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kehatch · 07-18-2014, 05:33 PM

My next 5

Klimchuk: (Plays like: Ryan Callaghan, Type: Two way winger) Klimchuk was caught in the shadows of Poirier and Monahan last season but he stands a good chance of stepping out of the shadows this season. He is a speedy winger with strong defensive play and some offensive potential. He lacks ideal NHL size but he doesn’t shy away from contact. He maintains a strong work ethic. He projects as a defensive energy forward with some offensive upside.
Granlund: (Plays like: Jussi Jokinen, Type: Top 6 playmaking forward) Granlund is a smallish forward that has a lot of skill but lacks a physical game. Like many prospects he is still working on rounding out his two-way game. He could also benefit from improved skating. There were questions whether Granlund’s game would translate to North America, but he proved any doubters wrong last season. Granlund had a very successful season making his North American debut and putting up close to a point per game in the AHL. He also played well in 7 games in the NHL. He may the most NHL ready of the Flames AHL players last season and we may see him make the NHL full time this season, though it may be as a winger instead of a centre.
Reinhart: (Plays like: Brandon Sutter, Type: Defensive forward) Reinhart has a strong work ethic, a high end defensive game, and possesses loads of hockey sense. Initial projections were that Reinhart had limited offensive potential at the NHL level. However, he led the AHL Heat in scoring in his second season. He still projects as a third line forward but he may shatter that if he can continue to improve offensively. Reinhart moved from centre to wing last season. Given the centre depth of the Flames his best chance of making the team will be on the wing.
Gilles: (Plays like: Ben Bishop, Type: Goalie) Gilles is a big athletic butterfly goalie. He maintains good position, has good athletic ability, and he is aggressive in his crease. Gilles had a phenomenal freshman season earning and keeping the starting position while putting up very good numbers on a marginal team. Gilles started the following season with elite numbers but he struggled mid-season (including at the World Junior Championship), probably in part due to injury. He rounded back into form to end the season. He will return to Providence next season for at least one more year before going pro.
Ortio (Plays like: Mikka Kiprusoff, Type: Goalie) Ortio plays a very similar game to previous Flames superstar Kipper. Like Kipper, he is a smaller goalie with high end athletic ability. Ortio struggled in his first North American debut in 2010. He returned to Finland for a couple of seasons to round out his game. Last season was his first full season in North America and it was a good one where he put up very respectable numbers in the AHL. He is slotted in as the Flames AHL starter for next season and should have the opportunity to move to the NHL in 2015/16.

07-18-2014, 05:33 PM	#134
kehatch First Line Centre Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	My next 5 Klimchuk: (Plays like: Ryan Callaghan, Type: Two way winger) Klimchuk was caught in the shadows of Poirier and Monahan last season but he stands a good chance of stepping out of the shadows this season. He is a speedy winger with strong defensive play and some offensive potential. He lacks ideal NHL size but he doesn’t shy away from contact. He maintains a strong work ethic. He projects as a defensive energy forward with some offensive upside. Granlund: (Plays like: Jussi Jokinen, Type: Top 6 playmaking forward) Granlund is a smallish forward that has a lot of skill but lacks a physical game. Like many prospects he is still working on rounding out his two-way game. He could also benefit from improved skating. There were questions whether Granlund’s game would translate to North America, but he proved any doubters wrong last season. Granlund had a very successful season making his North American debut and putting up close to a point per game in the AHL. He also played well in 7 games in the NHL. He may the most NHL ready of the Flames AHL players last season and we may see him make the NHL full time this season, though it may be as a winger instead of a centre. Reinhart: (Plays like: Brandon Sutter, Type: Defensive forward) Reinhart has a strong work ethic, a high end defensive game, and possesses loads of hockey sense. Initial projections were that Reinhart had limited offensive potential at the NHL level. However, he led the AHL Heat in scoring in his second season. He still projects as a third line forward but he may shatter that if he can continue to improve offensively. Reinhart moved from centre to wing last season. Given the centre depth of the Flames his best chance of making the team will be on the wing. Gilles: (Plays like: Ben Bishop, Type: Goalie) Gilles is a big athletic butterfly goalie. He maintains good position, has good athletic ability, and he is aggressive in his crease. Gilles had a phenomenal freshman season earning and keeping the starting position while putting up very good numbers on a marginal team. Gilles started the following season with elite numbers but he struggled mid-season (including at the World Junior Championship), probably in part due to injury. He rounded back into form to end the season. He will return to Providence next season for at least one more year before going pro. Ortio (Plays like: Mikka Kiprusoff, Type: Goalie) Ortio plays a very similar game to previous Flames superstar Kipper. Like Kipper, he is a smaller goalie with high end athletic ability. Ortio struggled in his first North American debut in 2010. He returned to Finland for a couple of seasons to round out his game. Last season was his first full season in North America and it was a good one where he put up very respectable numbers in the AHL. He is slotted in as the Flames AHL starter for next season and should have the opportunity to move to the NHL in 2015/16.