[Karl]

Originally Posted by 868904

Bennett: looked ok, one of the better Flames forwards. Wanted to see a little more explosiveness from him but not a bad debut overall. I don't think you dress any of the regulars over him to start Game 1. But if any of the forwards are ineffective, I don't think Bennett would be out of place.

Ramage: I thought he had a pretty good game, i'm kinda surprised cause he's not one of our more heralded prospects. Everyone loves the offensive guys, but I thought Ramage was better than Kulak, which he should be seeing as he is older and has more pro experience. I think he's the 8th defenceman for the playoffs after Wotherspoon.

Kulak: Was decent and didn't see as much of his skating skills as I would have liked to see. I think he needs at least a full year of seasoning in the AHL before he's in the NHL. Can't see him getting any games in the playoffs if injuries hit, dón't think he's ready for that type of game.

Wotherspoon: Again was decent and didn't look out of place. It's hard to tell with defencemen because a lot of times, when they get scored on its not necessarily their fault, it could be a dumb turnover by a forward earlier in a sequence that causes it. Either way, thought he moved the puck well and obviously has good size and strength.

Poirier: Was a bit dissapointed with him as I really wanted to see more. Wanted to see him use his speed on the forecheck, to drive wide and attack the net, but he really just coasted through the whole game, not what you want to see from one of your top prospects. He was really Sven like. Not sure if he got benched or suffered a minor injury cause don't recall seeing much of him in the third.

Wolf: much more engaged than Poirier, battled well in the corners. Needs to work on his balance. Thought he looked better in his earlier call up.

Shore: didn't do anything to earn a spot in the line up for Game 1. Supposedly a possession monster, but haven't seen a lot of that.

Colborne was a minus 5, ouch.

The anti-truculant crowd here hates on him all the time, but I'm really liking Engelland's game right now. Keeps things simple, is strong and physical, and is really not a bad skater. I think at this stage in their careers, I'd rather have him than Regher.

oops.