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Roof-Daddy · 12-19-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Considering Burke said the drafting was subpar under Feaster it wouldn't be a shock if some of them aren't signed.

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Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Who knows? but me I've never been impressed with any of those 3 in my very limited viewing. Would not be surprised if none get a contract.

Well, as long as the powers that be know what they're doing I guess.

Sure would suck if they caught on elsewhere, and turned into assets going forward.

MacFlame · 12-19-2013, 06:42 PM

I find this an odd signing. Not because I don't like the signing, but more so that I thought they wanted to limit the number of contracts in order to sign Johnny G. and the rest of the NCAA prospects at the end of the NCAA season.

Could be that Burke either has no intention of signing certain NCAA players or foresees a contract or contracts being move out here shortly (without anything contracts coming back).

getbak · 12-19-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MacFlame

I find this an odd signing. Not because I don't like the signing, but more so that I thought they wanted to limit the number of contracts to sign Johnny G. and the rest of the NCAA prospects at the end of the NCAA season.

Could be that Burke either has no intention of signing certain NCAA players or foresees a contract or contracts being move out here shortly (without anything contracts coming back).

The contract will slide for two years if he doesn't turn pro (and won't count against the 50 contract limit), so it has no impact on their ability to sign any of the College guys in the spring.

devo22 · 12-19-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MacFlame

I find this an odd signing. Not because I don't like the signing, but more so that I thought they wanted to limit the number of contracts to sign Johnny G. and the rest of the NCAA prospects at the end of the NCAA season.

Could be that Burke either has no intention of signing certain NCAA players or foresees a contract or contracts being move out here shortly (without anything contracts coming back).

Kanzigs contract doesn't count towards the 50 contract limit. It slides as long as he's junior eligible, unless he plays at least 10 NHL games that season. So inking Kanzig and Klimchuk will not interfere with signing our college players

Fire · 12-19-2013, 06:51 PM

Why is everyone so concerned that Kanzig was signed so soon or before 2012 draft picks? He was signed to almost the minimum amount. Easy contract for the Flames to offer and easy contract for Kanzig to accept.

Roof-Daddy · 12-19-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire

Why is everyone so concerned that Kanzig was signed so soon or before 2012 draft picks?

....because the Flames had a year and a half to sign Kanzig, and only half a year to sign those other guys. Just seems odd is all.

Anyways, very happy the big guy is signed.

Fire · 12-19-2013, 06:56 PM

I want to know how Kanzig has a great +/- when he doesn't produce much points. Anyone get to see him play a lot? Is his defensive game that awesome or is it because he's a monster against boys in the WHL? He only has 4 points. Is he a terrible passer who banks it off the glass to get it out of his zone?

BurningSteel · 12-19-2013, 07:05 PM

For some reason all I can think off is this.

Fire · 12-19-2013, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

....because the Flames had a year and a half to sign Kanzig, and only half a year to sign those other guys. Just seems odd is all.

Anyways, very happy the big guy is signed.

It's not like these contracts take a lot of effort to get done. The Flames probably only had to talk to his agent once or twice to get it done.

Why is Culkin or Kulak not signed? Maybe Feaster and now Burke is still deciding if they want to use a contract on these players.

The Fonz · 12-19-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dammage79

Kanzig is a peculiar player. Could end up being a Chara type superstar or a Luke Schenn type blah. Mind you a Luke Schenn type in a third round pick wouldnt be too bad now.

Chara is a first ballot Hall Of Fame player. The comparisons need to stop... it's insane. If there was even a 1/100 shot of him developing into that player, he'd have been a 1st round pick.

DropIt · 12-19-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Yep. That's what I was getting at.

Im guessing you've watched alot of Royals games from your neck of the woods?

strombad · 12-19-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fonz

Chara is a first ballot Hall Of Fame player. The comparisons need to stop... it's insane. If there was even a 1/100 shot of him developing into that player, he'd have been a 1st round pick.

But.... but..... his size!

You nailed it. This kid is not turning into Chara. He could be a welcome surprise and maybe one day he ends up holding up the first pairing on some team, but superstar?

I mean, I could win lottery. I COULD. That doesn't mean I'm going to suggest it in casual conversation.

DropIt · 12-19-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by strombad

But.... but..... his size!

You nailed it. This kid is not turning into Chara. He could be a welcome surprise and maybe one day he ends up holding up the first pairing on some team, but superstar?

I mean, I could win lottery. I COULD. That doesn't mean I'm going to suggest it in casual conversation.

I think the only reason it ever gets brought up is because Chara was very meh in his AHL and WHL days and was a 3rd rounder himself.

I think those two facts along with the similar size are what people may actually be comparing to rather than the style of play or top end talent.

dammage79 · 12-19-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DropIt

I think the only reason it ever gets brought up is because Chara was very meh in his AHL and WHL days and was a 3rd rounder himself.

I think those two facts along with the similar size are what people may actually be comparing to rather than the style of play or top end talent.

This is more aligned to my line of thinking when I see where the top end of Kanzig could end up. Head scratcher pick at the time, but you start to see the improvements and it makes you go hmm...

But, I partially digress my comments. It's too early to tell how any of these prospects end up.

bubbsy · 12-19-2013, 07:37 PM

Hall Gill.. that should be the comparable.

Ashasx · 12-19-2013, 07:39 PM

wrong thread

Enoch Root · 12-19-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube

Haha wow.

I know people tend to overrate their favorite team's prospects, but really?

Try John Scott as an NHL comparable.

Yes people overrate their own prospects but your John Scott comparison is equally as ridiculous

The Fonz · 12-19-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yes people overrate their own prospects but your John Scott comparison is equally as ridiculous

It's not exciting to project him as a John Scott, but do you really feel that's a ridiculous comparison?

Roof-Daddy · 12-19-2013, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Fonz

Chara is a first ballot Hall Of Fame player. The comparisons need to stop... it's insane. If there was even a 1/100 shot of him developing into that player, he'd have been a 1st round pick.

I agree that it's extremely unlikely Kanzig ever comes even close to being anything like Chara, but your statement is pretty funny considering Chara was a third round pick himself.

Husky · 12-19-2013, 08:17 PM

Put him infront of the net on pp.