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Charsiu · 08-15-2017, 09:37 AM

Hey all,

In light of the annual prospect poll which has just about wrapped up I wanted to posit the question which of our young players has the most to prove this season?

We have players like Jankowski who are on steady trajectories and appear set for a break out. We have Kulak, who is poised to take on the 6th D spot. Along with our recent draft selection we have a deep pool of young players who are more or less set along their developmental curve.

Yet what about Poirier, Shinkaruk or Klimchuk? All are still young, Klimchuk vastly improved over his 2015-16 campaign scoring 19 goals and 43 points last year compared to 3 and 9 the year before.

Poirier has taken the steps to rise above his addiction problems, an encouraging step which has led many of us to hope that he can return to form in the year ahead.

Shinkaruk? Another 1st rounder from 2013, he took a 13 point dip in points from the year before.

Anyway, slow mid week, mid summer topic. All of the players mentioned deserve more than the cursory analysis given. Moreover, there are other players worthy of discussion as well.

08-15-2017, 09:37 AM	#1
Charsiu Backup Goalie Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Canada Exp:	Which Flames prospect has the most to prove in 2017-18 Hey all, In light of the annual prospect poll which has just about wrapped up I wanted to posit the question which of our young players has the most to prove this season? We have players like Jankowski who are on steady trajectories and appear set for a break out. We have Kulak, who is poised to take on the 6th D spot. Along with our recent draft selection we have a deep pool of young players who are more or less set along their developmental curve. Yet what about Poirier, Shinkaruk or Klimchuk? All are still young, Klimchuk vastly improved over his 2015-16 campaign scoring 19 goals and 43 points last year compared to 3 and 9 the year before. Poirier has taken the steps to rise above his addiction problems, an encouraging step which has led many of us to hope that he can return to form in the year ahead. Shinkaruk? Another 1st rounder from 2013, he took a 13 point dip in points from the year before. Anyway, slow mid week, mid summer topic. All of the players mentioned deserve more than the cursory analysis given. Moreover, there are other players worthy of discussion as well.