[News] Flames assign 6 to Abbotsford

[Canada 02]

Conroy mentioned back during development camp that Granlund had a line in his contract that stipulated he had to give the AHL a trial period (1 to 3 months) before he could return to Finland

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Muta

Isn't Kanzig injured? .

Have not heard this as of yet..

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Begin is injured:

Renaud Lavoie ‏@LavoieRenaud 32s Steve Begin will be out 6 weeks. Hip injury.

Common injury for old men. I wonder if he slipped in the shower.

[flamesrule14]

Going to be real interesting to follow the progress of Granlund, Ramage and Wotherspoon. All had pretty good prospect camps and looked alright in the preseason. They could potentially see time this season. Jooris looked real good too. Surprised he wasn't given another preseason game.

[The Yen Man]

I really hope Ferland makes it, and becomes an effective pest type player. We need a couple of those guys on the team.

[edslunch]

I'm confused about the injury situation. Some injured guys sent down, others kept up because they're injured.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Conroy mentioned back during development camp that Granlund had a line in his contract that stipulated he had to give the AHL a trial period (1 to 3 months) before he could return to Finland

That's an odd clause? I've heard the stipulation of players being able to go back after pre-season, but not one that lets them ditch the team they are on in mid -season.

[Badgers Nose]

IMO Granlund will be like Sven was after he got rolling in the AHL.

By the end of the year he will have a permanent roster spot on the big club - Flames will trade some vets at the deadline.

[Francis's Hairpiece]

Man, I'm rooting for Ferland. He can bang, and he's got skills.

[OzSome]

The Flames wants Sieloff to hang around in Calgary for a bit to learn more of the system plus he is still injured. I guess they want Kanzig to hang around with the veterans and learn from them before he goes back to WHL. I knew John Ramage will eventually be starting in Abby since we have way too many defensemen right now. I am sure him, Sieloff and Wotherspoon will be playing for Calgary this season as a call-up. Sieloff will be definitely be going to Abby either after tonight's game or after a few games. He is still injured anyways so he is allowed to hang around with the NHL. Kanzig will go back to WHL soon.
Granlund I think did not get a fair share of playing time. He is an offensive guy but playing the 4th line minutes and paired up with the 4th liners. I am sure Flames management wants him to play more of a two-way. He is still young and I am hoping he tear it up in the AHL to force the Flames to bring him up in the NHL for a few games.
Ben Street will be in Abby too and perhaps Ferland. I am hoping Ferland will stick around.

[sureLoss]

I don't believe Sieloff is so injured that he can't continue to participate in practices. IIRC he just has to wear a full cage for the next 6-8 weeks.

[kyuss275]

I don't agree with posters that are saying that Granlund did not get a fair shake. It might not have been ideal, but the only spots opened were on the 4th line. They put him with 4th line players to see if he could be effective on the 4th line. It's not a knock on him because i think he is better suited for a 2nd line role, but there was no chance he was knocking one of those guys off.

[Cheese]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Common injury for old men. I wonder if he slipped in the shower.

Hey! Shudup yu young whippersnapp...err...ouch...I think I just hurt my hip!

[MissTeeks]

Sieloff was cleared to play according to this article:

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=683930

INJURY NOTE: Earlier in training camp, Sieloff suffered a broken cheekbone but after being evaluated by the team medical staff, he has been cleared to play. He will need to wear full face protection for 6-8 weeks.

[macrov]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

IMO Granlund will be like Sven was after he got rolling in the AHL.

By the end of the year he will have a permanent roster spot on the big club - Flames will trade some vets at the deadline.

This. Cammalleri, Stempniak, Stajan will all be gone by the deadline.

[Zevo]

Yup, because of his aggressive style they don't want Sieloff playing tonight.

To save him from himself, the Calgary Flames do not plan to dress Patrick Sieloff.

Cleared for action despite a broken cheekbone, Sieloff will observe the team’s final date of the National Hockey League pre-season Wednesday.

Because the Flames know — if Sieloff, an agitating blue-liner, participates, he’ll get socked in the noggin.

“With his style of play,” coach Bob Hartley said with a wink, “he makes friends very quickly. He has that knack.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/...393/story.html

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Zevo

Yup, because of his aggressive style they don't want Sieloff playing tonight.



http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/...393/story.html

Yay weakest team in the league! we win!!

[Mattman]

Originally Posted by macrov

This. Cammalleri, Stempniak, Stajan will all be gone by the deadline.

Can't believe I'm saying this but....

I really like Stajan he's grown in me

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Not to bring it up yet again, but Sieloff isn't with the team to get extra therapy from the training staff. They can't do anything for a broken cheek bone other than put some ice on it now and then. He's with the team because he might actually earn a job to start the year, OR be the first recall in case of injury. My money is on the latter.

Kanzig is still there to get more coaching and tutelage than anything else. No way he makes this team out of camp over guys like Wotherspoon and Ramage.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by edslunch

I'm confused about the injury situation. Some injured guys sent down, others kept up because they're injured.

What injured player was sent down? Klimchuk played within a day or 2 of being cut, meaning he had likely gained doctor's clearance prior to being demoted.