[News] Tyler Wotherspoon has been reassigned to the Stockton

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Not the last we've seen of him. He's gonna because he has to be, not because anyone wanted him to be. Hopefully we move Wideman AND smid in the offseason

fyp

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

fyp

I like it

[flamesfan1297]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Mark my words, it will catch on. Or go down in flaming glory alongside GlenX.

Originally Posted by OzSome

He seems to fit in playing with Nakladal. Both of them played well together. Now we have to see JJ plays.

I like Jpak way more than JJ. Way more. And am I the only one that didn't hate the name GlenX?

[Angelino]

Originally Posted by flamesfan1297

I like Jpak way more than JJ. Way more. And am I the only one that didn't hate the name GlenX?

How about Jyrki or Jokipakka instead?

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Angelino

How about Jyrki or Jokipakka instead?

I prefer Kevin.

[Redlan]

Originally Posted by flamesfan1297

I like Jpak way more than JJ. Way more. And am I the only one that didn't hate the name GlenX?

That is a popular nickname among Oiler fans when he played there...so if you are inclined....

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by saillias

They gotta buy out Wideman this summer.

And I'm referring to new Finnish D-man as "Kevin" from hereon. No last name, no attempts to spell that monstrosity.

Why buy a player out who's coming off our books after next year unless we really need the cap space. Especially when you consider said player will like return you at worst a low end draft pick at the deadline next year?

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Why buy a player out who's coming off our books after next year unless we really need the cap space. Especially when you consider said player will like return you at worst a low end draft pick at the deadline next year?

Because it keeps ripe prospects like Wotherspoon in the AHL or exposed to waivers. At some point you need to make room.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by edslunch

Because it keeps ripe prospects like Wotherspoon in the AHL or exposed to waivers. At some point you need to make room.

You can waive him then.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by codynw

I prefer Kevin.

I will also accept Kevin. Good to stick with any traditions that don't involve someones oppression.

Jpak if you prefer brevity.

[Matty81]

Wotherspoon looked better than smid engelland and at least defensively, wideman.

They need to find a way to offload one or two of the older overpaid duds to make some room next year.

Saw some dallas fans calling him 2pak. I'm sure the plauers will have a good nickname for him in no time.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by saillias

They gotta buy out Wideman this summer.

And I'm referring to new Finnish D-man as "Kevin" from hereon. No last name, no attempts to spell that monstrosity.

Google Translate informs me that jokipakka is Finnish for ‘river deck’, whatever that may be. So until forcibly prevented, I shall call him Kevin Riverdeck.

Incidentally, Pekka is a variation of Peter, and Rautakallio means ‘iron rock’. This means Pekka Rautakallio still has the coolest name in Flames history. Pete Ironrock! That's right up there in a class with Butch Deadmarsh.

[AcGold]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Google Translate informs me that jokipakka is Finnish for ‘river deck’, whatever that may be. So until forcibly prevented, I shall call him Kevin Riverdeck.

Incidentally, Pekka is a variation of Peter, and Rautakallio means ‘iron rock’. This means Pekka Rautakallio still has the coolest name in Flames history. Pete Ironrock! That's right up there in a class with Butch Deadmarsh.

Definitely better than Dick Butkus (pronounced but kiss)

[Party Elephant]

Jpak is a much better nickname than that other nickname someone was advocating yesterday...

[Calgary4LIfe]

I think being a non-playoff team allows an organization to really get a better sense of what they have in the pipe before you lose a player to waivers because there were no good times to really see what someone brought.

I am starting to think that the Flames won't wait for next year's deadline to move Wideman. Good chance he goes in the off-season - though the return likewise probably won't be much. With Nakladal, Wotherspoon and Jokipakka (all small sample sizes - especially Jokipakka) all looking like at least legitimate bottom-pairing but dependable defenders, you can make the move now.

What makes me really interested, is how good is Kylington right now? He was playing top-pairing and looking good in the AHL doing so alongside Nakladal (though Nakladal was definitely leading that pairing). He was ahead of Wotherspoon in the lineup. Considering how well Wotherspoon has come in an played, that's pretty impressive.

Wotherspoon seemed like such a more mature and consistent guy out there than his other call-ups. I think he was trying to generate too much his first time out. Well, I think he was trying to be too safe his first time in the NHL, and then tried to generate too much. This time around, he just seemed like a smart guy out there that didn't put himself into dangerous situations, but would recognize a good opportunity to generate offence and he wouldn't hesitate. I really liked what I saw from him, and to be quite honest, I was very close to writing him off. Good to see!

[Itse]

You could also translate Jokipakka "Riverpack". I'm pretty sure the root word for 'pack' and 'pakka' are same, (I'm guessing from German or Old Norse).

Pakka also means things like 'bundle' or 'bolt' (as in a bolt of clothes) in Finnish, among other things.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

I think being a non-playoff team allows an organization to really get a better sense of what they have in the pipe before you lose a player to waivers because there were no good times to really see what someone brought.

I am starting to think that the Flames won't wait for next year's deadline to move Wideman. Good chance he goes in the off-season - though the return likewise probably won't be much. With Nakladal, Wotherspoon and Jokipakka (all small sample sizes - especially Jokipakka) all looking like at least legitimate bottom-pairing but dependable defenders, you can make the move now.

What makes me really interested, is how good is Kylington right now? He was playing top-pairing and looking good in the AHL doing so alongside Nakladal (though Nakladal was definitely leading that pairing). He was ahead of Wotherspoon in the lineup. Considering how well Wotherspoon has come in an played, that's pretty impressive.

Wotherspoon seemed like such a more mature and consistent guy out there than his other call-ups. I think he was trying to generate too much his first time out. Well, I think he was trying to be too safe his first time in the NHL, and then tried to generate too much. This time around, he just seemed like a smart guy out there that didn't put himself into dangerous situations, but would recognize a good opportunity to generate offence and he wouldn't hesitate. I really liked what I saw from him, and to be quite honest, I was very close to writing him off. Good to see!

Yeah, they were talking about this on the FAN this morning and I agree - it's probably best to just move on. Move him in the summer, for whatever you can, and just move on.

With Engelland, Smid (maybe), Nakladal, Jokipakka, and Wotherspoon and Kulak knocking on the door, there are more than enough bodies for the 4-7 spots.

[ricardodw]

At age 22 Jokipakka had zero NHL games playing the full year in the AHL.... Dallas called up young AHL D-men Nemeth, Olesiak and Gaunce and left Jokipakka in the AHL.

Wotherspoon has had 21 NHL games plus 6 playoff games so far and should get some more in the Flames tanking phase.

I really hope that Wotherspoon is given a chance to fail in the Flames last 19 games..... Let him play 20 minutes/game with Brodie, Gio or even Hamilton for 5 games in a row.

Same opportunity should be given to Jokipakki before he somehow is gifted the #4 slot because he is the shiny new thing.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

At age 22 Jokipakka had zero NHL games playing the full year in the AHL.... Dallas called up young AHL D-men Nemeth, Olesiak and Gaunce and left Jokipakka in the AHL.

Wotherspoon has had 21 NHL games plus 6 playoff games so far and should get some more in the Flames tanking phase.

I really hope that Wotherspoon is given a chance to fail in the Flames last 19 games..... Let him play 20 minutes with Brodie, Gio or even Hamilton for 5 games in a row.

Same opportunity should be given to Jokipakki before he somehow is gifted the #4 slot because he is the shiny new thing.


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Who cares what happened 2 years ago, and why is it relevant?

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Who cares what happened 2 years ago, and why is it relevant?

It's a ricardoism: find any single bit of statistical data that is only remotely relevant, and disregard everything else to make a banal point.