2016-17 Flames' CHL Prospects, General Discussion Thread

[442scotty]

Originally Posted by DJones

Is it even worth getting hyped about this guy? I hold my breath everytime Gaudreau get's hit. I can't imagine the stress I'd feel with this guy.

I wonder how big his parents are... It would give at least an idea how much growth potential he still has in him

[tsquared1967]

Matthew Phillips with a goal tonight and now has 48 which is one behind the leaders. He was also -2 for the night as Victoria lost 6-2 to Kamloops. Dillon Dube had 2 goals, 1 assist and +2 tonight. He was named first star in a Kelowna 8-1 win over Vancouver. Eetu Tuulola pointless in Everett 3-2 loss to Seattle. Nick Schneider stopped 18 of 21 shots in Medicine Hat 9-3 win over Edmonton. Tyler Parsons stopped 30 of 33 shots as London lost 4-1 to Erie.

[GettinIggyWithIt]

Dube has impressed me a lot since the WJ's. He always seemed to be creating chances and involved in the play. I thought he was one of the most effective forwards on the forecheck. Interesting to note that pro-rated, he would hit almost 100 points this season. I am actually more excited about him than Phillips. Phillips, Fox, Dube and Parsons have had very good post-draft years. I am excited for Tuulola too and hope his production increases as he gets used to being and playing in NA.

It's still early but combine that with Tkachuk's play, and Falkovsky' work in the ECHL, it's been a good year for that draft class. Don't know much about Mattson and Lindstrom to comment on their development.

[circle]

Phillips played against Dube tonight in a Victoria vs Kelowna matchup but the Rockets came out on top with 4-3 OT win. Dube seems to have had a monster game meanwhile Phillips was held off the scoresheet but was stopped on a breakaway in the first.

Dube: 2G + 2A for first star of the game increasing his point total to 53P in 37GP

Elsewhere, Tuulola notched 1A in a 5-1 win against Tri-City and Schneider was scratched in MH's win against the Oil Kings.

Highlights for the Rockets v Royals game here: http://kelownarockets.com/video/high...-victoria-3-ot

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by DJones

Is it even worth getting hyped about this guy? I hold my breath everytime Gaudreau get's hit. I can't imagine the stress I'd feel with this guy.

Despite you holding your breath Johnny is invaluable to the Flames' success, so if Phillips ends up contributing anywhere near as much as Gaudreau then it's worth getting 'hyped'. Gaudreau is hit every so often & manages to bounce back so I don't know if your worries are really justified.

The real question is whether Phillips will be able to translate his success in the WHL to the pro leagues. It's become tough to project how these WHL superstars will do against NHL defences.

[Beninho]

Dube is looking very very nice. Improvement by many of our prospects from the 2016 draft. Great to see and well done Brad and Button. Another first round pick added to the pool next year and this team all of a sudden has some solid farm depth imo.

[Johnny Rotten]

Originally Posted by Beninho

Dube is looking very very nice. Improvement by many of our prospects from the 2016 draft. Great to see and well done Brad and Button. Another first round pick added to the pool next year and this team all of a sudden has some solid farm depth imo.

For what it's worth, Dube has 23 Points in 10 games. Impressive.

[Heavy Jack]

Phillips was on the ice for the 2-0 goal for the giants but stayed out and scored seconds later in the slot. 49th of the year! 2-1 midway through the game

[puffnstuff]

What the **** are the Giants wearing?

[KelVarnsen]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

What the **** are the Giants wearing?

TSN Radio Vancouve @TSN1040
The @WHLGiants are donning (no pun intended) the infamous Don Cherry sweaters tonight versus rival @victoriaroyals. Listen now on #TSN1040

[Heavy Jack]

Phillips going for his 50th with a penalty shot...

What a goal!!

[saskflames69]

Phillips just potted his 50th of the year on a penalty shot... it was a nice snipe too.

[bigrangy]

Phillips penalty shot let's gooooo

lol I'm behind

[Heavy Jack]

1 goal out of leading the league - now 4th in all of the CHL I believe.

[3rd line Grinder]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

I wonder how big his parents are... It would give at least an idea how much growth potential he still has in him

Don't know about his parents, but i worked with his brother up until about 2 years ago. He doesnt have much meat on the bones and is probably 6'1 and 145, so if thats an indication....

[442scotty]

Originally Posted by 3rd line Grinder

Don't know about his parents, but i worked with his brother up until about 2 years ago. He doesnt have much meat on the bones and is probably 6'1 and 145, so if thats an indication....

I like the 6'1 part. My wife's brother was 5'6 all through school then between 19-20 he grew 6 inches!

[Ulrith]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

I like the 6'1 part. My wife's brother was 5'6 all through school then between 19-20 he grew 6 inches!

Could you imagine? A growth spurt like that could turn him into the steal of the century.

[Jore]

parsons made 41 saves on 43 shots in a 3-2 win last night. 1st star

dube scored his team's only goal tonight in a 4-1 loss against eetu tuulola's team (tuulola held off the scoreboard). dube was the 3rd star of the game

[sureLoss]

OHL coaches' poll:
http://ontariohockeyleague.com/artic...s-poll-winners

Parsons 32 votes for best puck-handling goalie in the Western Conference

Parsons 14 votes for 3rd best shootout goalie in the Western Conference

[Ziggy Lidstrom]

I scoured for info on Jeremy Brodeur and it seems he was a FA invite to Columbus' camp. He's still a FA. I know we have a log jam a bit, but I like the idea of having as much talent as possible to succeed Elliot.