[GDT] Development Camp Scrimmage: July 9th 10AM MT. calgaryflames.com

[iheartmonahan]

Oh the drama! Tied with 2.1s left

[AC]

Smith sets up the trying goal with 2.1 seconds left!

[Gaskal]

Shame the game ended, would've liked to see Gaudreau and Agostino pot one more.

[Prufrock]

Bailey from Smith and Wolf.

[djsFlames]

I like Hunter Smith. Really smart, soft hands, and knows how/when to use the body.

[Gaskal]

Bennett goes for the same move as last time, doesn't work though.

[AC]

They're only focusing on team white's attempts today.

I like that better than alternating.

[Scoutski]

Able to put it on quick, John Gilmour with a pretty slick move on that one.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Bennett goes for the same move as last time, doesn't work though.

Not quite, he tried farside top corner this time instead of taking it around McDonald.

[Francis's Hairpiece]

Great move by Gilmour.

[djsFlames]

I thought tomorrow was the last day?

Edit: nm, July 9th. Forgot the date.

[sureLoss]

5-5 Final score



10 mins 4 on 4

1-0 Red
Klimchuk from Gilmour

2-0 Red
Klimchuk from Arnold

10 mins 3 on 3
2-1 Red
Denham from Leedahl

3-1 red
Culkin from Carroll

3-2 red
Kulak from Agostino

10 mins 2 on 2
4-2
Arnold from Klimuchk

4-3 Red
Smith

4-4
Gaudreau from Agostino

5-4 Red
Vuic

5-5 with 2.1 seconds left and goalie pulled
Bailey from Smith

[darthma]

That was awesome. It's been a long time since I've seen so much high-end puck handling skill in a Flames development camp.

My random thoughts:

It was pretty clear that a lot of fans were there to watch JG - he's really really fun to watch. His breakaway goal was a thing of beauty.

Hunter Smith impressed me more than Bennett today. Not just the goals - he seemed to just know where to be a lot of the game.

Bennett sometimes looked a bit lost out there.

Kanzig looked like he could keep up just fine. Also, he has an insane wingspan.

Goalies were awful.

[FlameZilla]

Really impressed by Klimchuk, Arnold, Agostino & Gilmour today. All 4 can skate, make smart plays and have great puck skills. They were the most impressive players other than Gaudreau and Bennett, who look head-and-shoulders better than anyone else.

Kanzig started strong in his own end but then made some mistakes. Pretty impressive stay-at-home potential though.

Hunter Smith was much better today. Great goal. Nice pass.

Kulak's slapshot... WOW!

McDonald seems to have a great poke-check.

Harrison looks pretty good. Big year for him at Colgate.

[Wolfman]

Much better than the scrimmage on Monday. Got to see some guys excel with the open ice. Disappointed with the SO again but oh well. Looking forward to September for main camp and seeing what it brings and who can crack the roster. Lots to be excited about, the cupboards looked stocked. Just need some players to step up and make the main roster. I'd be disappointed if there weren't a couple young guys make the NHL roster.

[ForeverFlameFan]

I appreciate the updates everyone.

It seems as if Klimchuk is our "under-the-radar" prospect. Always being shadowed by Johnny and Sven, but that kid seems like he has great skills.

[djsFlames]

Bennett needs another year in junior, I think. I mean training camp can always bring out a different side of players, but although he was in the upper end at camp, he was still a step behind a couple of a our more experienced guys who could be knocking in september. Was hoping to see a little more in the "smarts" department from him. But no doubt there is a skill set there.

Klimchuk and Smith were the most pleasant surprises of development camp. I had put Klimchuk behind Poirier since their draft, but I think Klimchuk could eventually surpass Emile, as he is extremely versatile as a player with a ton of skill (more than i had given him credit for). I think Smith could actually push for a spot in september. He looks like he could be an NHLer sooner than later, as he's already got the size down and knows how to use it.

Arnold also impressed. His skating is getting better and you can tell he has that 4 years of NCAA experience under his belt. McDonald has the makings of a good goalie. I don't feel quite as bad now about that pick. I think Kulak could be a more valuable D prospect than we had previously thought. Agostino is getting there, he's got some good qualities, though I think it'll be two seasons in the AHL before he gets a look at the next level.

Johnny Gaudreau is an NHLer, end of story.

[StrykerSteve]

Sieloff's foot seems to be fine, just walked by me in sandals.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Bennett needs another year in junior, I think. I mean training camp can always bring out a different side of players, but although he was in the upper end at camp, he was still a step behind a couple of a our more experienced guys who could be knocking in september. Was hoping to see a little more in the "smarts" department from him. But no doubt there is a skill set there.

Klimchuk and Smith were the most pleasant surprises of development camp. I had put Klimchuk behind Poirier since their draft, but I think Klimchuk could eventually surpass Emile, as he is extremely versatile as a player with a ton of skill (more than i had given him credit for). I think Smith could actually push for a spot in september. He looks like he could be an NHLer sooner than later, as he's already got the size down and knows how to use it.

Arnold also impressed. His skating is getting better and you can tell he has that 4 years of NCAA experience under his belt. McDonald has the makings of a good goalie. I don't feel quite as bad now about that pick. I think Kulak could be a more valuable D prospect than we had previously thought. Agostino is getting there, he's got some good qualities, though I think it'll be two seasons in the AHL before he gets a look at the next level.

Johnny Gaudreau is an NHLer, end of story.

Smith is a bit slow to make the jump already. Although I will say for a guy at 6'7 he does look decent. He will have to work on his skating through the summer and then we'll see if he's ready. As of right now, not too sure he's ready to make the jump to the NHL as of yet.

I do agree on your assessment of Bennett, he should be going back to junior for another year. We will see what he brings to main camp but from the look of things he needs to work on getting stronger to play against men. Won't hurt his development to spend one more year lighting it up in Kingston.

[jg13]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Sieloff's foot seems to be fine, just walked by me in sandals.

He's brave to walk infront of you.