[News] Flames recall Drew Shore

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Table 5

I'm not sure what the rush was to call him up. I'd rather he played a few games in the AHL so we can see what we have. Now we're locked into the guy, or we lose him.

Well to be fair, he has had a full NHL season under his belt (lockout season). I am willing to bet that he will have a better first game than any call up we've had this season, he's aware of how the NHL works. I do agree it was a bit rushed as well, but maybe management wants Granlund to get more time in the AHL.

[Igster]

Originally Posted by wireframe

He came to the Flames because he was ready for the NHL but Florida didn't have a spot. They might have told him and Tallon that they would call him up as soon as possible. It's possible that they called him up so quickly to honour some agreement.

I would say this is most likely bang on. The guy is ready for the NHL. Now's his chance to stick.

[devo22]

Hopefully Granlund is sent down now. Adirondack has lost Arnold to injury and now Shore too, they desperately need a center. Better to give Granlund big AHL minutes right now.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by UKflames

I am surprised that he has been called up so quickly, we don't appear to have much room on the game night roster at the moment. Does he knock someone out of the line up or is this giving him chance to get used to the system before we make a trade and open up some space?

I'm pretty sure almost everyone would be happy with a rotation of scratches for the following players: Raymond, Bollig, Byron, Jones, Granlund. It's also entirely possible that Shore sits for a game or two on occasion. I'm not concerned about it as much since McGrattan was waived. Now there's 2 spots for underperforming players and even more accountability. That can only be a good thing.

[Red Ice Player]

It's cool having Drew on our team just for his last name alone.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Ortio down or Ramo not ready? Granlund down?

I would think this recall pushes Granlund in the pressbox.

Its possible the Flames will activate Ramo and send down Granlund. Carrying three goalies on the trip.

Lines.... Granlund out / Shore in (my view)

Glencross-Monahan-Hudler;
Gaudreau-Backlund-Jones;
Bouma-Shore-Colborne;
Bollig-Stajan-Byron

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Red Ice Player

It's cool having Drew on our team just for his last name alone.

For Shore

[tvp2003]

For anyone keeping score, Shore is listed as #22 on the roster.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/roster.htm

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

For anyone keeping score, Shore is listed as #22 on the roster.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/roster.htm

oh no Seto!

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
Drew Shore becomes the 24th player in #Flames history to wear #22

[Vinny01]

Yeah Granlund is definitely close but needs another summer to get bigger and stronger before he can really make an impact. Get him down to the AHL and get some big minutes. Shore has the size and is older than most of our prospects. I hope he plays well but not expecting too much yet.

I know it might be getting rid of too many veterans but I am hoping that the Flames move the following players at the deadline:
Raymond, Glencross, Bollig, Jones, Smid
And bring up:
Sven, Porier, Granlund, Ferland, Worherspoon

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Does anyone else feel that if Shore plays well, we will be seeing one of the other center's on this club traded in fairly short order?

Feel like this was a move to slightly up the quality of our center depth to make a trade from a position of strength easier to swallow.........................or I'm just looking for crap.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

oh no Seto!

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
Drew Shore becomes the 24th player in #Flames history to wear #22

LOL. Does this happen often league-wide? I can't recall it happening recently with the Flames.

[saillias]

I've come around to Drew Shore being here... My belief is that Burke & Treliving wanted Joe Colborne to be that big #3 C, but once Hartley continued to use him as a winger they went out looking for another. We might have a lot of centre depth but none with size.

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Does anyone else feel that if Shore plays well, we will be seeing one of the other center's on this club traded in fairly short order?

Feel like this was a move to slightly up the quality of our center depth to make a trade from a position of strength easier to swallow.........................or I'm just looking for crap.

Yup. I just hope it's somehow Stajan

[Delthefunky]

Maybe a trade is in the works , really though depending how he fits in this has to open the door to some trades with all the other guys knocking on the door.

[FlamesAddiction]

A little surprised that they didn't make him prove his worth against our prospects on the farm, but they must already believe in him. I am sure they scouted him heavily before acquiring him.

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Does anyone else feel that if Shore plays well, we will be seeing one of the other center's on this club traded in fairly short order?

No, the Flames in my view like the depth at the Center position.

Until Bennett is ready to take an active spot (next year my guess).

This will force a move.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Does anyone else feel that if Shore plays well, we will be seeing one of the other center's on this club traded in fairly short order?

Feel like this was a move to slightly up the quality of our center depth to make a trade from a position of strength easier to swallow.........................or I'm just looking for crap.

im thinking Stajan is a deadline target for playoff teams.

I'm also thinking Stajan with salary retained has some good value and should get a good return.

[Murph]

Seems as though Drew can take a faceoff - an area in which Granlund has been struggling mightily. My money is on him playing centre, not right wing as some are suggesting. Also, not so sure Granlund gets sent down - I think they may move him to the wing instead and put Bollig or Byron in the pressbox.

Glencross - Monahan - Hudler
Gaudreau - Backlund - Jones
Granlund - Shore - Colborne
Bouma - Stajan - Byron/Bollig

If the scratch ends up being Byron - you just replaced a 5'7", 153 lbs guy with a 6'3" 205 lbs guy.

[killer_carlson]

i just can't seem to shake my feeling that this guy is Aaron Gavey 2.0.

Maybe because he's a tall role player (not overly physical) who came to us from a Florida team to get his big break.

I sure hope he's able to give us more than Gavey did.

[dammage79]

I figured Shore would have played at least one game in Adirondak before getting the call up. This isn't surprising though, Treliving seemed genuinely thrilled about getting Shore here. Hope he does well.