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Bandwagon In Flames · 08-15-2016, 11:10 AM

I am beyond excited for Kylington and have been ever since we drafted him.

Another question mark going into the draft was where he'd be playing the following season. Still under contract in the SEL the team who drafted him wouldn't be able to control his development. Getting him not only to North America, but the AHL last season was a massive step in the right direction for Kylington. By turning pro at 18, the Flames have been in control of his on-ice AND off-ice development. He's learning how to be a pro and this interview is already showing the pay off.

Also, I hear the kid has skills.

1:12 to see Kylington's speed getting him out of trouble. Where have I seen that before??
1:50 for a bullet of a wrister.

2:10 smart play by Kylington in an outdoor game. Skates to the traffic and screen then releases a shot surrounded by opposing players.

I was trying to find a highlight of either his 1st or 2nd AHL goal, but I can't find a clip now. I remember watching the highlight and for a second I thought I was watching a Sens game and Karlsson scoring a highlight reel goal. Nope it was Kylington.

Edit: Couldn't find a youtube highlight, but if you can suffer through the buffer it's at 1:48.

http://ahl.neulion.com/ahl/video/sto...-icehogs/13510

Just a really smart and confident play. It seems like a simple play to execute and it is, but to immediately recognize that there's open ice and an opportunity for a scoring chance in a high danger zone goes to show how high his hockey IQ is. You can't teach that.

08-15-2016, 11:10 AM	#43
Bandwagon In Flames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Flame Country Exp:	I am beyond excited for Kylington and have been ever since we drafted him. Another question mark going into the draft was where he'd be playing the following season. Still under contract in the SEL the team who drafted him wouldn't be able to control his development. Getting him not only to North America, but the AHL last season was a massive step in the right direction for Kylington. By turning pro at 18, the Flames have been in control of his on-ice AND off-ice development. He's learning how to be a pro and this interview is already showing the pay off. Also, I hear the kid has skills. YouTube Video 1:12 to see Kylington's speed getting him out of trouble. Where have I seen that before?? 1:50 for a bullet of a wrister. YouTube Video 2:10 smart play by Kylington in an outdoor game. Skates to the traffic and screen then releases a shot surrounded by opposing players. I was trying to find a highlight of either his 1st or 2nd AHL goal, but I can't find a clip now. I remember watching the highlight and for a second I thought I was watching a Sens game and Karlsson scoring a highlight reel goal. Nope it was Kylington. Edit: Couldn't find a youtube highlight, but if you can suffer through the buffer it's at 1:48. http://ahl.neulion.com/ahl/video/sto...-icehogs/13510 Just a really smart and confident play. It seems like a simple play to execute and it is, but to immediately recognize that there's open ice and an opportunity for a scoring chance in a high danger zone goes to show how high his hockey IQ is. You can't teach that. Last edited by Bandwagon In Flames; 08-15-2016 at 11:24 AM.