07-08-2022, 08:18 PM
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#101
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Singapore
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He was born two days after Martin Gelinas clinched the series in Game 6 of the 2004 conference semis, and for that reason I like the pick.
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07-08-2022, 09:40 PM
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#102
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: About 5200 Miles from the Dome
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icarus
He was born two days after Martin Gelinas clinched the series in Game 6 of the 2004 conference semis, and for that reason I like the pick.
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And for that reason I am feeling really old.
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07-08-2022, 10:50 PM
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#103
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albertGQ
is that good or bad?
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I think the Stromgren pick was a good one insofar as it was a gamble with the potential to pay off big. It doesn't look like it will, but that doesn't mean that a similar kind of pick-up will also turn out exactly the same.
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07-08-2022, 10:52 PM
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#104
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Franchise Player
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https://theathletic.com/3411011/2022...shared_article
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59: Topi Ronni, C, TAPPARA JR. (FINLAND-JR.)
May 5, 2004 | 6′ 2″ | 181 pounds
Ronni has been a good junior player the last few years in Finland and was quite productive versus men when he got called up this season. He was also a top player for Finland’s U18 team. Button sees Ronni as a middle-six centre.
“He’s really responsible positionally and we’re hoping he gains a little more confidence in making plays offensively to add that to his toolkit,” he said. “Our (Finnish scout) lives in the same city as he plays in so we feel we knew him really well.
“He played a lot with the men’s league and we saw him mostly with his national team. We like him. He has the potential to be a middle-six, 200-foot centre.”
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07-09-2022, 01:29 AM
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#105
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Buzzard
Well, as opposed to fellow Finn Jessi Pullyarviwhatever, he speaks English as well as most of us. So there is that.
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Lol dunno know about you bud but I talk more good English then that guy.
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07-09-2022, 01:55 AM
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#106
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Singapore
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mile
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Sounds like Mikael Backlund upside, which would be great.
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07-09-2022, 04:18 AM
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#107
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: lower mainland
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I wonder if one of the posters complaining about this pick is that Where R U Chris O’Sullivan fellow having another go at it…
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07-09-2022, 12:12 PM
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#108
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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I wish they would have with Calle Odelius with 2nd rnder (fell to NYI at 65th). Oh well.
Not adding too much, but Upside's E-Mac on Topi:
"Topi Ronni – Not a star by far but his size, compete, skating, defense and hockey sense give him legitimate bottom 6 potential. Getting stronger may elevate his game to a new level – could add 20-25 pounds."
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07-09-2022, 12:15 PM
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#109
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All I can get
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Needs more Finnish around the net.
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07-09-2022, 12:17 PM
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#110
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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07-09-2022, 05:42 PM
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#111
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Lives In Fear Of Labelling
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Didn't sound too sure in his interview with Steinberg
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I can confirm he has arrived in Calgary.
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07-09-2022, 06:07 PM
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#112
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Franchise Player
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Hope I'm wrong but this looks like a Brayden Point misstep all over again and maybe even worst as Goyette went to a divisional rival.
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07-09-2022, 06:07 PM
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#113
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA/Scottsdale, AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cral12
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Skating needs a lot of work sounds terrifying.
This was the BPA when the Flames picked.
SMH
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07-09-2022, 06:14 PM
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#114
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Buzzard
Well, as opposed to fellow Finn Jessi Pullyarviwhatever, he speaks English as well as most of us. So there is that.
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But can he lick boogers out of his own nose?
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07-09-2022, 06:18 PM
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#115
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus
Hope I'm wrong but this looks like a Brayden Point misstep all over again and maybe even worst as Goyette went to a divisional rival.
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Lol it was the 59th pick...if he's like Point he should have gone #1. "Misstep" by the entire league
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Last edited by dino7c; 07-09-2022 at 06:21 PM.
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07-09-2022, 06:47 PM
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#116
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dino7c
Lol it was the 59th pick...if he's like Point he should have gone #1. "Misstep" by the entire league
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Still a misstep, I could care less what other teams do and who they pass on, Goyette has massive skill and skating ability, he was listed by a lot of scouts as a 1st rounder, like Point he played on a bad team but lead his team in pts by a lot.
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07-09-2022, 06:47 PM
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#117
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandman
Contributes in all areas of the game. Good speed, passing, and motor. I like it!
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Was supposedly “fast” but everyone else saying he’s not.
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07-09-2022, 07:24 PM
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#118
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Powerplay Quarterback
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THW had Danault as a pro comparable for Ronni. If he develops into a clone of Danault/Backlund, he'll be an incredible value pick as a second rounder.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Royle9
Was supposedly “fast” but everyone else saying he’s not.
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Seeing as how Ronni played junior and pro this season, I've been interpreting it as that he's fast against peers in juniors, but not fast against seasoned pro players (yet).
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07-09-2022, 08:14 PM
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#119
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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And remember, fast includes PLAYING fast, which is easier for a good 18-year-old against juniors but tougher against grown men who have been playing pro for awhile. It takes awhile to learn the rhythm and timing and pacing of a pro league when you've been playing junior previously.
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07-09-2022, 09:31 PM
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#120
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
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I've watched this kid, at the U-18s, and I can tell you that he's a good skater, especially for his size. Straight-line speed is good, as well as his edges and agility-he needs to work on his explosiveness, but he's a 7/10 in this area. If you don't believe me, go watch some video.
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