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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose
For the folks that follow the Wranglers closely, who do you expect to make big strides next season? Who will push for a Flames roster spot? Who is trending up?
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Sadly one of the biggest overall improvements this year was Ignatjew, who has now committed to go back to Europe. Should have stuck with it as I think he was trending a lot like David Rittich did in his first year in the AHL. He was by far the best option in between the pipes post Christmas.
Bruz was starting to look real steady and reliable at the end of the year. Massive strides on his development. He will never be big but he was notably winning a lot more puck battles in the corner and his first pass out of the zone is exactly as advertised.
Kerins far and away is my choice to push for the big club next year. Guy is beast. He has such a fast release on his shot. More importantly for his role in the NHL, he grinds so effectively on the cycle and the work rate-battle level is exceptional. Hes not shying away from contact and can give as much as he can take. Rory strikes me as a high IQ forward. Maybe not the raw talent of some but his decision making is up there.
Just my thoughts. I'd be curious to know what others think