[News] With the #67 overall pick the Flames select D Keegan Kanzig

[killer_carlson]

Again, if Feaster wants to avoid criticism he should release his list.

Over 100 spots higher? Lol

And i love the goons.

Lol

[Skaloper]

Originally Posted by Parallex

Would rather have taken a homerun swing on Cammarata or Subban.

I second we should have looked at Subban

[Caged Great]

Those are the types that you try to find through free agency (D-men with 5/6 upside). Yes, he's big, but he's also extremely unlikely to make the NHL. Stupid pick.

[Oling_Roachinen]

I'm alright grabbing some size for the rebuild. A big 6'7'' monster is going to cause pause when someone thinks about targeting one of the kids.

But with a high 3rd pick I hope they believe can become more than just a 5 minute a night big body.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Don't like but the Flames do need size on the back end.

[Buck Murdock]

Feaster has had his eye on him for a while

He was number 12 on their list

Feaster is really excited to get him, can't believe he was available

[Henry Fool]

A little disappointing at first blush. Sounds like a 6th or 7th round pick to be honest.

[jar_e]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

Feaster has had his eye on him for a while

He was number 12 on their list

Feaster is really excited to get him, can't believe he was available

12?!?!!? Geezus. This will end horribly.

[MrMastodonFarm]

http://www.athabascaadvocate.com/art...9995/0/ath0902

The no-frills style of stay-at-home, physical, effective defense that Kanzig plays doesn’t typically show up on the score sheet, but he continued to refine it and become more of a force in his sophomore year.

Just because you guys found his fights on youtube doesn't mean you should box him into being just a goon. It seems he is actually capable in his own end.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Those are the types that you try to find through free agency (D-men with 5/6 upside). Yes, he's big, but he's also extremely unlikely to make the NHL. Stupid pick.

He certainly doesn't fit the mould of the type of player the Flames have been picking post-Sutter. I googled this kid and everything points to a kid that's going to have to do a lot of work to make the NHL. I guess Flames scouts see that he can grow into a guy that can play top 6 in the NHL.

[Red John]

Guy gets easily frustrated when he gets walked around by more skilled players (ie everyone else) and takes really stupid penalties. 5+game type penalties.

Seen him play a ton - shouldn't have even been drafted and will never play in the NHL (personal prediction).

Love the 1st rounders today but this one was a swing and miss.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by BigDogg

Seen Zigger play a lot the past 2 years. First year he was a disaster on the blue line, always a liability, didn't use his size very well. His start last season was night and day. Started using his size and keeping guys accountable out there. Was one of our better dmen all year, and he can throw down with the best of them. Very excited for Keegan!

oh hey, someone who actually saw him play.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by BigDogg

Seen Zigger play a lot the past 2 years. First year he was a disaster on the blue line, always a liability, didn't use his size very well. His start last season was night and day. Started using his size and keeping guys accountable out there. Was one of our better dmen all year, and he can throw down with the best of them. Very excited for Keegan!

Thanks for the lowdown!

I'm not surprised to hear that he's a bit of a late bloomer. When a kid has a body that big, it usually takes time to figure out how to use it. I don't suppose he'll ever be an offensive threat, but he might work out as a pure stay-at-home type.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Just because he can fight doesn't mean he's a goon guys...

He could be phenomenal defensively for all we know, but can fight as well. Breen fights as well, but he's very very solid defensively. Nothing wrong with having a guy to stick up for all of our small-ish players.

[jar_e]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

http://www.athabascaadvocate.com/art...9995/0/ath0902


Just because you guys found his fights on youtube doesn't mean you should box him into being just a goon. It seems he is actually capable in his own end.

I'd say his 9 points and 225 PIMS in 133 games in the WHL is rather telling.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by jar_e

12?!?!!? Geezus. This will end horribly.

That was a joke.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He certainly doesn't fit the mould of the type of player the Flames have been picking post-Sutter. I googled this kid and everything points to a kid that's going to have to do a lot of work to make the NHL. I guess Flames scouts see that he can grow into a guy that can play top 6 in the NHL.

Well yes, it's the third round.

[Bourque's Twin]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

Feaster has had his eye on him for a while

He was number 12 on their list

Feaster is really excited to get him, can't believe he was available

Green text?

[Sheva #7]

Feaster's list is at it again

[T@T]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He's big. I hope he can play. Never scored a goal in the WHL.

He turned the corner in the playoffs. He's now a pro-rated 13 goal defenseman!