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[AC]

I still believe in Ferland.

[Enoch Root]

So yeah, like I said, the variance of opinions is quite amazing.

The fact that everyone is so adamant about their own opinion is also fascinating (considering the variance)

[AC]

Originally Posted by getbak

Grossmann is back, so he must have cleared the concussion protocol.

He was back before his next shift actually.

[Caged Great]

Just an idea, but with Jankowski, he did start his NCAA career on the right wing for his first season. With the Flames lack of options on the right side, having someone that is a responsible defensive center on the wing may allow for some flexibility. You obviously wouldn't keep him there beyond this season, but having Jankowski available on the RW, would allow the Flames to throw a guy like Frolik on the first line and have him partnered with Backlund instead. The Flames did that with Bennett for most of his rookie year. Additionally, if there are center injuries, you can just shift Janko over. I think he is NHL ready.

[djsFlames]

Why will Bouma never have a season like that again? He's one season removed during which he was out for a large portion of with injuries. Kind of hard to be making absolute statements before he has a healthy attempt at playing at that level again.

[puckedoff]

Originally Posted by cznTiburon

Could Janko be a top line winger rather then a centre? or would that be limiting his abilities defensively as he wouldn't have the responsibility of a centre?

I see this brought up a lot (I have brought it up too) but I think he is too good as a center to put on the wing. I think he'd be great with the top pairing (maybe on PP?) given how well he can think the game and make passes.


My criticism of him from what we've seen is that I don't think he can spell intencity, but maybe that will come in time. I hear Stockton toughens guys up pretty quick too.

[locsofblu]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Lots? He averaged 12:37 of ice time last year. That's fourth line minutes.

Has he been given some opportunities yes and the results were a mixed bag. Some good, some bad.



I think everyone agrees he's lacking consistency offensively as a goal scorer. Overall though he gives us way more positive shifts than not, and he has the skill to be more consistent offensively someday.

Hey I'll still be cheering for him and I hope to god that he can be a great top 9 forward. New season new coach who knows.

[locsofblu]

Hey how about that goal tending though.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by locsofblu

Bouma is much noticble this game though. It will be intersting to see if Mr Ferly can string together some consistency.

Bouma is playing well, but Ferland is playing as well or better in this game.

I hope they both have good years on the bottom 2 lines.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Has he been given some opportunities yes and the results were a mixed bag. Some good, some bad.

Some good = 2015 playoffs
Some bad = everything else

If he's a plug in the regular season and a beast in the post, that's worth keeping around though.

I think everyone agrees he's lacking consistency offensively as a goal scorer. Overall though he gives us way more positive shifts than not, and he has the skill to be more consistent offensively someday

He's not a goal scorer. Consistency has nothing to do with it. He's had one huge year as a 19 year old, playing opposite wing from Mark Stone and that seems to have stuck. There just isn't much skill there.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by AC

He was back before his next shift actually.

Oh, I guess that's how noticeable he's been.

[Wolfman]

Hunter Smith looks out of his element. Wearing concrete blocks on his feet and has no hands.

[AC]

Beauty pass by Ferly there.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Just an idea, but with Jankowski, he did start his NCAA career on the right wing for his first season. With the Flames lack of options on the right side, having someone that is a responsible defensive center on the wing may allow for some flexibility. You obviously wouldn't keep him there beyond this season, but having Jankowski available on the RW, would allow the Flames to throw a guy like Frolik on the first line and have him partnered with Backlund instead. The Flames did that with Bennett for most of his rookie year. Additionally, if there are center injuries, you can just shift Janko over. I think he is NHL ready.

Left

[AC]

Hnnnng Janko's defensive awareness.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by puckedoff

I see this brought up a lot (I have brought it up too) but I think he is too good as a center to put on the wing. I think he'd be great with the top pairing (maybe on PP?) given how well he can think the game and make passes.


My criticism of him from what we've seen is that I don't think he can spell intencity, but maybe that will come in time. I hear Stockton toughens guys up pretty quick too.

Intencity? Where is ten city?

[codynw]

Originally Posted by AC

Beauty pass by Ferly there.

Career callup, bust, 4th liner.

[dammage79]

Nice D by Jankowski.

[locsofblu]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Bouma is playing well, but Ferland is playing as well or better in this game.

I hope they both have good years on the bottom 2 lines.

Ya me to. Ferland can be the wild card this season.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Wow! Great shift by Janko there