Report out there that the Canucks won't sign 2015 5th rounder Carl Neill. He was 2nd in points for the QMJHL (yes that needs the context of being an overager). He can put up points but his biggest weakness is skating.
If as reported he isn't signed before June 1st he will re-enter the 2017 draft.
Here are the Flames connections to him:
Was invited to 2014 Flames development camp but medical testing revealed an irregular heart beat and he was prevented from participating. Heart condition was fixed later that summer via surgery.
Charlottetown islanders traded for Carl Neill this season... who is an owner of the Islanders? Flames QMJHL scout Bob MacMillan.
Doubt he will be taken if he goes back to the draft and I doubt the Flames would give him an NHL contract, but could be of someone of interest to the Flames as AHL/ECHL depth.
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