Health of our players entering training camp

[Freeway]

In terms of timelines, the belief was that shutting down Wotherspoon when they did was with the aim of having him 100% for camp. Obviously things can get awry, but that was the goal, I believe.

[Rick M.]

I saw an article a while back indicating Doug Gilmour stated that Sam Bennett played 'through' a shoulder injury for most of last season. Given that he is said to be training hard, it appears to be a thing of the past.

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by FBI

- Hiller, is he back 100%?

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=728443

Yes, he should be. Shouldn't be an issue. His appendectomy sounds like it was done the newer way where they only cut a couple little holes which is much less invasive and does not involve cutting through abdominal muscles anywhere near as much as the old way. You are sore for a couple of days and back to normal (non-training) ways within that week. You can start training a couple weeks after that. Looks like he's been skating and training since at least mid-August.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by Split98

I heard from a very reputable source that Poirier is good to go

Hope so. Of all of our prospects I'm the most excited about him and JOHNNY HOCKEY. Although I think Poirier is probably more physically ready.

Of the young guys I think these two will be big contributers down the line.

[FBI]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Sven is good right now, I've seen him practice a lot lately and talked to him he looks good out there. Hiller is apparently 100%

Are you friends with Sven or something?

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by FBI

Thought we could have a central thread for injury updates for our players..
- I assume Poirier is not going to be around for training camp, and I heard rumors about October/November before a return?
- Janko & Gillies didn't play in rookie camp due to minor injuries, are they good to go now?
- Hiller, is he back 100%?
- Baertschi had shoulder issues and some of us were concerned he didn't have a chance to beef up for the season, is he back 100%?

Anyone else I'm missing not 100% ?

Baertschi had fractured his rib in the first game he played in at the World Championships this summer.

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by FBI

Are you friends with Sven or something?

Flames practice at winsport lots. He followed me on my old twitter and he is following me on instagram and he knows who I am so were buddies. Not to mention he gave me 2 sticks without me asking.

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Hope so. Of all of our prospects I'm the most excited about him and JOHNNY HOCKEY. Although I think Poirier is probably more physically ready.

Of the young guys I think these two will be big contributers down the line.

I hope poirier can do some good work down in New York so he can earn a call up

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

Flames practice at winsport lots. He followed me on my old twitter and he is following me on instagram and he knows who I am so were buddies. Not to mention he gave me 2 sticks without me asking.

That's awesome.

Do you work at or near Winsport? How would you know about them practicing in their off time?

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

That's awesome.

Do you work at or near Winsport? How would you know about them practicing in their off time?

http://www.winsport.ca/aboutwinsport...esbookings.cfm


I just look at this. I'm just turning 13 in a couple days so with my offtime I just watch to see if they've developed and stuff.

They were there today

[Freeway]

Ollas Mattsson's fine. He played over the weekend against Rafikov's team at the Four Nations Cup.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

I just look at this. I'm just turning 13 in a couple days so with my offtime I just watch to see if they've developed and stuff.
They were there today

There are some days I feel like I should focus on my career, stop hanging on every news article about aspiring hockey players, and grow up. Today is one of those days!

[playmaker]

Any news on Michael Ferland and how's he recovering from his knee injury would be appreciated. I've always considered him one of the most valuable Flames prospects.

On the side note, it is quite frustrating to see our most physical and good sized prospects (Ferland, Poirier, Sieloff, Wotherspoon, ...) struggling with injuries yet at the same time I hope they get inspired by Lance Bouma and his strong comeback full of big hits and heroic shot blocks.

[Street Pharmacist]

Totally forgot about Ferland