Flames 2014 Summer Development Camp July 4 - July 9

[StrykerSteve]

30 mins until group B hits the ice, we're now laying in the grass outside. The goal was to tire out the kids, but all I succeeded at was tiring myself out.

[Bunk]

Klimchuk seems to be the forgotten man in our prospect pool. But looks like he as great potential. Probably 2nd line upside.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Nehkara

MacDonald seems to have a lot of quickness and tenacity. Not unbeatable (yet) but makes saves that look like they are out of reach.

Having seen him in Charlottetown a number of times, I agree with you about the quickness. He has the best glove hand of any junior goalie I've see for years. He's refining his technique and constantly trying to improve. I suspect he'll be our goaltender in 4 or 5 years (and I like Ortio and company also).

[SuperMatt18]

They should change the CHL-NHL agreement to the kid just has to play 3 full seasons in the CHL to be eligible for the AHL post draft.

3 seasons in that league is more than fair enough IMO.

[Caged Great]

Peeps are starting to filter in

[Da_Chief]

I think it's fine as is. You have to allow the CHL teams to market these players when they're in their prime in Juniors.

If anything they should increase the draft eligible age by a year. Makes scouting a bit easier and more ready players for the NHL as well.

Let Klimchuk dominate the WHL.
Let Bennett dominate the OHL.
Let McDonald dominate the QMJHL.
Let Gillies dominate the NCAA.

[herashak]

I've always said klimchuk has higher upside than poirier, I think he could patrick sharp lite.

[Caged Great]

They should be out momentarily for warm ups

[Caged Great]

There are plenty of seats available still. The first person is on the ice.let the fun begin

[Caged Great]

Wolf is huge

[Da_Chief]

Please use your phones and capture some videos plz.

[dammage79]

Before the week gets into high gear for Development camp, I'd like to thank all the posters who have and will be keeping the rest of us up to date. This is where CP shines.

[Caged Great]

Spotting Gaudreau is always easy.

[Caged Great]

Sieloff wearing blue

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Spotting Gaudreau is always easy.

Possibly much easier now that the Flames have added a slew of redwood trees lol.

[Caged Great]

Exactly

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Sieloff wearing blue

That's an improvement over the hazmat suit he wore the majority of last season!

[mile]

Originally Posted by herashak

I've always said klimchuk has higher upside than poirier, I think he could patrick sharp lite.

Klimchuk looks like the guy who could play anywhere in the lineup - whether it be the offensive catalyst on the 3rd line or the perfect complement to your top players on the top two lines. Add in the fact that he is a power play specialist and that makes him extremely valuable.

He could definitely fill that Sharp, Kunitz role on a top team.

I think Poirier has higher upside though - he could be a legitimate first line winger.

[dammage79]

When Klimchuk got drafted the TSN guys were tossing around Steve Larmer as a comparable. As a Hawks fan back in the day (massive Belfour fanboy when I was a kid) I consider that very high praise for a player.

[TheDebaser]

So... any updates?