www.echl.com/)
ECHL Scoreboard (http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/schedule.php)

STATISTICS
JD Watt (http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/player.php?id=2265)
Hugo Carpentier (http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/player.php?id=2319)
Gord Baldwin (http://echl.leaguestat.com/stats/player.php?id=1812)

North America
OHL Scoreboard (http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/schedule.php)
WHL Scoreboard (http://whl.ca/stats/schedule.php)
NCAA Scoreboard (http://www.uscho.com/schedules/?type=d1)
USHL Scoreboard (http://www.pointstreak.com/stats/pro/scoreboard.html?leagueid=49&seasonid=3192)

+AULIE, Keith (http://whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=24350) - Brandon Wheat Kings (http://www.wheatkings.com/main.aspxhttp://www.wheatkings.com/main.aspx) (WHL)
+BACKLUND, Mikael (http://whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=25416) - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
BOUMA, Lance (http://whl.ca/en/stats/player.php?id=24568)- Vancouver Giants (http://www.vancouvergiants.com/) (WHL)
BRODIE, T.J. (http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=4602) - Saginaw Spirit (http://www.saginawspirit.com/) (OHL)
FULTON, Jordan (http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=13146&gender=m) - Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs (http://www.umdbulldogs.com/teams-mens-hockey.php) (WCHA)
GRANTHAM, Ryley (http://www.whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=24352) - Moose Jaw Warriors (http://www.mjwarriors.ca/) (WHL)
LARSON, Nick (http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/playerpage.html?playerid=1418396&seasonid=2212) - Waterloo Blackhawks (http://www.waterlooblackhawks.com/) (USHL)
MARVIN, Aaron (http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=14407&gender=m) - St. Cloud Huskies (http://www.stcloudstate.edu/athletics/sports/hockey-mens/) (WCHA)
+ NEGRIN, John (http://whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=24301) - Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
NEMISZ, Greg (http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/stats/player.php?id=4557) - Windsor Spitfires (http://www.windsorspitfires.com/home.php) (OHL)
SEVERYN, C.J (http://www.uscho.com/stats/team-overall.php/ohio-state-buckeyes/mens-college-hockey/team,86/season,20072008/gender,m/sort,PTS.html). (http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=14658&gender=m) - Ohio State Buckeyes (http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17300&KEY=&SPID=10406&SPSID=87731) (CHCA)
SPRATT, James (http://www.uscho.com/stats/player.php?pid=11629&gender=m) - Bowling Green Falcons (http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-hockey/bgu-m-hockey-body.html) (CCHA)
WAHL, Mitch (http://www.whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=24520) - Spokane Chiefs (http://www.spokanechiefs.com/) (WHL)

Sweden
+ BACKLUND, Mikael (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=4295&lang=en) - Västerås (http://www.vik.se/) (Allsvenskan)
DEILERT, Alexander (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=5507&lang=en) - Djurgården (http://www.difhockey.se/) (Elitserien)


+ Junior-aged player signed to professional contract by Flames.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Greg Nemisz with two goals and an assist in two games already.

[SebC]

Once again, we need the mods to sticky this.

[Tilley]

Thanks Reggie for putting all that info in one place. It is greatly appreciated.

Strong start for the Flames prospects. Wahl with a goal in his first game, Nemisz was first star tonight, and T.J. Brodie getting a goal. Aulie is captain of the Wheaties as well.

[chris lindberg]

Has Derek Couture been released?

[Dorkmaster]

Just to let you know, the link for Brodie right now goes to Negrin. Here's to hoping for a strong year for our prospects.

[Vulcan]

Great job again Reggie. Any discussion of our prospects always has me coming here for up to date info.
I think you forgot Irving.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Thanks Reg!
Was just on the main board wondering when you'd get your lazy arse to this, and wham, already done!

[Metro Gnome]

Love this annual thread/resource. Invaluable.

[Ronald Pagan]

Mitch Wahl has 4 points (1G, 3A) in two games.

[Canada 02]

red square the man!

[flame^thrower]

Thanks again for this thread Reg! Was looking forward (hoping) to see this again this season!

[Eddie Bronze]

Has Derek Couture been released?
He and Ryan Donnally were not extended qualifying offers and both became UFA's.

http://communities.canada.com/calgaryherald/blogs/insideflames/archive/2008/06/28/so-long-retro.aspx (http://communities.canada.com/calgaryherald/blogs/insideflames/archive/2008/06/28/so-long-retro.aspx)

[Vulcan]

Any body heard anything about Brent Krahn. Wikipedia has him signing with Dallas but he isn't on the camp lists there. Also Dallas has dropped their AHL team in Iowa this season, so I don't see them taking on new minor league contracts. Next year, 09, they'll be in Austin.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with a goal last night to improve to 3 goals 5 points in 4 games

[Reggie Dunlop]

One guy to keep an eye out for is Aaron Marvin, whom from what I have gleaned is substantially beefed up and slated for top line duties at St. Cloud State. He had a pretty quiet freshman season, but that in itself isn't that unusual in college hockey.

[PIMking]

Any body heard anything about Brent Krahn. Wikipedia has him signing with Dallas but he isn't on the camp lists there. Also Dallas has dropped their AHL team in Iowa this season, so I don't see them taking on new minor league contracts. Next year, 09, they'll be in Austin.

But they are putting prospects all over the league.

Krahn isnt playing in camp because hes hurt agian he has mark prior sydrom and wont be ready until december. well thats incase he doesnt slip out of the tub.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Negrin back in junior, and 3 points in two games.

[Tilley]

Mitch Wahl with his third and fourth goals of the year and eighth point in four games.

He doesn't look like the guy on MadTV this year. No smile this year. All business.

http://cluster.leaguestat.com/download.php?client_code=whl&file_path=img/players/24520.jpg&w

[Ronald Pagan]

Wahl actually has 9 points in 4 games.

[Canada 02]

Wahl actually has 9 points in 4 games.
and leads the WHL in scoring despite playing fewer games than his nearest rivals

Nemisz is top 20 scoring early in the OHL season as well

[Ronald Pagan]

Is it possible that we finally have nabbed a top player in a later round? When was the last time that happened for the Flames?

Gary Suter? Brett Hull? Sergei Makarov?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Is it possible that we finally have nabbed a top player in a later round? When was the last time that happened for the Flames?

Gary Suter? Brett Hull? Sergei Makarov?

Who, Wahl?

Pull back those thoughts. I don't think he is any better then past 1st round picks in Lombardi and Boyd. I mean Wahl was picked in the 2nd round, not really a later round.

[dobbles]

aren't you guys getting awfully excited about just a couple weeks worth of hockey? everyone has good streaks and bad. a guy puts up 4 points in 2 games and all of a sudden he is the next gretzky...

[Ronald Pagan]

You're right, I'm getting too excited. I just really would like this organization to 'steal' a player for once (Phaneuf aside).

[MrMastodonFarm]

aren't you guys getting awfully excited about just a couple weeks worth of hockey? everyone has good streaks and bad. a guy puts up 4 points in 2 games and all of a sudden he is the next gretzky...

You guys? It was really only Ronald who took it too far. Beyond that, it's okay to get excited about a prospect putting up points. Nothing wrong with that, and no one is exaggerating as much as you just did.

[Tilley]

I don't think anyone is wetting their pants over the early season performances of the prospects.

The point of the thread, if I remember correctly when Reggie started it a couple of years ago, was to have all the prospect info in one place and for people to highlight good performances (such as 2g, 2a for Wahl last night).

[Reggie Dunlop]

Yeah Tilley...

If you wish to debate a player's particular merits, create a new thread. This is meant as a thread for quick updates without having to scroll through a bunch of arguments (although the odd bit of banter is okay).

[dobbles]

i wasn't noting anyone specifically. i think there are several posts in the first page that specifically not how well a guy is going after 3-5 games... if it sounded like i was going after ronald specifically my apologies. another example would be the post right above his noting that nemisz is top 20 in scoring. well thats great and all, but i was implying that it doesn't matter since its so early.

apparently i misunderstood the meaning of the thread. i didn't realize that it would be updated every time a prospect picked his nose!

[MrMastodonFarm]

apparently i misunderstood the meaning of the thread. i didn't realize that it would be updated every time a prospect picked his nose!

Stop being a dink.

[dobbles]

sorry, shoulda used the green or maybe the bag over head icon...

[Vulcan]

Yeah, It's too early to get excited. IIRC JD Watt, that's JD Watt was leading the WHL in goals early in the 06/07 season.

[Patrick]

Yeah, It's too early to get excited. IIRC JD Watt, that's JD Watt was leading the WHL in goals early in the 06/07 season.

While it very earlier, you really cannot compare the two players. Wahl is known for his offense and was drafted for his offense.....Watt was not. Still great to see Wahl taking the next step after winning last year. Could be one of those guys (hopefully) that develops fast.

[Oil Stain]

Is Wahl injured? I didn't see his name on the Spokane roster tonight.

[Metro Gnome]

Is Wahl injured? I didn't see his name on the Spokane roster tonight.

Suspended, apparently.

[Flame4Ever]

Hey Reggie can you use this link (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=4295)for Backlund's stats? It actually links up with the year by year stats as opposed to the career ones.
Thanks

[flamesrule14]

Anyone heard anything on Nemisz? Not in the lineup tonight in Windsors game.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Anyone heard anything on Nemisz? Not in the lineup tonight in Windsors game.

He's suspended too.

LOL

[Canada 02]

sounds like he got a match penalty for a slew foot that led to the suspension; this was in a game that sounds like it may have got out of hand. a 7-2 loss was the first of the season for Windsor, and the Spitfires had 11 of the first 12 minors in the game

[icarus]

Our first and second round draft picks both suspended at the beginning of the season. Nice...

[SebC]

Our first and second round draft picks both suspended at the beginning of the season. Nice...We're turning into the Flyers! :bag:Who, Wahl?

Pull back those thoughts. I don't think he is any better then past 1st round picks in Lombardi and Boyd. I mean Wahl was picked in the 2nd round, not really a later round.What? Lombardi and Boyd were not 1st round picks.("Past 1st round picks" is a very strange way of saying "picked after the first round".)

[MrMastodonFarm]

We're turning into the Flyers! :bag:What? Lombardi and Boyd were not 1st round picks.("Past 1st round picks" is a very strange way of saying "picked after the first round".)

Looks like you figured it out.

[chris lindberg]

Will John Armstrong be joining Quad City or Las Vegas when he comes off the injury list?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Nemisz pots a pair Friday night against Ottawa in exciting OHL action.

[greentree]

that's certainly nice to hear. it's great fun looking in on the prospects. thanks for your work r.d.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Three point night for John Negrin (1G, 2A) as the Ice defeat Chilliwack 6-3.

[PIMking]

Will John Armstrong be joining Quad City or Las Vegas when he comes off the injury list?

I have spoke with John down here in the QC. He will play here and At this point I will put him as a starting centre.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Negrin was 1st star as well tonight, RD........no surprise.

Mitch Wahl scored again, as did Riley Grantham. TJ Brodie was 2nd star and had 2 assists.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Decent start for Jordan Fulton -- a goal and a helper yesterday as the UMD Bulldogs continue their undefeated start to the season.

[chris lindberg]

Nice to see 15 prospects drafted by Darrly Sutter now on the Quad City Flames roster, I see there is only another 15 prosects in the organization at the moment, does that seem a little low to anyone else?

Nemisz - Fulton - Severyn
Backlund - Marvin - Wahl
Grantham - Bouma - Larson

Negrin - Jonsson
Aulie - Deilert
Brodie

Spratt

[koop]

Nice to see 15 prospects drafted by Darrly Sutter now on the Quad City Flames roster, I see there is only another 15 prosects in the organization at the moment, does that seem a little low to anyone else?


No, there is a limit to the number of guys you can have under contract, and I think it's around 50, so that sounds about right.

[chris lindberg]

Yeah, I was talking about the 15 mostly unsigned non-AHL/ECHL guys, seems like there were more juniors in year's prior.

[looooob]

Yeah, I was talking about the 15 mostly unsigned non-AHL/ECHL guys, seems like there were more juniors in year's prior.
they didn't have a lot of picks in 2007

[c.t.ner]

wow. Mitch Wahl with 14 points in 9 games...and a suspension...the california kid is looking pretty slick out there.

[Patrick]

Any word on backlund back home? Whos he playing for? How hes doing?

[bigtmac19]

Nemisz a 4 point night tonight as the Windsor Spitfires go 13-1 on the season so far.

[The Ditch]

Any word on backlund back home? Whos he playing for? How hes doing?

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=4295

This is all I could find on him, it shows some stats though.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with a goal and two helpers last night.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

John Negrin had a goal and an assist and was named 1st star as the Ice lost 5-4.

[Torture]

Wow, Negrin has 13 points in 13 games....but he's a -3? Anybody seen him that can provide some insight?


Nemisz, Wahl, and Negrin are really tearing it up to start the season...nice to see.

[flamesrule14]

TJ Brodie also has 8 points in 11 games for Saginaw. Sounds like he is injured though as he hasn't played the last two games.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Aaron Marvin with a goal and an assist last night for St. Cloud State. He has five points in six games played so far.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Nemisz with a pair of assists this afternoon as Windsor beats Plymouth 9-4.

[Tilley]

Nemisz and Brodie selected to play for Team Ontario in the ADT Canada Russia Challenge.

Nemisz will play in both games while Brodie will play in Game 1.

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news/?id=5855

[Kelekin]

Have to love the start Chucko is off to. Hopefully he can keep it up, though without trying to sound negative, it is doubtful. But this is what we need to see from 1st rounders.

[flamesrule14]

Nemisz and Brodie selected to play for Team Ontario in the ADT Canada Russia Challenge.

Nemisz will play in both games while Brodie will play in Game 1.

http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/news/?id=5855

Anyone know the status of Brodie? Hope he is healthy for that game as I'd love to see him play.

[Tilley]

Anyone know the status of Brodie?

Apparently he had a facial injury after taking a stick in the face. Here's the link:

http://www.mlive.com/spirit/index.ssf/2008/10/spirit_insider.html

T.J. Brodie No. 7 (2-6-8) despite missing the last three games after he suffered an injury to his face in a 4-2 win at home over Niagara.T.J. Brodie No. 7 (2-6-8) despite missing the last three games after he suffered an injury to his face in a 4-2 win at home over Niagara.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Mitch Wahl popped a pair of goals last night vs. Kootenay.

[dustygoon]

Mitch Wahl popped a pair of goals last night vs. Kootenay.

Reg....what happened to the flaming ass/fart avatar? Some things should never be changed.

Wahl and Nemisz look pretty good so far (early days obviously). If Sutter's proposed trade with Burke to get the 17th pick back in exchange for the Nemisz pick and the Wahl pick had happened, I wonder who we would have picked?

Eberle, Tedenby or Gustafsson were the only forwards taken ahead of Nemisz.

Eberle is 4th in scoring in the dub.

Tedenby has scored bupka in SEL and has 4 pts in 6 games at Allsvenskan level (same level as Backlund).

tedenby (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=6013&lang=en)

Gustafsson has been whiffing so far in the Allsvenskan

gus (http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=6058&lang=en)

[JiriHrdina]

Would not have surprised me if Sutter had his eye on Eberle. Pretty slick kid.

[PIMking]

I dont know if I should post this here but JD Watt has played 4 games in Vegas and has 1g 1a 12 PIM +/- 0 so far.

[8sPOT]

Anyone know why Backlund has only played 8 games so far? Tried to figure this out on my own but came up with nothing.

He's had 5 points in 8 games now in what seems like weeks.

Doesn't make sense.

[Cactus Jack]

I heard Brodie had his teeth wired. Is that correct? Ugggghhh

[JiriHrdina]

I dont know if I should post this here but JD Watt has played 4 games in Vegas and has 1g 1a 12 PIM +/- 0 so far.

Ah but in the only stat that matters for JD Watt - how many people want to knock his head off now?

[PIMking]

Ah but in the only stat that matters for JD Watt - how many people want to knock his head off now?

I'm sorry jiri you must of lost me.

[dobbles]

I'm sorry jiri you must of lost me.

i think he is implying he wants to know how many people hate watt which would be a good measure of his agitator abilities.

[michalek]

Anyone know why Backlund has only played 8 games so far? Tried to figure this out on my own but came up with nothing.

He's had 5 points in 8 games now in what seems like weeks.

Doesn't make sense.

Backlund plays in 4 nation U20 tournament.
In his first game he had 1g 1a ( 5-3 win against Czech Rep )

[flamesrule14]

Brodie had 2 assists in his return to the lineup tonight. First game in a couple weeks. Now has 10 points in 12 games.

[Ronald Pagan]

Brett Sutter +4
Carsen Germyn +2
Brett Palin +4
Cam Cunning +1

The only plus players on QC.

Good to see Sutter playing, what seems to be a good defensive game if +/- is any indication of that.

He's looking like he will be an NHL player.

[PIMking]

Brett Sutter +4
Carsen Germyn +2
Brett Palin +4
Cam Cunning +1

The only plus players on QC.

Good to see Sutter playing, what seems to be a good defensive game if +/- is any indication of that.

He's looking like he will be an NHL player.

I tell you if you come to the qc you will want to stab your eyes with the closest thing available.

This team is terrible and its not due to talent its due to coaching..

[8sPOT]

Backlund plays in 4 nation U20 tournament.
In his first game he had 1g 1a ( 5-3 win against Czech Rep )

Thanks for that.

[lvwranglersfan]

I dont know if I should post this here but JD Watt has played 4 games in Vegas and has 1g 1a 12 PIM +/- 0 so far.

For those interested in JD Watt, he had a great night last night, netting his first pro hat trick, and adding an assist for a 4 point night. He was flying and all over the ice. He was also a +4, and that includes being on the ice for a goal against in garbage time. I guess we shouldn't get used to him being in Vegas.

[PIMking]

For those interested in JD Watt, he had a great night last night, netting his first pro hat trick, and adding an assist for a 4 point night. He was flying and all over the ice. He was also a +4, and that includes being on the ice for a goal against in garbage time. I guess we shouldn't get used to him being in Vegas.


I dont tink we will see him in the qc that much this year. You guys will probably see Aki back and hopefully spang once Baldwin gets healthy.

[flamesrule14]

Nick Larson won a gold medal with team USA in the Junior A Challenge beating Canada West. Had 2 assists in the tourny and numerous roughing penalties.

[Disco_Stu]

Aaron Marvin with another good game on the weekend. 2 goals and 1 assist in a Win on Saturday.
For those interested, Marvin is tied for 3rd on the team with 8 points (3g-5a) in 9 games.

[Freeway]

Quick Pro Round-Up:

J.D. Watt had a hat trick in a 6-2 Las Vegas win over Phoenix (He's got 9 points in 7 games; Vegas is 4-4-1)

Jamie Lundmark (13 pts), Kris Chucko (11 pts) and Kyle Greentree (10 points) are the stand-outs in Quad City so far. Brett Palin is +6 and Brett Sutter is +4. Matt Keetley is 4-7-0 with a shutout and a 2.27 goals against in 11 games.

[icarus]

Its early but already seems like better numbers than Chucko was putting up in NCAA.Interesting comment, but I wonder if the quality of the school team skews comparisons like this a bit. Chucko went to a better hockey program, thus more competition for ice time, PP time, etc. I don't know, thoughts? But hey, points are points and you still have to be good to get them.

[Vulcan]

Interesting comment, but I wonder if the quality of the school team skews comparisons like this a bit. Chucko went to a better hockey program, thus more competition for ice time, PP time, etc. I don't know, thoughts? But hey, points are points and you still have to be good to get them.

Not saying Marvin isn't a good prospect but at the same age Chucko was already playing in the AHL so I don't think it's a fair comparison.

[icarus]

Not saying Marvin isn't a good prospect but at the same age Chucko was already playing in the AHL so I don't think it's a fair comparison.Well that's not a fair comparison either because Chucko left Minnesota after his sophomore year to turn pro. It was his choice to do so, and not because he was just so good.

[Vulcan]

Well that's not a fair comparison either because Chucko left Minnesota after his sophomore year to turn pro. It was his choice to do so, and not because he was just so good.

Well, you were asking for thoughts and I gave you another fact to ponder. I'm not trying to come to any conclusions yet on Marvin's prospects.

[Ronald Pagan]

John Negrin had a four point weekend with two assists in each game against the Hurricanes and the Oil Kings.

He's now has 18 points in 21 games for the Ice.

[Ronald Pagan]

Mikael Backlund only has 5 points in 10 games Allsvenskan.

Suprisingly though, he has 33 PIMs well eclipsing his young career's record. Anyone know the story on this?

His previous high was 24 PIMs in 3 games last year.

[Ronald Pagan]

Matt Keetley sits 9th in the AHL in GAA at 2.31 and 14th in the AHL in save pct at .917.

This is impressive considering that he leads the league in games played at 13 and his team can't win any games.

Being near the top of the league while holding a 4-9-0 record, to me, indicates that he is one of the lone bright spots on Quad Cities.

[8sPOT]

Mikael Backlund only has 5 points in 10 games Allsvenskan.

Suprisingly though, he has 33 PIMs well eclipsing his young career's record. Anyone know the story on this?

His previous high was 24 PIMs in 3 games last year.

I can't speak for his PIMs, however he is on his best PPG average of his career playing for Vasteras.

I know it's only 0.5 Points Per Game but is an improvement nonetheless.

[dustygoon]

I can't speak for his PIMs, however he is on his best PPG average of his career playing for Vasteras.

I know it's only 0.5 Points Per Game but is an improvement nonetheless.

I compare him to Berglund who is a year older and has a similar career trajectory.....signed around the same ages, both with Vesteras, both highly touted, etc. Berglund ended 2007/08 on a point per game pace, but I can't recall how he fared early on. He got top line minutes apparently while Backlund didn't get as much prime icetime last year.

Backlund was starting to put up some points towards the end of last year and in the playoffs especially.

Since Backlund's "deer-in-the-headlights" stint with the flames, he has been quiet in terms of points and newsflow.

[flamesrule14]

2 more assists for Brodie tonight. 16 points in 16 games. Looking like a really good pick by the flames.

Also just a reminder tomorrow night OHL plays Russia in the ADT Canada/Russia Challenge. Opportunity to check out both Nemisz and Brodie as they will be playing in that game.

[mikey_the_redneck]

Did anyone catch the CHL prospect game on Sportsnet? I was watching the Flames so I didn't get to see it. Can you guys comment on the performance of Nemisz and/or Brodie? Thanks..........

[flamesrule14]

^^^^
Game will be replayed at 11:00 on sportsnet west if you want to watch it then.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Nick Larson officially commits to Notre Dame for next season. (http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081121/SPORTS13/811210336/1021/Sports)

[Ronald Pagan]

John Negrin with a goal and an assist and Mitch Wahl with a goal and two assists last night.

[Ronald Pagan]

After starting slow in October, Ryan Wilson has got 7 points in the last 9 games bringing his total to 11 points on the season. Wilson leads all Quad Cities rear guards in points so far and sits tied for 10th in the AHL among defenceman.

[Patrick]

After starting slow in October, Ryan Wilson has got 7 points in the last 9 games bringing his total to 11 points on the season. Wilson leads all Quad Cities rear guards in points so far and sits tied for 10th in the AHL among defenceman.

WIlson = new Giordano.

Undrafted player who will make the NHL.

Could finally be the big RH shot we need on D....

[Svartsengi]

T.J. Brodie had a five point night!. 1 goal and 4 assists. He has 21 points this year so far in 18 games good for sixth place in scoring among OHL defensemen.:w00t:

[MrMastodonFarm]

QC loses, but Chucko has a 2 point game, and Armstrom has a 3 point game.

[Phanuthier]

I know Chucko is playing on that 1st line with Greentree and Lundmark, but even still, I'm pretty excited to see him putting up the points this year.

TJ Brodie - wow what a night. He could be a fun prospect to follow.

[Vulcan]

Anybody in Quad Cities who can give us the usual lines and defensive pairings?

[dobbles]

Anybody in Quad Cities who can give us the usual lines and defensive pairings?


is that something best served in this thread?

i was actually going to comment regarding chucko in the post before yours, but thought i should try to keep discussion to a minimum in this thread.

[icarus]

Greg Nemisz with 1g, 1a as Windsor defeats Sault Ste. Marie 12-1 in mind-numbing OHL action.

[MrMastodonFarm]

is that something best served in this thread?

i was actually going to comment regarding chucko in the post before yours, but thought i should try to keep discussion to a minimum in this thread.

One or two slight comments is no biggie IMO, but start a new thread if you want, would be good.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Kris Chucko pots a pair tonight in a 4-3 overtime loss vs. Iowa.

[LockedOut]

Ryder also got a goal. Is this his first game back after sitting for awhile?

[Ronald Pagan]

edit: NM

[PIMking]

Ryder also got a goal. Is this his first game back after sitting for awhile?
yup

[MrMastodonFarm]

Chucko with another goal and two assists in a loss for QC tonight.

[Ronald Pagan]

T.J. Brodie had a 4 point weekend with 1 g and 3 a.

[Phanuthier]

God damn TJ is tearing it up

[Canada 02]

Brodie is 5th in OHL scoring among d-men despite playing 6-8 fewer games

[Hustle]

Adding to the T.J. Brodie lovefest... he potted another goal and assist last night.

That's 6 goals, 21 assists in 23 games so far.

Wahl is at 14 goals and 16 assists through 27 games with Spokane

It's still really early, but so far these are looking like two really shrewd picks by Sutter and co.

[dustygoon]

Adding to the T.J. Brodie lovefest... he potted another goal and assist last night.

That's 6 goals, 21 assists in 23 games so far.

Wahl is at 14 goals and 16 assists through 27 games with Spokane

It's still really early, but so far these are looking like two really shrewd picks by Sutter and co.

Wahl has slowed from his earlier pace. Anyone watching him? Is he playing well?

[flamesaresmokin]

Adding to the T.J. Brodie lovefest... he potted another goal and assist last night.

That's 6 goals, 21 assists in 23 games so far.

Wahl is at 14 goals and 16 assists through 27 games with Spokane

It's still really early, but so far these are looking like two really shrewd picks by Sutter and co.

Our entire draft last season may prove to be one of the best in several years. Its very early but we havent seen this kind of success at this stage in a really long time.

[JiriHrdina]

Not stats - but of note that both Greg Nemisz and James Spratt took in the Flames game last night in Detroit.

[bigtmac19]

http://www.windsorstar.com/sports/hockey/spitfires-hockey/1064392.bin?size=620x400

Here's a picture of Greg Nemisz skating on to the ice at the opening night of the new WFCU Centre Arena in Windsor.
Beautiful arena!!

[bigtmac19]

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo260/bigtmac19/Flames%20Pictures/01100037.jpg

Here's Mickey's banner hanging in the new arena. This is from Thursday night's opening game.

[Ronald Pagan]

Chucko's really slowed down.

Only 1 assist in 5 games so far in December.

[Ronald Pagan]

Nemisz had a big game against Saginaw last night with 2 goals and 1 assist.

[Ronald Pagan]

T.J. Brodie has also really slowed down with only 1 point in 7 games in December.

[Canada 02]

Nemisz currently 9th in OHL scoring

[Vulcan]

Windsor players are also sitting 1st, 4th, 9th, 10th and 13th in scoring with Windsor at the top of the league standings. A good Memorial Cup run won't do any harm for Nemisz.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Is Ryder being scratched in Vegas? I noticed he wasn't in the lineup last game.

[flamesrule14]

Ryder hasn't played the last couple games I've noticed. Lalande as well isn't dressing for the games. Is he hurt again?

[PIMking]

Ryder hasn't played the last couple games I've noticed. Lalande as well isn't dressing for the games. Is he hurt again?

Kevins father died so hes on bereavment.

I have been told that Dan has been hurt while down there.

[jeremywilhelm]

yeah i heard Ryder took a vicious blow to his ego. He is day to day with little to no heart

[flamesrule14]

Kevins father died so hes on bereavment.

I have been told that Dan has been hurt while down there.

Unfortunate news. Looks like Lalande has been called up to Quad Cities according to the ECHL website. Can't find any confirmation on the AHL or Quad Cities website though.

[PIMking]

who knows about leland. I really hope its keets that gets sent down he really needs to get his game back.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Jordan Fulton of the UMD Bulldogs is picking up his offensive game so far this season, already nearly matching his career goal totals.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Hugo Carpentier recalled from Las Vegas (ECHL) to Quad City (AHL) today.

[Phanuthier]

Hugo Carpentier recalled from Las Vegas (ECHL) to Quad City (AHL) today.
Glad to hear, wasn't he having some early season success in QC? Why was he sent down, to get more ice time?

[dobbles]

carpentier has looked pretty unimpressive so far. i think going down to vegas for ice time and confidence will be good overall. when everyones healthy, i don't think he's good enough to crack the top 12.

[greentree]

Huge game from Negrin tonight against the Hurricanes. 1 goal, 4 assists in a 6-1 Ice win.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Chucko with goals in back-to-back games.

Coming off a bit of a cold streak, so nice to see.

[Svartsengi]

Mikael Backlund had 1 goal and 1 assist in Swedens second game. He has 3 points in the tournament and is leading the team in scoring.

[flamesrule14]

Negrin had a 2 point game tonight following his big 5 points last night. Slowed down a bit offensively after a good start to the year so good to see him putting up some points.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Chuck now with three goals in three straight games.
33 games
13 goals
13 assists
26 points

[dobbles]

his goal tonight was really nice. drive the net and put a wrister right in. it was definitely a power forward type goal.

[PIMking]

his goal tonight was really nice. drive the net and put a wrister right in. it was definitely a power forward type goal.

Sorry my friend that was a back hand short side over the blocker. remember Chucko is a righty and he came in from the left. but it sure was pretty.

[dobbles]

ah, i wasn't paying that close of attention. quick wrister, quick backhand, its all the same!

[bigtmac19]

Nemisz with the only goal today in the Spitfires 1-0 win over the Plymouth Whalers. 3rd star for Nemisz, with the goalies getting 1st and 2nd.

[hixxes]

No Chucko last night?

[PIMking]

No Chucko last night?
-- Chucko scratched: QC right winger Kris Chucko was out of the lineup Friday night due to a lower body injury. McGill said his third-leading scorer is "day-to-day."

http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=419934

[Svartsengi]

Mikael Backlund had two goals for Sweden in the teams 5-3 semi-final win over Slovakia.

[bigtmac19]

Nemisz had 2 goals, 1 assist this afternoon in the Spits win against Brampton.

Sorry, had this wrong originally, my mistake.

[Canada 02]

Nemisz is currently 9th in OHL scoring

Negrin is 10th among D-men in WHL scoring

Mitch Wahl finished the WJHC with 1G 3A; he was great in the faceoff circle at 61.5%

[Ronald Pagan]

Kyle Greentree has started the new year well with 5 points (2 goals, 3 assists) in 2 games.

[jeremywilhelm]

Maybe his resolution was to not miss golden open net chances anymore?!

[Patrick]

Kyle Greentree is looking solid. Could he be another late bloomer like Glencross. Not saying he is going to be a legit top 6 forward but quite possibly a big body, 3rd line forward who can chip in 10-20 goals a season.

[flamesrule14]

Ryley Grantham traded to the Kelowna Rockets.

Trade deadline in the dub is this Saturday. I could Aulie possibly getting moved if the Wheat Kings get a good offer for him.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with another 3 point night tonight. This time one goal and two helpers.

He's quickly becoming my favourite prospect along with Pelech.

[jeremywilhelm]

Uh, wow, Jaime Lundmark is 3 points out of being tied for 2nd overall in points in the AHL. Thats actually pretty impressive. Just imagine if Lundmark broke out and became the 1A center for the Big flames. Improbable? Yes. Impossible? is nothing.

[mikey_the_redneck]

Uh, wow, Jaime Lundmark is 3 points out of being tied for 2nd overall in points in the AHL. Thats actually pretty impressive. Just imagine if Lundmark broke out and became the 1A center for the Big flames. Improbable? Yes. Impossible? is nothing.

Meh............he's never going to be an impact NHL player.

[jeremywilhelm]

hey, i said it was improbable!

[serratedmuffin]

Meh............he's never going to be an impact NHL player.

Darren Haydar and Jason Krog disagree with you!!:bag:

[flamesrule14]

John Negrin traded to the Swift Current Broncos.

[flamesrule14]

Anyone else watch(or go to) Negrin's debut as a Bronco against the Hitmen on sportsnet? Watched the game and kept a close eye on Negrin. Thoughts are as follows.

Kid is a terrific skater. Doesn't take many strides to get to where he wants to be. Likes to join the rush and because of his skating has no problem getting back defensively. Seems to like the wrist shot on net from the point. Got an assist this way and hits the net just about everytime. Quaterbacked the PP pretty well. Liked what I saw from him offensively. Defensively however I thought he struggled. New team though and a new partner which probably had a lot to do with that. Not overly physical and likes to pokecheck. As a result got burned a couple times by missing the pokecheck and allowing the player to skate by him. Hoping to see him again when the Broncos come to Edmonton later this season.

Interested in hearing others opinions if they got a chance to watch the game today.

[Phanuthier]

Nemisz with another 3 point night tonight. This time one goal and two helpers.

He's quickly becoming my favourite prospect along with Pelech.
Is that an observation coming from watching him play? What in particular do you really like about him?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Is that an observation coming from watching him play?
No, I had the ol' Ouija board out when I posted that. ;)

What in particular do you really like about him?
As you can tell by the other guy I listed, I like the big players. It really has a lot to do with his style of play as well. Love his big presence, love the way he can control a play in tight, and love his physical game down low. He isn't afraid to compete, nor battle. Has some good hands on him too.

Like I've said before, I don't think skating is an issue with him anymore then it is an issue with a guy like Langkow. I'm no expert, but I like what I see.

[chris_iginla]

Any updates on TJ Brodie and has anyone seen him play lately. I know he had a brilliant start offensively and stat wise and had cooled off somewhat recently, with one stretch of just 1 point in 7 games.
I didn't know much about this kid when the Flames drafted him last summer, but I've been really impressed with the pick since this time.

Any comments/updates appreciated.

Cheers!

[8sPOT]

Backlund with an assist in his first WHL game as the Rockets beat the Americans 3-2.

[jeremywilhelm]

Greg Nemisz is flying!!
GP G A TTL
41 23 27 50

[STeeLy]

T.J Brodie with the game winning goal for Saginaw vs Ottawa in OT.

Point Totals: 7G, 26A for 33PTs

10th in OHL Defense scoring behind names such as:
1. Ryan Ellis
5. P.K. Subban
7. Michael Del Zotto
9. Shawn Lalonde

[Tilley]

Aaron Marvin and C.J. Severyn each with a goal last night. Marvin's goal was the only goal for St. Cloud State in a 6-1 loss to Minnesota. Severyn's goal was the game winner.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Three point night for Greg Nemisz.

[Phanuthier]

Three point night for Greg Nemisz.
Niemsz now sits 8th in the league in points. WTG Niemsz!

[cross16]

Anyone else watch(or go to) Negrin's debut as a Bronco against the Hitmen on sportsnet? Watched the game and kept a close eye on Negrin. Thoughts are as follows.

Kid is a terrific skater. Doesn't take many strides to get to where he wants to be. Likes to join the rush and because of his skating has no problem getting back defensively. Seems to like the wrist shot on net from the point. Got an assist this way and hits the net just about everytime. Quaterbacked the PP pretty well. Liked what I saw from him offensively. Defensively however I thought he struggled. New team though and a new partner which probably had a lot to do with that. Not overly physical and likes to pokecheck. As a result got burned a couple times by missing the pokecheck and allowing the player to skate by him. Hoping to see him again when the Broncos come to Edmonton later this season.

Interested in hearing others opinions if they got a chance to watch the game today.

I watched virtually all of that game, and have to say I agree 100%. I have loved Negrin's skating ability from the first traning camp I saw. he is just so effortless. However, I thought he struggled in that game, but alot of the struggled were becuase he got hung out to dry. The Sonne goal comes to mind although it was a pretty femish attempt to block it.
He does rely soly on his wrist shot, but that is something I think the Flames and he are commited to workin on. They want to see more of an offensive upside. I think he moves the puck well, but the odd slapper would help him out.

[MonsieurFish]

Really looks like Irving has been doing real well in the AHL since december, whereas Keetley has been doing pretty badly since then. Glad to see Irving is getting adjusted to the AHL now though.

[dobbles]

Really looks like Irving has been doing real well in the AHL since december, whereas Keetley has been doing pretty badly since then. Glad to see Irving is getting adjusted to the AHL now though.

thats a totally accurate description of whats happened. keetley started off hot and has been pretty awful lately while irving started off shaky but has come on as the season progressed. keetley has actually been pulled his last 2 starts i believe.

[PIMking]

Dobbles is right Keets has been yanked his last two starts. Hell calgary would be better to have Irving ride the pine for 80 games in Calgary next year than Keets. Besides if Kipper goes down Sutter will get another goalie because he isnt going to ride the tide while kipper gets healthy. Keets needs some ECHL time.

[jeremywilhelm]

Wow, Nemisz quickly becoming one of my favourite new prospects. 6'4 205 lbs. 8th in scoring in the OHL. Could be a great addition along with Backlund to the AHL next year. Dobbs, you should actually have something to watch!

[Phanuthier]

Wow, Nemisz quickly becoming one of my favourite new prospects. 6'4 205 lbs. 8th in scoring in the OHL. Could be a great addition along with Backlund to the AHL next year. Dobbs, you should actually have something to watch!
I think he has to stay in the OHL next year (unless he makes the NHL team, but thats obviously doubtful)

[jeremywilhelm]

isnt he 20 next year. Isnt that too old for the OHL?

[Aeneas]

You can have 4 20 year olds in the WHL. No idea if OHL has the same rule.
I guess birth dates would come into play also.

[Canada 02]

Nemisz will be 19 1/2 at the start of next season, so he will be in the OHL

The only prospects likely to turn pro next season : Aulie, Backlund, and Negrin - Aulie and Negrin will both have played 4 years jr and will be 20+ yr olds - they'll be in QC

Grantham and Spratt both need to be signed. Grantham is in his overage year, and can't play another yr in the CHL; Spratt's in his last yr of college and will need to be signed following his school yr

All other prospects are 19 year old jrs or sophomores in college

[MrMastodonFarm]

Wow, Nemisz quickly becoming one of my favourite new prospects. 6'4 205 lbs. 8th in scoring in the OHL. Could be a great addition along with Backlund to the AHL next year. Dobbs, you should actually have something to watch!
In terms of players to watch, they have had plenty down there over the past season and a half. Nystrom, Boyd, Pelech, Pardy, McElhinney, Irving, Chucko.. but as you can tell most of those are in the defensive category.

Nemisz will be back in the OHL next season though for his 19 year old season, he was only drafted last summer.. and yeah... I think he's a gooder.

[serratedmuffin]

Nemisz will be 19 1/2 at the start of next season, so he will be in the OHL

The only prospects likely to turn pro next season : Aulie, Backlund, and Negrin - Aulie and Negrin will both have played 4 years jr and will be 20+ yr olds - they'll be in QC

Grantham and Spratt both need to be signed. Grantham is in his overage year, and can't play another yr in the CHL; Spratt's in his last yr of college and will need to be signed following his school yr

All other prospects are 19 year old jrs or sophomores in college

I dont see Spratt being signed, Grantham maybe? Spratt has never put up any decent numbers. Nemisz will be 19 and completed 3 years of junior, wouldn't he able to play in the AHL?

[MrMastodonFarm]

I dont see Spratt being signed, Grantham maybe? Spratt has never put up any decent numbers. Nemisz will be 19 and completed 3 years of junior, wouldn't he able to play in the AHL?

Nope.

[Cactus Jack]

The FAN interviewed Ryan McGill yesterday and I caught the part about Irving. He said that after a slow start Leland has picked his game up and is the perhaps the brightest spot on the team thus far.

He also praised Chucko saying every year he does everything they ask of him.

[Canada 02]

I dont see Spratt being signed, Grantham maybe? Spratt has never put up any decent numbers. Nemisz will be 19 and completed 3 years of junior, wouldn't he able to play in the AHL?
i'd be amazed if they didn't sign Grantham. At the draft, Tod Button said they were targetting a tough guy/goon because it was a hole in the organizations prospects that needed to be filled

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Grantham and Spratt both need to be signed. Grantham is in his overage year, and can't play another yr in the CHL

Why would Grantham need to be signed? Must be some sort of new rule I'm unaware of. Grantham was drafted last draft and therefore we should have two years to sign him should we not?

[Canada 02]

Why would Grantham need to be signed? Must be some sort of new rule I'm unaware of. Grantham was drafted last draft and therefore we should have two years to sign him should we not?I'm not certain. I imagine we retain his rights for another year, but he's 21, so if he's not signed, where does he play? More logistics than rules

[flamesrule14]

Just a heads up Backlund, Grantham and Bouma will be playing tomorrow night on Shaw as the Rockets take on the Giants. Also on Thursday night Nemisz and the Spitfires will be playing Sudbury on Sportsnet. Rare chance to see our prospects televised.

[icarus]

Just a heads up Backlund, Grantham and Bouma will be playing tomorrow night on Shaw as the Rockets take on the Giants. Also on Thursday night Nemisz and the Spitfires will be playing Sudbury on Sportsnet. Rare chance to see our prospects televised.Would love to hear feedback from anyone who tunes in.

[bigtmac19]

We get almost all the Spitfires games here on our local cable channel, so I try to catch one game a week at least. Will try to remember tomorrow night.
You guys should also keep your eye on Taylor Hall, he's great to watch!!

[dustygoon]

Just a heads up Backlund, Grantham and Bouma will be playing tomorrow night on Shaw as the Rockets take on the Giants. Also on Thursday night Nemisz and the Spitfires will be playing Sudbury on Sportsnet. Rare chance to see our prospects televised.

A little write up from the Province on Backlund's new home in Kelowna. And some comments from Bouma (check out who Bouma's line mates are...says something)

Backlund thought about coming to the WHL last year....

Backlund, who was also a first-round pick, 24th overall, of the Flames in the NHL entry draft that year, began studying up on the WHL after that.

"I started reading about the league and how it works and I was getting more and more interested," said Backlund, a 6-foot, 200-pounder who has one assist in his first three Rocket games.


"Last year, I was thinking about coming, but I felt comfortable at home. This year, things didn't work out as I thought they would, so I felt it was the perfect opportunity."

Bouma on Backlund....

"He's a very skilled, fast player," said Bouma, who was skating on Vancouver's top line at practice Tuesday, lining up with Casey Pierro-Zabotel and Evander Kane. "He's very offensive, but he's also very good on the defensive side of the puck, too. You have to always been aware when he's out on the ice."

da province (http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/sports/story.html?id=8c0c371f-42e1-41a9-a0c8-5442f9028fe9)

[jeremywilhelm]

^^ haha, dustyunderoos!

[dustygoon]

^^ haha, dustyunderoos!
Stop it.:boom:

[Flame4Ever]

(check out who Bouma's line mates are...says something)

To me that says two things:

Bouma's offensive upside is minimal
Bouma is a good enough player to be the defensive conscience on the Giants' top line.

[dustygoon]

To me that says two things:

Bouma's offensive upside is minimal
Bouma is a good enough player to be the defensive conscience on the Giants' top line.



I don't see it necessarily as the defensive conscience. I think this is more about Bouma having the make-up to get the puck out of the rough areas (corners, boards) and get it to the other two. Then go to the net, make it tough on the opposing goalie and defense and pick up any left overs. Oh ya....and if someone looks at his linemates the wrong way then he lays a beat down. Similar role to Lucic on Boston.

[Canada 02]

I don't see it necessarily as the defensive conscience. I think this is more about Bouma having the make-up to get the puck out of the rough areas (corners, boards) and get it to the other two. Then go to the net, make it tough on the opposing goalie and defense and pick up any left overs. Oh ya....and if someone looks at his linemates the wrong way then he lays a beat down. Similar role to Lucic on Boston.yup, Tod Button called Bouma and Larson Holmstrom-type players

[MrMastodonFarm]

^^ haha, dustyunderoos!

Stop with the annoying posts man.

Good discussion about Buoma, but we should move to do it's own thread, as this is basically just for quick updates etc.

[jeremywilhelm]

Stop with the annoying posts man.

Good discussion about Buoma, but we should move to do it's own thread, as this is basically just for quick updates etc.


Meh, just injecting some humor into the forum. :whaa:

[koop]

Backlund with a goal and 2 assists tonight.

[Svartsengi]

Greg Nemisz with a goal and an assist on the overtime winner tonight for Windsor

[flamesrule14]

Nemisz also named to the OHL All Star game. Game is on February 8th I think. It will be televised on sportsnet.

[bigtmac19]

Actually the game is on February 4. Skills competition is on Feb. 3.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with another two goals tonight.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Nemisz is also +39, good for 3rd in the league behind two of his teammates.

[Canada 02]

Mitch Wahl with a big night; 1G 3A

[PIMking]

Chucko with 2 goals
Greentree 1g 2a's tonight in a big win over houston 5-0 also Lelande with a shutout.
Baby flames havent allowed a goal in 2 games.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with two helpers tonight.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Something I was not aware of, Per Jonsson moved from Bofors to Malmo in Alsvenskan earlier this season. It has been announced that Malmo Redhawks have suspended operations for this season and all players are released from their contracts.

Soooo...... Jonsson needs a team to play for.

[flamesaresmokin]

Aaron Marvin looks to be having a solid season.....anyone know a little more about his development?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Aaron Marvin looks to be having a solid season.....anyone know a little more about his development?


Q. How would you assess the play of Aaron Marvin, the Warroad native who leads SCSU in plus-minus and is nearly averaging a point per game?
A. He’s getting more and more comfortable all the time. He’s maturing physically (remember, he came right out of high school and is still 20 years old). He’s also maturing psychologically. (Never a loud-mouth, he’s nonetheless got to the point where he’ll verbally tease teammates in public and grapple with them after practice.)

Link (http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=104321)

My gut feeling is that Marvin rides out the full collegiate four years, but you never know.

[flamesaresmokin]

Link (http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=104321)

My gut feeling is that Marvin rides out the full collegiate four years, but you never know.

Hmm interesting for sure. Even if he does ride it out, if he continues to build up his strength and conditioning playing at the collegiate level he might be one of those wildcard draft picks we see making some noise in a year or two.....hopefully with the flames.

[flamesaresmokin]

Mitch Wahl with a big night; 1G 3A

This is turning into one of the best looking post draft years the flames have had in a very long time.

[PIMking]

Mr Lelande you did so well for us tonight here is a plane ticket to las vegas. Thanks agian for your hard work and shut out. have fun.

[Svartsengi]

Backlund had 3 assists in 10-1 Kelowna win!. Mitch Wahl had 1 goal and 2 assists in a 6-0 Spokane victory.

Mitch has more goals so far this season than all of last year.

TJ Brodie also had 2 assists in Saginaw's game.

[Canada 02]

John Negrin had a goal and assist as well; seems he's already wearing an 'A' for his new team

[flamesrule14]

Looks like Bouma has a broken hand. Missed last night's game and will probably miss a couple of weeks.

[Svartsengi]

TJ Brodie had 1 goal and 2 assists tonight for Saginaw. He has 40 points on the season in 44 games. Still top 10 in OHL defenseman scoring.

That is too bad to hear about Lance Bouma.

[Canada 02]

Mitch Wahl and John Negrin had a goal and assist last night, and Nemisz scored his 28th of the season while continuing to be top 10 in OHL scoring

[bigtmac19]

Keep an eye on Nemisz, Taylor Hall and Ryan Ellis in tomorrow night's OHL All Star game.
There is a link for streaming video on the Windsor Spitfires website.

Also, Mickey Renaud's Dad, Mark will be playing in the OHL Alumni game, which takes place tonight after the skills competition.

[flamesrule14]

Sportsnet just announced the remaining tv schedule. 2 games involving flames prospects this month.

http://www.chl.ca/fullstory.php?id=991

Feb 6 Windsor(Nemisz) vs. London. Should be a really good game. Two top teams in the league.

Feb 22 Kelowna(Backlund and Grantham) vs. Chilliwack.

Also as mentioned above tomorrow is the OHL all star game and that will be televised by sportsnet. Nemisz will be playing in it.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Greg Nemisz with the third hardest shot (92.1 MPH) in the OHL All Stars Skills Competition.

[Papi34]

adda boy nemisz this guys lookin like a solid prospect still surprised no invite for the world junior championships can anyone explain that

[MrMastodonFarm]

adda boy nemisz this guys lookin like a solid prospect still surprised no invite for the world junior championships can anyone explain that
He's 18 and still eligible next year. No slight for an 18 year old not to make it.


And yeah, I'm getting excited about Nemisz.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Goal and an assist for Backlund tonight. Gives him 12 points in 10 games so far.

[Canada 02]

adda boy nemisz this guys lookin like a solid prospect still surprised no invite for the world junior championships can anyone explain thatmore than 23 great young Canadians but only 23 man roster?

[Canada 02]

Nemisz pots a goal in the OHL all-star game

[dustygoon]

Nemisz pots a goal in the OHL all-star game

Wow...Hodgson with 3 goals and 2 assists. Vancouver has had some weak drafting, but I think they have a good player in Hodgson. Early days, but it looks like the Islanders whiffed (again) by taking Bailey over Hodgson.

[koop]

Wow...Hodgson with 3 goals and 2 assists. Vancouver has had some weak drafting, but I think they have a good player in Hodgson. Early days, but it looks like the Islanders whiffed (again) by taking Bailey over Hodgson.

Well Bailey is playing in the NHL right now (maybe he shouldn't be there) but way to early to say they whiffed.

[bigtmac19]

Bailey's a good player, he just plays for a crap team.

I watched him a lot last year, I like him a lot.

[moon]

You can have 4 20 year olds in the WHL. No idea if OHL has the same rule.
I guess birth dates would come into play also.

You can only have 3 20 year olds in the WHL and I am pretty sure it is the same in all 3 CHL leagues.

[STeeLy]

Sportsnet Ontario is broadcasting Spitfire vs Knights in the OHL

[jeremywilhelm]

Backlund with another goal last night. This time a beauty GWG in OT. Now has 5 goals 8 assists and is +2 in 11 games.

[bigtmac19]

Nemisz with another goal tonight in the Spit's 6-1 win against Niagara.
Their record is 18-1 in their last 19 games.

[Phanuthier]

Dumb Q, but is Niemsz playing on the 1st line? And who are his linemates?

[flamesrule14]

Dumb Q, but is Niemsz playing on the 1st line? And who are his linemates?

I'll let bigtmac correct me if I am wrong, but watching two of the games that were on sportsnet Nemisz was on the second line. He played with Loktionov and Wellwood. He was on the first power play unit though.

[Pointman]

Is it me or Aulie's link is broken? Correct one is http://whl.ca/stats/player.php?id=24350

[Flame4Ever]

I'll let bigtmac correct me if I am wrong, but watching two of the games that were on sportsnet Nemisz was on the second line. He played with Loktionov and Wellwood. He was on the first power play unit though.
This is pretty recent, since the trade for Scott Timmins. Before this I beleive he was lining up with Henrique and Welwwod. He was also on the second PP unit at that point.

[jeremywilhelm]

Kyle Greentree is #3 in goal scoring in the A. Nice pick up Sutter. I wouldnt mind seeing what he can do up in the NHL at some point this year.

I was just checking the stats page for the QC boys. Seems like Greentree, Chucko, Lundmark, Germyn, are all having great years even though the QC team is struggling a little bit. All 4 of those players have actually already past their Career highs with over 30 games left in the season.

Im not gonna bother posting these stats, but I thought I would share that with anyone who havent checked it out for themselves.

I think Greentree and Lundmark were excellent pickups for possible callups for the team. We all consider these guys to be AHL lifers, but there are many instances of players not coming into their prime till later in their years. Should be interesting to watch for the next few years.

Anyone know how long these two are signed for?

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I think Greentree and Lundmark were excellent pickups for possible callups for the team. We all consider these guys to be AHL lifers, but there are many instances of players not coming into their prime till later in their years. Should be interesting to watch for the next few years.

Anyone know how long these two are signed for?

Greentree is a RFA after this season. Lundmark is a UFA after this season.

According to Ek's site, which I usually steer clear of, but the cap pages are pretty handy.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/cap-central/team.php?team=CGY

[bigtmac19]

Nemisz is Windsor Spitfires player of the month for January.
8 goals and 9 assists.

[Hustle]

Nemisz is Windsor Spitfires player of the month for January.
8 goals and 9 assists.

I really wish Sutter would quit drafting big, slow, grinder type wingers that are Canadian. We need more FLASH!!

:bag:

In all seriousness, that's great to read. He's putting up good numbers so far this year... I just wonder how much of it is due to the fact that he's on a stacked team though. Regardless, it's nice to see that our last three first round picks are having real good years.

[Ronald Pagan]

The thing that makes me optimistic about Nemisz is his size. A guy with size and hockey sense is a good bet to make the NHL.

Everything after that is gravy from our draft position.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Nemisz with his 30th goal of the year and a helper tonight as well.

[Tilley]

Nice night for Flames prospects. Backlund gets two goals, an assist and first star in a Kelowna win. Grantham also scores in the game.

Brodie with a goal.

Aaron Marvin with a goal and an assist. Marvin has 26 points in 32 games as a sophomore.

[johnnyluv]

On the flip side, Spokane wins 11-2, but Mitch Wahl doesn't record a point. +2, though.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Flipping that again...

Kris Chucko with two goals tonight, three in his last two games. He is now one sht of 20 and has been playing away from Greentree and Lundmark.

Pelech with a penalty shot goal.

[bigtmac19]

Great article about Greg Nemisz on the Calgary Flames website right now.

He is really having a great year.

Next game I will see him in is March 3 against London. Should be a good one.

[Canada 02]

Aaron Marvin with a goal and an assist. Marvin has 26 points in 32 games as a sophomore.that was in a big win for St Cloud as they move into 4th spot in the very tight WCHA; be good for Marvin's development to get into NCAA playoff action

[johnnyluv]

A pair of assists for Mitch Wahl in Spokane's 5-3 win over Prince George tonight.