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united · 08-04-2016, 10:21 PM

Booms:
Ferland - was snake bitten last season but was getting to the right places which is encouraging. Could be more of a physical presence but expectations there were way too high after his demolition of the Canucks. Being a new father adds another level of maturity to his turnaround story.

Russell - having risked his NHL future by verbally agreeing to a contract with the Flames on July 1st, conditional on the Flames trading Wideman, only to end up waiting until mid-August for the trade to happen, Russell comes in with something to prove. New coaching staff convinces him to stop defending like a lawn ornament flamingo and leaving gaps that would make the London Tube proud and he has a surprisingly strong season.

Bollig - by not seeing the ice once the entire season, and as a result taking zero selfish penalties, Bollig has by far his most successful season as a member of the Flames.

Busts:
Brouwer - doesn't have a bad season by any means, contributing 40 or so points, but finishes 30-40 points behind the two offensive wizards he is gifted icetime with on the first line.

Engelland - puts in an admirable effort every night, and provides excellent leadership and mentoring, but Father Time further catches up to the already slow defender with a poor first pass. Slow and can't move the puck is death in today's NHL.

Stajan - almost the same as Engelland but just a few years younger. Small and slow is the worst combination regardless of his tremendous character.

08-04-2016, 10:21 PM	#17
united #1 Goaltender Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	Booms: Ferland - was snake bitten last season but was getting to the right places which is encouraging. Could be more of a physical presence but expectations there were way too high after his demolition of the Canucks. Being a new father adds another level of maturity to his turnaround story. Russell - having risked his NHL future by verbally agreeing to a contract with the Flames on July 1st, conditional on the Flames trading Wideman, only to end up waiting until mid-August for the trade to happen, Russell comes in with something to prove. New coaching staff convinces him to stop defending like a lawn ornament flamingo and leaving gaps that would make the London Tube proud and he has a surprisingly strong season. Bollig - by not seeing the ice once the entire season, and as a result taking zero selfish penalties, Bollig has by far his most successful season as a member of the Flames. Busts: Brouwer - doesn't have a bad season by any means, contributing 40 or so points, but finishes 30-40 points behind the two offensive wizards he is gifted icetime with on the first line. Engelland - puts in an admirable effort every night, and provides excellent leadership and mentoring, but Father Time further catches up to the already slow defender with a poor first pass. Slow and can't move the puck is death in today's NHL. Stajan - almost the same as Engelland but just a few years younger. Small and slow is the worst combination regardless of his tremendous character. __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played Last edited by united; 01-24-2017 at 10:13 PM.