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Old 10-07-2020, 03:43 PM   #21
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Finally, a Francis of our own.
We have Eric Francis.
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Old 10-07-2020, 03:43 PM   #22
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Plays alot like Mangiapane.

I like this pick but there is a very good chance he never plays in the bigs.

Very much a boom bust pick.
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Old 10-07-2020, 03:45 PM   #23
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So he's playing C now?
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Old 10-07-2020, 03:52 PM   #24
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2020 NHL Draft: Looking for hidden gems in the QMJHL

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Ryan Francis — Center
Now we’re getting to a more classic case of a guy who’s been overlooked. Ryan Francis entered the season as a short 5’9” right winger projected to go anywhere between the fourth and sixth rounds. Mind you, he only had 32 points in 64 games the season before, so maybe it wasn’t too surprising — short forwards gotta score their way into being overlooked for their height.

Then a funny thing happened. Ryan Francis became Cape Breton’s first line center, and put up 72 points in 61 games. By now some are ranking him as high as around 40
https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2...s-in-the-qmjhl

Tenacious and skilled, I like him!
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We have Eric Francis.
Turned out to be a terrible bust, doesn't really count.
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We have Eric Francis.
I think the original poster was referring to Ron Francis. Eric Francis - that's not funny at all! It'd be sweet if this kid turns out to be like another Ron Francis.
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Old 10-07-2020, 04:42 PM   #27
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So here's a bit of a review, paraphrasing with some of my own thoughts sprinkled in:

He's very shifty, a small player but can use that to his advantage. A playmaker first, he's a great puckhandler and stronger on the puck the his frame would indicate.

Loves to hold the puck to try to make the great pass, perhaps too much at times.

Making it to the show would be on his offensive ability moreso than defensive. However, he's demonstrated that he can centre a top line. Given the opportunity he could setup.
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Second Cape Breton Eagle to be drafted by the Flames. Hopefully his career is on par with the other.
Adam Pardy? Tim Ramholt? Am I forgetting someone?
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Old 10-07-2020, 04:48 PM   #29
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https://twitter.com/user/status/1313952518703992832

Seems like a puck dominant forward whose strength is in transition and playmaking. I like the sound of that. Justin Williams comparison interesting too.
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Adam Pardy? Tim Ramholt? Am I forgetting someone?
Ramholt was drafted out of the Swiss league and played for the Screaming Eagles after he was drafted, I believe.
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Old 10-07-2020, 06:24 PM   #31
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Adam Pardy? Tim Ramholt? Am I forgetting someone?
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Ramholt was drafted out of the Swiss league and played for the Screaming Eagles after he was drafted, I believe.

Correct, Ramholt arrived in God's country after being drafted. The only other Eagle drafted by the Flames was Adam Pardy.

Alas, I can't for the life of me remember where he is from!
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Correct, Ramholt arrived in God's country after being drafted. The only other Eagle drafted by the Flames was Adam Pardy.

Alas, I can't for the life of me remember where he is from!
Somewhere in NFLD I believe..
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Old 10-07-2020, 07:52 PM   #33
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Sounds like Derek Ryan
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Correct, Ramholt arrived in God's country after being drafted. The only other Eagle drafted by the Flames was Adam Pardy.

Alas, I can't for the life of me remember where he is from!
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Old 10-08-2020, 04:43 AM   #35
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Some bubblegum interview questions from the 10 Questions segment of Eagles broadcasts:





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Finally, a Francis of our own.
Maybe now we can put Eric on waivers.
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Plays alot like Mangiapane.

I like this pick but there is a very good chance he never plays in the bigs.

Very much a boom bust pick.
No safe pick at 143rd

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Old 10-08-2020, 07:31 AM   #38
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No safe pick at 143rd
Yup, at this point in the draft, just swing for the fences. Grab the guy with the most upside you see, even if you think there's a slim chance he gets there
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Old 10-30-2020, 07:09 PM   #39
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https://twitter.com/user/status/1322338704543768579

Here's one of the goals, in which he embarrasses fellow Flame Poirier...
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Yup, at this point in the draft, just swing for the fences. Grab the guy with the most upside you see, even if you think there's a slim chance he gets there
Yup, drives me bonkers when any draft pick is used to draft players that might have a good chance of being an NHLer, but only project to being replacement level. Those kinds of players can be signed at league minimum pretty much at will.

I'd rather go for the guy that is boom or bust, even if the bust potential is high.

Fortunately, it seems like Treliving buys into this theory as well.
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