02-08-2013, 02:27 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
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Ben Street called up. Backlund out 4-6 weeks MCL. Babchuk activated
From a very good source I know, Ben Street has been called up form the Heat, presumably to take the place of Micheal Backlund
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02-08-2013, 02:28 PM
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First Line Centre
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That doesn't sound like Roman Horak.
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02-08-2013, 02:28 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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I'm surprised they didn't recall Horak. I haven't been following the Heat much lately. Has Street been playing well for them?
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02-08-2013, 02:29 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Halifax
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Horak's a winger.
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02-08-2013, 02:29 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Sep 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
From a very good source I know, Ben Street has been called up form the Heat, presumably to take the place of Micheal Backlund
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Sounds official: http://theahl.com/stats/transactions...&f_team_id=379
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02-08-2013, 02:32 PM
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Franchise Player
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I was hoping for Reinhart but this will do.
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02-08-2013, 02:33 PM
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Scoring Winger
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When we do send him back down isn't he waiver eligible?
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02-08-2013, 02:33 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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This is also potentially a sign Cammalleri can't go tomorrow.
I was wondering about Backlund though. In his post game, Hartley wasn't sure if Backlund would be reevaluated in Vancouver or back home in Calgary. It suggested to me right away that Backlund's injury isn't of the "ice it and get back out there" variety.
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02-08-2013, 02:33 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I'm surprised they didn't recall Horak. I haven't been following the Heat much lately. Has Street been playing well for them?
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Street has been one of the best players all season long in Abbotsford. Better than Horak IMO
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02-08-2013, 02:33 PM
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Franchise Player
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It will be interesting to see where they play Street.
Do they slot him in where Backlund was?
Do they slot him on the fourth line and bump Jones up?
Go get me Ben. Your chance to shine.
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02-08-2013, 02:34 PM
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Franchise Player
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Pierre " Monster" McGuire seems to like his play a lot when talking about him in the "backburner thread". Would be nice if he could make a post on this thread about the pros and cons of Street. I take his word over anybody when it comes to heat players.
edit not taking anything away from " Alberta beef".
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02-08-2013, 02:35 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Silicon Valley
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I need a refresher - who the hell is Ben Street?
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02-08-2013, 02:35 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
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Pat Steinberg pointed this out but Backlund, Baertschi and Kiprusoff are on IR according to the Flames roster page:
http://flames.nhl.com/club/roster.htm
If its accurate
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02-08-2013, 02:37 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phanuthier
I need a refresher - who the hell is Ben Street?
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Random minor league free agent guy we signed last summer who played a couple years in the Pens system. One of those guys you expect can help the minor league team, and hope can become someone who can help the NHL team.
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02-08-2013, 02:38 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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I find it just a little bit strange that the Flames dont announce this before the Heat do.
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02-08-2013, 02:38 PM
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
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Ben Street on that roster, and Babchuk is off IR as well.
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02-08-2013, 02:39 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
I find it just a little bit strange that the Flames dont announce this before the Heat do.
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Heat haven't announced it... its just the AHL transactions page, probably automatically updates as soon as a team files the paperwork with the league.
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02-08-2013, 02:39 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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Pros: He shoots ALOT. He leads the AHL in shots and he's a got wickedly accurate wrister. He's a strong dude for being a bit on the shorter side. He's fast. He can keep up with Byron any day of the week. Just a smart, calm, level-headed player. VERY good in the faceoff dot. Always finds open ice somehow.
Cons: Not great along the boards, but sufficient. Doesn't often drive to the net and is more of a perimeter shooter (his spot is about 6-10 feet from the net). Not a physical player by any means.
Such a good call-up. I hate to gloat, but I totally called it that we'd see him in a Flames jersey soon 
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02-08-2013, 02:41 PM
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#19
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12
I was hoping for Reinhart but this will do.
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Reinhart is not even close to NHL ready right now.
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02-08-2013, 02:43 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Ben Street is a kid with a lot of skill, speed and tenacity. He is a goal scorer and signed with Calgary when he felt his chances of a centre spot with the Penguins were slim to none.
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