[GDT] Development Camp Scrimmage: July 7th 10AM MT. calgaryflames.com

[T@T]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

IIRC, Baertschi was the best Flames player on the ice in his first NHL game. Adrenalin + talent will do that. But Burke and Co. have given every indication that they think Baertschi was rushed. They've also dropped all sorts of hints that Gaudreau won't start the season in Calgary.

Baertschi played about 8 minutes his first game, highly doubt he was the best overall player.

If Burke is dropping hints where Gaudreau will start months ahead of training camp then he should be tarred and feathered, If Gaudreau is one of the top six forwards at camp then he better be on the team. he's not an 18 year old kid.

[sun]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

I recorded Bennett's shootout beauty

http://youtu.be/OJjwVvnaGnM

Thanks, asshandler! That was awesome.

[Samiz]

And not to mention, JG's 200 foot game was arguably stronger in that one game than Sven's was in his many games in the NHL. Burke's quarrel with Sven has always been about the fact that he doesn't play a 200 foot game, unlike Johnny

[Otto-matic]

Motion to change StrykerSteve's name to AsshandlerSteve

[StrykerSteve]

Lol

[SuperMatt18]

My Guess in Gaudreau spends about 10 games in the AHL.

He will tear it up and will be scoring at a PPG pace, the Flames will be struggling to find offense to start the year, and Gaudreau will get called up 10 games in and will spend the rest of the season in Calgary.

[Igster]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Lol

Don't laugh buddy...it's gonna' happen...

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

My Guess in Gaudreau spends about 10 games in the AHL.

He will tear it up and will be scoring at a PPG pace, the Flames will be struggling to find offense to start the year, and Gaudreau will get called up 10 games in and will spend the rest of the season in Calgary.

I can see that happening too, if he starts in the AHL.

Raymond won't replace the offence lost with Cammalleri.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Igster

Don't laugh asshandler...it's gonna' happen...

I never do this, but FYP.

Thanks everyone for all the feedback for those of us that couldn't be there today.

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Motion to change StrykerSteve's name to AsshandlerSteve

Now the whole Feaster in the bathroom of the airport fiasco is starting to make a lot more sense.

[HighLifeMan]

Some quick notes that I took away from today.

Team Red
- Lukas Zedjl was the best forward in terms of the "walk on's". He has good size, decent skating ability and a nice shot.
- Klimchuk was not overly noticeable. Wanted to see more.
- Bill Arnold is a work horse. He never stops competing. He was paired with Klimchuk for most of the game and they had a few decent shifts offensively, but on the whole they did not create a ton.
- Adam Chapie was all over the puck today (in a good way). Looks smaller than the 6'1" he is listed at.
- Brandon Vuic is an awful skater. I can't imagine he has done anything to this point to warrant a further look.
- Jason Fram impressed me the most in terms of free agent defensemen. He has good instincts with the puck, solid skating ability and showed some good poise while under pressure defensively.
- Kanzig is actually a fairly decent skater and made a great defensive stop on Gaudreau one on one, but outside of one big hit at the very end of the game I expected more in terms of physicality (although I can't blame him considering its a scrimmage..)
- Bryce Van Brabant is good at most things..great at nothing. I could see him carving out a career as a fourth line energy player.
- John Gilmour was really good today. He appears to have high end mobility, good vision, and a solid first pass. His defensive positioning seemed fine but his size will limit his effectiveness at the next level somewhat.
- Ryan Culkin impressed. Very calm in his own end, solid breakout passes etc...did not see a ton out of him offensively
- Mason McDonald looked alright. I did not really pay all that much attention to the goaltending today.

Team White
- David Wolf was just alright. For someone of his age and experience I definitely wanted to notice him more often than I did, but again because this was a scrimmage I wouldn't exactly expect him to dazzle with his skillset.
- Kenny Agostino played as he usually does. Relentless pressure, good skating, hard work etc.. His offensive upside is limited as he does not have the best vision, but he does like to shoot the puck a ton.
- Johnny Gaudreau was the best player on the ice without question. I know I sound like a broken record but everytime he touches the puck something positive happens. I find it funny how some of his detractors point to his skating ability as a negative but they are out to lunch / trolling. His agility/ability to change direction instantly is unmatched by anyone I have ever seen live, and his top end speed is really impressive aswell. In addition to all of those things offensively what impresses me the most at the moment is his willingness to back check.
- I thought Sam Bennett was fantastic today. He possesses a very explosive first few steps and has the ability to maintain that speed while stick handling. I did not see a ton of grit out there today, and a few times he tried to be a little to cute off of the rush. His goal was a pure snipe which of course came via a gorgeous pass from Johhny Hockey. His shootout goal was also one of the highlights of the day.
- Hunter Smith was completely invisible for me. He had an awful shootout attempt as well. I can't give you much of a report on him at this point.
- Out of Valcourt, Bailey and Downing.. I was most drawn to Downing. Valcourt is a decent player but nothing to write home about.
- Harrison played well today. He can skate really well for someone his size and he showed some silky sweet hands in the shootout. I'm shocked he went 34 games without a goal last year even with a extremely limited role in Colgate.
- Brandon Hickey is an absolutely fantastic skater. He reads the play well on both ends of the rink, rarely makes mistakes defensively, and actually jumped up into the play on a few different occasions offensively.
- Brett Kulak can also skate at a very high level. His offensive talent is undeniable but his defensive game needs some work. He will need to continue to work on getting stronger on the puck.

My top three players today
1. Johhny Gaudreau
2. Sam Bennett
3. John Gilmour

[sun]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Motion to change StrykerSteve's name to AsshandlerSteve

I think he at least deserves a custom user title! I mean this guy also stalked Feaster in the airport. Pretty valuable member, I'd say.

[GreenLantern]

Good to hear about all three of your top players, but Gilmour especially as I wasn't expecting that.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by sun

I think he at least deserves a custom user title! I mean this guy also stalked Feaster in the airport. Pretty valuable member, I'd say.

I would vote for "some kinda asshandler".

[Read Only]

Originally Posted by T@T

Baertschi played about 8 minutes his first game, highly doubt he was the best overall player.

If Burke is dropping hints where Gaudreau will start months ahead of training camp then he should be tarred and feathered, If Gaudreau is one of the top six forwards at camp then he better be on the team. he's not an 18 year old kid.

No matter how much you try to push your anti-Burke agenda whether Gaudreau makes the team or not will have basically 0 to do with him.

Hartley and perhaps Trevilling will make that decision.

But continue trying to run Burke down for things that haven't happened and aren't his decisions.

[Roof-Daddy]

Can't wait to see how our current crop of D prospects develop.

Kulak, Culkin, Gilmour and now Hickey are all fantastic skaters who think the game at a high level, and I think they make our D prospect pool ridiculously under rated.

Then you add Wotherspoon who looked good in his rookie pro season, even at the NHL level.
Then you add Sieloff, who appears to have not missed a step despite his disastrous injury last season.
Kanzig by all account is an absolute beast, and improving each year.

I think there is some gold in that group, can't wait to see what happens over the next few years.

[foshizzle11]

Pet peeve of mine. When radio and TV personalities say players names incorrectly.

Bryce van Brabant specifically. His name is Dutch. I lived in the Brabant province in southern Holland. It should be said bra (as in what women wear) and b-aunt. With a little roll of the r in bra.

Drives me nuts!!

Anyway, I'm happy they are streaming the games. JG is impressive and is dangerous every time he touches the puck.

I'm most excited about Sieloff and him starting to progress. He is so pumped, I love it.

[Caged Great]

Had to leave Asshandler and Miniac up in the stands after the scrimmage and join in the media scrum with Dan. We interviewed Agostino and Van Brabrant after the game, and also recorded the media blitz with Bennett, Harrison, Gaudreau and Treliving.

Kind of a bizarre experience interviewing players when you've never done that before. Agostino is going to be a leader for the Flames. Very determined personality.

[Roof-Daddy]

Thanks for the video of Bennett's shoot out goal StrykerSteve, er asshandlersteve......

I see your little clip of Kristen Hallett is still up on your page from last year when you "StalkerSteve"

[GoJetsGo]

Anyone know if the Flames site will be putting up highlights?