Flames Prospects in Memorial Cup

[BigFlamesFan]

So we have Greg Nemisz and Mikael Backlund in the Memorial Cup.
Is there any others?

Any predictions on who will be dominant or not?

[JiriHrdina]

Backlund has a history of playing his best hockey in big games. I look forward to seeing what he does.

[Swayze11]

Ryley Grantham - Kelowna

[Da_Chief]

Backlund is one of the go-to guys in Kelowna, so he'll be big for them.

Nemisz is important but is behind guys like Hall, Ellis, Loktianov. He doesn't have to be dominant just good is enuogh.

Grantham is one of those unsung heroes.

So I look for Backlund to have the biggest impact.

[Swayze11]

A little off topic but I really like Hall. I think he will be a top 5 pick next year and his favorite team is the Flames. Work you magic Sutter and grab this guy!!

http://new.windsorspitfires.com/players.php

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

A little off topic but I really like Hall. I think he will be a top 5 pick next year and his favorite team is the Flames. Work you magic Sutter and grab this guy!!

http://new.windsorspitfires.com/players.php

I thought he is widely believed to be going #1 overall next year.

[Swayze11]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

I thought he is widely believed to be going #1 overall next year.

He is, but I figured I would put him in the Top 5 category because its more then a year away, there can be late bloomers and unknowns.

[mikey_the_redneck]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

A little off topic but I really like Hall. I think he will be a top 5 pick next year and his favorite team is the Flames. Work you magic Sutter and grab this guy!!

http://new.windsorspitfires.com/players.php

LOL.............if you look at the player profiles it says Dale Mitchells' favourite band is Rick Astley........he will be prefect for the Leafs!

Some of these kids and their gay music these days.............(sigh)

[bigtmac19]

Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck

LOL.............if you look at the player profiles it says Dale Mitchells' favourite band is Rick Astley........he will be prefect for the Leafs!

Some of these kids and their gay music these days.............(sigh)

Yes, but Mitchell is definitely a clown, so I'm sure it was all a joke.

[icarus]

I'm happy to see Eric Wellwood's favourite team is neither the Canucks nor the Leafs. Maybe I can diminish my hate by association.

[d_phaneuf]

Is Eric Wellwood a highly thought of prospect? I've heard Cherry talk about him a couple of times on Coach's Corner but I don't know if it is just because of his love for Kyle Wellwood or if Eric is actually a good prospect?

[johnnyluv]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

Is Eric Wellwood a highly thought of prospect? I've heard Cherry talk about him a couple of times on Coach's Corner but I don't know if it is just because of his love for Kyle Wellwood or if Eric is actually a good prospect?

I've heard he's faster and grittier than his brother, but lacks his high-end offensive skill. His jump in stats can't be ignored, though - 34 points in 61 regular season games vs. 21 points in 20 playoff games.

[Phaneufenstein]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

A little off topic but I really like Hall. I think he will be a top 5 pick next year and his favorite team is the Flames. Work you magic Sutter and grab this guy!!

http://new.windsorspitfires.com/players.php

that guy will be a sick player, he's basically the best on the team already and still maturing. Cherry's predicted him to be 1st overall when he was 16 or something

[octothorp]

Backlund easily the most dangerous player on the ice early in the first game.

[dustygoon]

First time watching Grantham......he isn't a bad skater relative to the other players on the ice. He definitely is out there to intimidate.

[J3FFR3Y]

backlund with the assist 2-0 rockets

[Canada 02]

pretty pass for that 2nd assist

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by octothorp

Backlund easily the most dangerous player on the ice early in the first game.

Did amazing on the pk as well when Kelowna was down by two men

[johnnyluv]

Rimouski looks a little outclassed thus far - I don't know that they have what it takes to compete with Kelowna or Windsor. Good thing they have the obscenely low glass to help them out.

[Sutter4Mayor]

Backlund's saucer pass was awesome!