I have no idea how any of these kids will turn out, but its really nice to hear words like "skill" and "offensive" about many of the Flames prospects now. For far too long it seemed the Flames were dead set against drafting that quality for some reason, way too many grinders. If several of them turn out to be good top 6 NHLers the team is way ahead of where its been for over a decade as far as up and coming talent is concerned.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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