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TheIronMaiden · 10-12-2018, 02:21 PM

Anyone have strong opinions on the rookies after four games?

I think that of the three Valimaki has been the most impressive, He is an NHL defencemen by any definition.

Andersson is not an upgrade on Stone yet. But with Hamonic out another 3 or 4 weeks he will have some time to change minds. I recon that Andersson will get sent down after Hamonic returns, but I am happy the Flames have a young D man who is a reliable call up. He will likely see more than 20 NHL games.

Dube is a very interesting case, it seem like Peters has a lot of faith in him. The kid plays with pace, and forechecks very well, but I am not convinced that he will continue to centre the third line. Its hard to put into words, he is doing the right things but his execution is not quite at an NHL level yet.

10-12-2018, 02:21 PM	#6
TheIronMaiden Franchise Player Join Date: May 2016 Location: ATCO Field, Section 201 Exp:	Anyone have strong opinions on the rookies after four games? I think that of the three Valimaki has been the most impressive, He is an NHL defencemen by any definition. Andersson is not an upgrade on Stone yet. But with Hamonic out another 3 or 4 weeks he will have some time to change minds. I recon that Andersson will get sent down after Hamonic returns, but I am happy the Flames have a young D man who is a reliable call up. He will likely see more than 20 NHL games. Dube is a very interesting case, it seem like Peters has a lot of faith in him. The kid plays with pace, and forechecks very well, but I am not convinced that he will continue to centre the third line. Its hard to put into words, he is doing the right things but his execution is not quite at an NHL level yet.