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868904 · 07-10-2015, 12:57 AM

Just finished watching the scrimmage:

- Jankowski, thought he was decent but was expecting much more after reading all the comments. He didn't dominate along the boards with possession as was noted by many. He would probably be one of the better players out there but I wouldn't say he was the best (Poirier was probably the best player out there). I can certainly see the potential there though. He really needs to break out offensively this season in Providence. I wouldn't even consider signing him and putting him in the AHL this year.

- Kylington is very noticeable out there, both for the good and the bad. The good is he is supremely skilled and dynamic. He is certainly a game breaker and was dangerous every shift. I thought he was weak defending but I feel maybe I shouldn't be too hard on guys for this in a scrimmage. Hickey and Mangiapane are described as great skaters, but Kylington is at another level. There really is a whole lot of Erik Karlsson there.

- Nice to see a number 47 out there who hustles, competes and engages. Not sure if the Flames should sign Baillie or not. He was noticeable but he strikes me as a Paul Byron type at the NHL level. I just didn't see the upper end skill level.

- Mangiapane has that upper end skill. Button used the Cogliano comparison and I can see that in the speed department, but I think Mangiapane has more skill and hockey sense. He's an intriguing prospect. I'd like to see him win the OHL scoring title next season.

07-10-2015, 12:57 AM	#637
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Just finished watching the scrimmage: - Jankowski, thought he was decent but was expecting much more after reading all the comments. He didn't dominate along the boards with possession as was noted by many. He would probably be one of the better players out there but I wouldn't say he was the best (Poirier was probably the best player out there). I can certainly see the potential there though. He really needs to break out offensively this season in Providence. I wouldn't even consider signing him and putting him in the AHL this year. - Kylington is very noticeable out there, both for the good and the bad. The good is he is supremely skilled and dynamic. He is certainly a game breaker and was dangerous every shift. I thought he was weak defending but I feel maybe I shouldn't be too hard on guys for this in a scrimmage. Hickey and Mangiapane are described as great skaters, but Kylington is at another level. There really is a whole lot of Erik Karlsson there. - Nice to see a number 47 out there who hustles, competes and engages. Not sure if the Flames should sign Baillie or not. He was noticeable but he strikes me as a Paul Byron type at the NHL level. I just didn't see the upper end skill level. - Mangiapane has that upper end skill. Button used the Cogliano comparison and I can see that in the speed department, but I think Mangiapane has more skill and hockey sense. He's an intriguing prospect. I'd like to see him win the OHL scoring title next season. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD!