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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Well monster game by the Ferland-Bennett-Colborne line. Ferland had a hell of a game. Nice to see some chemistry forming there, I think Ferland-Bennett could be a good duo going forward.
Shinkaruk was pleasantly surprising. Unlike guys like Baertschi or Granlund, other skilled players of his below average size, he has excellent speed, agility and skating. He was a lot more physical than I was expecting and threw his body around with abandon.
Poirier I thought looked a lot better than in previous recalls. His skating is deceptive but he covers a lot of ground. I definitely saw a lot of positive signs, I think he'll be an NHLer at some point within the next year. He was significantly ahead of a guy like Agostino IMO.
Grant didn't show too much offence IMO but I love his size, face-offs, board work, etc. Hopefully we re-sign him, he really should win a role ahead of Stajan but I'm not sure how the Flames are going to work that.
Kulak didn't look out of place. Great moment in the 3rd when he walked from the line right up into the slot and got off a good shot. As Bingo mentioned in his writeup the depth guys seem to be pushing Wideman and Smid right off the team. It'll be interesting to see how that is handled, I think Wideman is traded but I'm not sure what can be done with Smid.
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Agree on Poirier - I thought he looked like he belongs (or is close). The speed is there, the strength is there, and we know he has the shot.
The one thing getting in his way still is that he is so focused on doing what the coach says and being in the right spot. It is hampering his offense, but he'll work through that as he gains some confidence. Shame he didn't hit that one-timer, it probably would have really helped him.