Was a bit skeptical of the pick at the time (Phillips) but definitely see what the scouts saw. Really like the pick. Wouldn’t be surprised if he made the NHL.
I saw somewhere (maybe a Calgary Flames social media post) where he said something like "I really like to punish players".
I read that and thought of the tunnel of death immediately.
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More dynamic than a guy like Zary but not by leaps and bounds.
I like that you're seeing that. When I watched him this year, Reschny reminded me a lot of Zary when Zary was showing off the skills that make us think he has more to offer.
He's also five years younger so lots of time to get better.
asked if he felt better equipped than last year to stick with the big club, the uber-confident saginaw star smiled.
“i mean, if i didn't, i wouldn't probably believe in myself,” said parekh, who left his first training camp in calgary “humbled” before being sent down for another stellar junior campaign.
“i didn't have a lot of time last year to prepare for camp, and i was in over my head. Especially when you're kind of nervous and, [thinking] ‘hopefully i don't mess up or make a mistake,’ you're kind of attracting those thoughts, and it's gonna come.
“so, i think this time around, i'm more confident. I mean, i got a taste at the end, i understand kind of what it takes to play in the nhl. I got a little grasp of it, so hopefully that'll help.”
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“i think there was an opportunity (to make the flames) last year too, but i wasn't ready for it,” said parekh, who punctuated his junior playoff ousting with the one-game flames showing, followed by some exhibition action overseas with canada at the world championship.
“being around the guys last year, i kind of realized i'm meant for this, i belong. And i noticed that kind of in the first couple days of practicing with them, it wasn't too much to handle or anything. I fit in. And you’ve got to go from fitting in, to kind of taking another step there, being a guy that drives pace.
“obviously i'm still young, and it'll come with time.”
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and the fact that he rebounded from a tough showing with a 33-goal, 107-point season in 61 games, not to mention his flames debut, has calgary director of player development, ray edwards, all smiles.
“he learned so much from that experience, and then coming in at the end and being around everybody for that period of time and then playing a game, his confidence level is high,” said edwards, overseeing the team’s top 24 prospects as they spent the first of two days skating at winsport wednesday.
“he had a great showing at the worlds, too, so he has every reason to feel good about his game.”
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I just realized that Honzek, Morin, Suniev, Gridin, Basha, Misa could be playing for the AHL Wranglers next year.....wowza. Wranglers season tickets might be a great value.
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The more we get to know Cullen Potter, the more we should be excited about this player. He's got the stuff to be a big time player.
Potter was the first write-up I did this year, because a lot of people were talking about him. He is one of the fastest skaters coming out of the 2025 class, and has the hands to match, while being a play-driver and an analytics darling in the NCAA as a 17 year-old.
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Reschny has a good shot. Quick release, fairly accurate. Not sure he sticks at center at the nhl level but has the skill to be a 60+ point guy.
I appreciate your updates Caged Great, but I’m going to agree to disagree. Reschny is absolutely going to be a center at the NHL. Good skater(will only get better) amazing playmaker and passer. Accurate and quick shot, and makes his linemates better. He wants the puck, but also makes quick decisions when he has it. As for his size, he is only going to get stronger as he grows into his body. Again I really appreciate your updates though and enjoy reading them, keep them coming🙂👍🏒🥅
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Potter was the first write-up I did this year, because a lot of people were talking about him. He is one of the fastest skaters coming out of the 2025 class, and has the hands to match, while being a play-driver and an analytics darling in the NCAA as a 17 year-old.
Pretty likeable kid from that interview.
Such an amazing resource to have all of your thoughts "before" the player is selected by the Flames.
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