Ryan Frickin Howse! - Page 11 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

kmart · 03-03-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shermanator

Here are some guys who MADE the World Junior team recently, and who's careers haven't amounted to squat:

Justin Pogge (2006)
Ryan O'Marra (2006)
Dan Bertram (2006)
Sasha Pokulok (2006)
Shawn Belle (2004, 2005)
Stephen Dixon (2005)
Danny Syvret (2005)
Jeff Glass (2005)
Tim Brent (2004)
Alexandre Rouleau (2003)
Mark Popovich (2002)
Oliver Michaud (2002)
Garth Murray (2002)
Maxim Ouellett (2001)
Jason Jaspers (2001)

World Junior success != NHL careers

Dustin Boyd

NuclearFart · 03-03-2011, 07:11 PM

Nigel Dawes

Jagermeister · 03-03-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by username

I wouldn't get too far ahead of yourselves, this guy didn't even make team Canada. Sure it's great that we have a prospect putting up numbers in junior but that doesn't mean anything.

Why do you have to come into a thread hyping about a Flames prospect that looks to have some skill and hopefully a NHL career and just turn on the negativity... We don't have a lot of 'top end' prospects in the system and it's exciting as a fan to see a 3rd round draft pick lighting it up.

Diverce · 03-03-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by username

I wouldn't get too far ahead of yourselves, this guy didn't even make team Canada. Sure it's great that we have a prospect putting up numbers in junior but that doesn't mean anything.

Tyler Seguin didn't make Team Canada..

Beerfest · 03-03-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Diverce

Tyler Seguin didn't make Team Canada..

Or Duchene, Skinner, etc.

Vinny01 · 03-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Those players clearly would have made it if they didn't play in the NHL when they were 18. Howse missed as a 20(19?) year old. Whatever though I got hopes he can be a top 6 forward.

Beerfest · 03-03-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Those players clearly would have made it if they didn't play in the NHL when they were 18. Howse missed as a 20(19?) year old. Whatever though I got hopes he can be a top 6 forward.

Fair enough, they still didnt make it years they were drafted high and then they were playing in the NHL the next year.

Diverce · 03-03-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Those players clearly would have made it if they didn't play in the NHL when they were 18. Howse missed as a 20(19?) year old. Whatever though I got hopes he can be a top 6 forward.

Yeah, but Seguin got cut when he tryed out the year before he got drafted... the others I agree with. But still, not making Team Canada means nothing when it comes to success in the NHL.

Just like being a high draft pick doesn't mean you'll be a great player. Howse has the work ethic from what I've heard to be successful. He's got the natural ability to find the back of the net, and that is something that can't be taught. But a player can be taught how to be better defensively.... I do think he will easily be a top 6 player.

username · 03-03-2011, 10:01 PM

I'm not trying to be negative, I have nothing but high hopes for this kid but let's try to be realistic here. Personally I'd be very happy if he ends up making the team and can some day play on the second line but I'm certainly not expecting it.

frinkprof · 03-03-2011, 10:31 PM

This year, Team Canada simply went with a type of team and system that didn't include Howse's skill set. They wanted big bodied forwards that could physically punish the opposition, block shots, and play a relatively conservative offensive game. If they were going for a little more of a skilled puck possession with a lethal power play type of team, Howse could have easily been in the Team Canada World Juniors picture.

For a third round pick, if this kid sees any sort of role with the big club, it's a bonus. I think based on his performance, that's somewhat realistic.

LockedOut · 03-12-2011, 10:35 PM

Something to cheer up Flames fans a bit. Howse has scored his 50th goal of the season tonight. Working on a 4 point game so far.

Hockey_Ninja · 03-12-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LockedOut

Something to cheer up Flames fans a bit. Howse has scored his 50th goal of the season tonight. Working on a 4 point game so far.

Makes me feel better but i am still pissed

Robbob · 03-12-2011, 10:40 PM

How many games does Chiliwack have left this season? Do they have a shot at the playoffs?

Beerfest · 03-12-2011, 10:53 PM

Bennett scored 4 of the Giants 5 goals in that same game.

flamesrule14 · 03-12-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

How many games does Chiliwack have left this season? Do they have a shot at the playoffs?

Not sure how many games left, but they are currently in 6th place and have been playing pretty well lately. They should make the playoffs if they continue playing well.

Beerfest · 03-12-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by flamesrule14

Not sure how many games left, but they are currently in 6th place and have been playing pretty well lately. They should make the playoffs if they continue playing well.

I believe they have 3 games left.

Edit - I think they actually have 4 left.

Robbob · 03-12-2011, 11:06 PM

Last time I looked at the WHL standing they were 4 points out of 8th but had some games in hand. Looks like the team is making a good charge.

Also good news on Bennett, that guys has been on fire since coming over at the trade deadline.

Calgary4LIfe · 03-12-2011, 11:51 PM

Article on the game between the Bruins and the Giants:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/chilliwack-...15431-394.html

CalgaryFan1988 · 03-13-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Article on the game between the Bruins and the Giants:

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/chilliwack-...15431-394.html

Good news, two Flames prospects having a good game!

Wise Gamble · 03-13-2011, 05:15 PM

bruins clinched playoff spot thats good