2015 Flames Development Camp - July 6-10 UPD: Schedule and Roster announced

[Da_Chief]

Left to right:

?-?-McDonald-?-Hunter-Janko?-Sammy-Seiloff

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I think Janko is going to make the Flames make some very uncomfortable decisions next year. Some players they really like are going to have to move. I can definitely see him pushing hard for a main roster spot. Especially if he can be as defensively dominant in a main training camp.

Would like to see Janko start in the AHL, and I Suspect Burke will make it so. He's always been a project so he'll almost surely have to go through every step. Besides, helps us to put him off a year; could see Stajan out, Janko in in 2016/17.


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[FBI]

Pretty sure that's Colborne, not Janko

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Left to right:

?-?-McDonald-?-Hunter-Janko?-Sammy-Seiloff

I don't know who any of the ? are, but it's definitely not Jankowski between Smith and Bennett.

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Culkin - Is 100% and his shot is coming along good. He will be competing for a spot in the NHL. All of Kulak, Culkin, Wotherspoon and Morrison are NHL ready, there just are not enough spots for them all.

Are you basing Kulak's and Culkin's NHL readiness based on one practice or do you see something from them last season to make you think that? Kulak spent half the season in the ECHL and Culkin was hurt for half the season. Now you are declaring they're ready for the NHL?

[azzarish]

Reading the reports from those at the game it looks like the standouts were:

Jankowski
Hickey
Morrison
Nakladal
DeBlouw
Kylington

[bigbadboss101]

Who is the goofy guy in the middle.

[Vinny01]

Watched the Jankowski video on the Flames App and was very impressed with the interview. Nothing would be better than Feaster being right and he turns out to be a special player

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Fire

Kulak spent half the season in the ECHL and Culkin was hurt for half the season. Now you are declaring they're ready for the NHL?

...Bennett was hurt for half the season and spent the other half in the OHL.

Neither of those prevented him from ALSO playing 11 NHL playoff games as an 18 year old.

Kulak playing some ECHL games and Culkin hurting his wrist do not indicate they did not develop last year.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Fire

Are you basing Kulak's and Culkin's NHL readiness based on one practice or do you see something from them last season to make you think that? Kulak spent half the season in the ECHL and Culkin was hurt for half the season. Now you are declaring they're ready for the NHL?

It's their progression from 2 years ago to now + watching them almost all year last year. They are looking more NHL ready, the same progression that Spoon made as he moved ahead in his developmental path. What their upside is is still to be determined, but they both look like if they were called upon they would not be a disaster. Last year at this time they were not nearly as composed and efficient defensively. Big strides on their own side of the puck.

That said, more time in Stockton wouldn't hurt, but it would not shock me if either of them made a huge push when it comes time for the preseason.



Here's a list of guys from today that look like if they started in the NHL that they wouldn't embarrass themselves, although there might be some growing pains.

Klimchuk, Jankowski, Poirier, Bennett, Hickey, Kulak, Culkin, Morrison

I would rank the D as follows in terms of closeness with upside being secondary - Morrison - Kulak - Hickey - Culkin (Hickey will likely be the best of the bunch)

With the Flames having a ton of bodies at the NHL level defensively, there is no need to rush any of those guys. It's just good to know that if injuries hit there are quality guys that could fill in competently.

[FBI]

What about nakladal in your list there.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by AC

Holy poop Garnet Hathaway is one of the most well-spoken people I've seen, let alone hockey player. Seems like a great character guy to have on a team.

Reminds me of Conroy interviews from when he was a player.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by FBI

What about nakladal in your list there.

Nakladal was very good, but he is also 4-9 years older than anyone else, so it makes a difference. He should be in the group that competes for a spot. Despite playing well, I think Morrison played at a level higher than him and would likely get the spot if it was a 1 Vs 1 with him because Morrison has a higher ceiling.

I would need to see Nakladal against his peers to see if he fades into the background or not. He was very good though.

[killer_carlson]

Really appreciate you guys going and posting these reports. It sounds like a lot of fun and it is enjoyable to read the reports.

I also like how the feedback is positive or neutral. For many of them this will be the highest level or opportunity they will have.

Thanks for doing it.

[Chief27]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Who is to the left of McDonald?

That guy has a serious milk bag for a body. Nickname should be 2%

[Fire]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Kulak playing some ECHL games and Culkin hurting his wrist do not indicate they did not develop last year.

They have developed, but enough to called NHL players? Sorry I can't buy that. They both need at least another year in the AHL.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Chief27

That guy has a serious milk bag for a body. Nickname should be 2%

A regular Hafthór Júlíus Björnsson are we?

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Fire

They have developed, but enough to called NHL players? Sorry I can't buy that. They both need at least another year in the AHL.

Anyone could use more time, and they are not an exception, but they could work if they were needed and would not be completely out of place. It would not be a Brennan Evans situation if they were called up.

They probably won't push out anyone until perhaps next year

[getbak]

Culkin was in the discussion for a call-up this season before his injury. He very likely would have seen time in Calgary had he not been injured (I believe both Conroy and Treliving have said this). He'll definitely be pushing for a spot next season.

[hockey.modern]

Should we be worried that Bennett didn't play well?