02-13-2026, 12:17 PM
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#41
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: BC
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Originally Posted by Monahammer
Former flame Josh Leivo is the KHL's top goalscorer, in case anyone was wondering lol
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Top 10 in points and top 5 in goals.
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02-13-2026, 12:18 PM
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#42
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by blankall
The other thing is that if Ruzicka was using drugs regularly, you'd think he'd be better at doing them.
Looking at his recent KHL stats, Ruzicka seems to actually be taking his game to another level. Maybe a couple of years being banished in Russia was good for him.
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It worked for Gio.
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02-13-2026, 12:32 PM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Calgary
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Honestly with the Flames lack of centers, might not be a bad idea to give him a shot.
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02-13-2026, 12:48 PM
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#44
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Franchise Player
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I'm blown away.
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02-13-2026, 12:56 PM
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#45
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Ruzicka's playing better in Russia? Snow way.
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02-13-2026, 01:32 PM
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#46
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
New Coke
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02-13-2026, 02:13 PM
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#47
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Section 120
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The guy had a sniff of the NHL. Maybe he’s motivated to not blow his next chance and if he performs could get bumped up to our 3rd or even second line.
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02-13-2026, 03:46 PM
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#48
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
The guy had a sniff of the NHL. Maybe he’s motivated to not blow his next chance and if he performs could get bumped up to our 3rd or even second line.
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More of a snort than a sniff.
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02-20-2026, 03:22 PM
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#49
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Seattle, WA/Scottsdale, AZ
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He's looking pretty good in the semi. I could see someone in need of center depth giving him a shot.
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02-20-2026, 03:45 PM
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#50
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Alberta
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We need centre depth. Lol.
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02-21-2026, 03:36 PM
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#51
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Powerplay Quarterback
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He's been Slovakia's #1 center the entire tournament
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02-21-2026, 04:11 PM
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#52
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First Line Centre
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Ruzicka got caught and it got publicized. The white stuff ain’t super uncommon in the league
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02-21-2026, 04:24 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
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If the Flames trade Kadri this season, I would bring Ruzicka in on a 2-year deal. He did something stupid (and real stupid by definition). With Kadri traded, then the Flames either move Zary to center (which I am a fan of, and would like to see Zary get a LONG look down the middle), or they bring another middle 6 center in.
Next season:
Huberdeau (if back) - Frost - Gridin
Farabee - Backlund - Coronato
Honzek - Ruzicka - Pospisil
Yes, I am stretching slightly here to make an all-Slovak line. Still, however, you want to put the pieces together, the Flames are either making Zary a center or they are bringing in a center. Ruzicka would be a free add. If he works, then it is simply recouping the already spent pick + development time the Flames had with him previously. I think he would only be a placeholder anyway long-term. The main issue with Ruzicka (aside from the glaring one), was his inconsistent effort level. Maybe he has realized what it takes to get to the NHL? Maybe Pospisil can be in his ear?
As long as his demons are not an issue moving forward, and there is a roster spot that needs filling, then I would 100% sign him - very little downside.
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02-21-2026, 04:29 PM
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#54
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I have no problem with giving guys a second chance. I just don't know if Rozy is an NHLer.
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02-21-2026, 04:38 PM
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#55
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All I can get
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I don't know if Ruzicka is even eligible to return to the NHL. He never entered the Player Assistance Program (seeing as his contract was terminated outright and he's no longer a union member).
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