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Flame19,289 · 10-03-2014, 10:01 AM

I think he makes the opening day roster.

He has the ability to be a very effective 3rd or 4th liner. He's good at keeping the puck down low, particularly in battling in the area behind the goal, and has good puck pursuit.

There was some criticism of him in these parts when he left Union College late last summer to sign with the Flames. But he gave up his senior year of eligibility on a very good Union College team (that went on to win the NCAA title) because I think he saw a window of opportunity to make the eventual leap to the NHL. Last year in the AHL gave him a full year to round out his game and the results so far this preseason have been quite impressive.

10-03-2014, 10:01 AM	#14
Flame19,289 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upstate NY Exp:	I think he makes the opening day roster. He has the ability to be a very effective 3rd or 4th liner. He's good at keeping the puck down low, particularly in battling in the area behind the goal, and has good puck pursuit. There was some criticism of him in these parts when he left Union College late last summer to sign with the Flames. But he gave up his senior year of eligibility on a very good Union College team (that went on to win the NCAA title) because I think he saw a window of opportunity to make the eventual leap to the NHL. Last year in the AHL gave him a full year to round out his game and the results so far this preseason have been quite impressive.