05-07-2015, 04:09 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Keegan Kanzig join Flames as Black Ace
Calgary Hitmen @WHLHitmen
#WHLHitmen D @bigkeegs5 is sticking around #yyc, joining the @NHLFlames aces during their #StanleyCupPlayoffs run!
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05-07-2015, 04:13 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Antigonish, NS
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Yyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssss!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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05-07-2015, 04:14 PM
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Franchise Player
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Kanzig smash!
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05-07-2015, 04:15 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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Hoping our d gets healthier, but good to have King kong close by.
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05-07-2015, 04:18 PM
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I would be extremely concerned if Kanzig made an appearance in the playoffs.
I'm sure they are just letting him hang around the big club for experience, but there will now be tons of people hoping he draws in to smash Getz and Perry.
Problem being, Kanzig probably is a poorer skater than Wolf is. Leave it at that.
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05-07-2015, 04:19 PM
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There is absolutely no chance of Kanzig getting into a game, if that is what people are excited about.
He is probably 4 years away from the NHL.
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05-07-2015, 04:20 PM
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There is absolutely no chance of Kanzig getting into a game, if that is what people are excited about.
He is probably 4 years away from the NHL.
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05-07-2015, 04:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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I met his grandma at the Hockeyville game.
She was nice, therefore I approve of this move.
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05-07-2015, 04:26 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
There is absolutely no chance of Kanzig getting into a game, if that is what people are excited about.
He is probably 4 years away from the NHL.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
There is absolutely no chance of Kanzig getting into a game, if that is what people are excited about.
He is probably 4 years away from the NHL.
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05-07-2015, 04:36 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
There is absolutely no chance of Kanzig getting into a game, if that is what people are excited about.
He is probably 4 years away from the NHL.
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Ok so he can be considered day to day then?
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05-07-2015, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RockOnRoberts
Ok so he can be considered day to day then?
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Wouldn't it be year to year in this case?
Keegan Colossus! 
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05-07-2015, 04:47 PM
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Needs More Cowbell
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Not Canada, Eh?
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I wouldn't call Kanzig four years away, he was four years away two years ago. He's still pretty raw and he needs to work on his skating -- but he has improved quite a bit since the Flames drafted him. That being said, expectations need to be in line with his abilities -- he likely tops out as a #4/$5 guy with crazy size and reach. He's no Zdeno Chara, although there are some parallels from a development standpoint.
In today's NHL Kanzig needs enough mobility to make that reach impossible to escape. He could be more physical, his passing game needs more work -- but his assets can make up for his shortcomings. If the Flames focus on developing him into an effective shutdown/stay-at-home guy who relies on his partner to make the outlet pass then he could fit right in on this roster in a couple years.
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05-07-2015, 04:49 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Stampede Corral
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I think we'll know in two years. Bottom six or bust, but he could surprise and make a top four guy...but his skating would have to improve dramatically.
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05-07-2015, 04:49 PM
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Self-Suspension
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I bet he plays next year, if Weidman can turn himself from whipping boy to lifeblood of the team's core Kanzig can do anything. Bad skater? That's what skating trainers and lessons are for, unless he has no ankles and mongoloid feet his ceiling is undefined as of yet.
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05-07-2015, 05:14 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by AcGold
I bet he plays next year, if Weidman can turn himself from whipping boy to lifeblood of the team's core Kanzig can do anything. Bad skater? That's what skating trainers and lessons are for, unless he has no ankles and mongoloid feet his ceiling is undefined as of yet.
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Unless the Flames defence gets absolutely ravaged by injuries next season, I doubt Kanzig sees any time in the NHL. Right now, he's behind at least Wotherspoon, Culkin, Kulak, Morrison, and Sieloff next season (plus Ramage if he re-signs).
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05-07-2015, 05:37 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Grew up in Calgary now living in USA
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
I met his grandma at the Hockeyville game.
She was nice, therefore I approve of this move.
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Oh come on admit it... your just saying that because she was a lot taller than you. 
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05-07-2015, 05:39 PM
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They should dress him only for warmups just to stand at center ice and give the death stare at the Ducks.
Or put a Raymond jersey on him and hope no one notices.
 
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05-07-2015, 05:40 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: West of Calgary
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Chara was pretty friggin awful at actual hockey when he was first coming up. Keep that in mind.
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05-07-2015, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaskal
They should dress him only for warmups just to stand at center ice and give the death stare at the Ducks.
Or put a Raymond jersey on him and hope no one notices.
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Wow! Those two do look alike. I think there might be a slight height difference though.
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05-07-2015, 05:47 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Maybe he's useful in drills pretending to be big Duck defencemen hitting Hudler.
Seriously, it's a "good year kid, have trip to the POs".
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