[News] With the 2016 6th OA pick Flames select LW Matthew Tkachuk - Page 20 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Pierre "Monster" McGuire · 06-28-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryblood

I'm glad the Canucks passed on him for a Finnish defenceman.

From the top of my head there hasn't been many top defenceman from Finland. I wonder why that is? Either way I think there's something to that. Not many great defencemen come from Finland and I think that's not about to change with the Canucks pick. Not writing him off but I definitely wouldn't have taken him at fifth.

I have a simple explanation:

Their goalies are so good they don't need to play defense

Iggy3x · 06-28-2016, 10:35 AM

Thanks for all the videos. Some of his moves really reminds me of Iggy! This is exciting. Looks like he has a heavy shot, quick release, can tip and pass. I like that he is always around the net. Gaudreau will be able to find him. Hope his finish will translate to the NHL.

SuperMatt18 · 06-28-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by red sky

I think his comment was more along the lines of the time it took to hire a coach since Hartley was canned.

You are most likely right - but it is interesting that his Dad did play 18 games and 4 playoff games for Hartley in Atlanta.

Played pretty good for him too - putting up 18 points in those 22 games.

FBI · 06-28-2016, 10:54 AM

I liked some of the one timers from the right side there. Cammy-esque

jg13 · 06-28-2016, 11:50 AM

Here is the audio with Keith Tkachuk on the morning show from earlier today

http://www.sportsnet.ca/960/boomer-m...w-glad-flames/

yourbestfriend · 06-28-2016, 05:15 PM

If Bennett was going to make the team after being drafted, I don't see why Tkachuk can't make it either. He's got at least 15lbs on Bennett at the same age.
As long as he's sheltered, he should be fine

OzSome · 06-28-2016, 09:35 PM

I was in Richmond, BC last week and was walking around the mall. I went inside Jersey City as they were watching the Draft. I was just in time for Columbus to draft Dubois instead of Pulijarvi. I started talking to some of Canuck fans and we were saying how freaking lucky the Oilers were getting that Finn. Then it was the Canucks turn and they were all saying Benning will draft Tkachuk. I thought they will too. Then we heard Benning saying from the London Knights so I started walking away and looked for some Flames hat. I turned around and some of the Canuck fans were ticked off. I even told them why the heck are they complaining when their team drafted Tkachuk from London Knights. They just said they drafted the wrong guy from London Knights. They drafted the Finn. So I started fist pumping. Then Treliving called Tkachuk's name and I was very happy. Fans in Vancouver hated Benning's pick and most of them are calling him names.

bucksmasher · 07-02-2016, 04:05 PM

No super pumped about free agent day but drafting this guy is making up for a lot.

Roof-Daddy · 07-02-2016, 04:08 PM

I wonder if they announce a signing soon.

Looked back and BT inked Sam on July 25th the year he was drafted.

EDIT: and last year they signed Kylington on July 15th, Andersson on Sept 14th

Robbob · 07-02-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I wonder if they announce a signing soon.

Looked back and BT inked Sam on July 25th the year he was drafted.

EDIT: and last year they signed Kylington on July 15th, Andersson on Sept 14th

The Andersson signing was after an impressive Penticton tournament. I think the Kylington came after the initial development camp. If I had to guess, since he came out of the CHL, it will be closer to main camp like Andersson.

Rick M. · 07-03-2016, 09:04 AM

I was at a Canada Day party and chatted with a man who summers in PEI but lives in London the rest of the year. He has done some Jr. B reffing too, so he knows the game well. The topic of Tkachuk came up and he said he watched him regularly and thought Calgary may have gotten the best guy in the draft. He says the skating issue has been absurdly exaggerated and that his game will translate 100% at the NHL level. He also said that with his drive he'd be surprised if he didn't make the Flames this season.

Lil Pedro · 07-03-2016, 09:38 AM

Just ran into him at the airport in Toronto with Janko. Tkachuk is a huge kid! Got a picture with him; super nice guy!

edslunch · 07-03-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Pedro

Just ran into him at the airport in Toronto with Janko. Tkachuk is a huge kid! Got a picture with him; super nice guy!

How did Janko look? Putting on pounds?

Rick M. · 07-03-2016, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Pedro

Just ran into him at the airport in Toronto with Janko. Tkachuk is a huge kid! Got a picture with him; super nice guy!

Post the picture, please.

Cantrader · 07-03-2016, 02:24 PM

Janko, he is prob going to be better than Logan brown according to feaster. The best player from that yr made him sound like gretz or lindros

FBI · 07-03-2016, 02:28 PM

Janko and Tkachuk bonding? That seems like it could be a nice little pair to me.

Lil Pedro · 07-03-2016, 02:31 PM

Janko looking pretty big from what I saw; wasn't able to get a picture with him.

djsFlames · 07-03-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick M.

I was at a Canada Day party and chatted with a man who summers in PEI but lives in London the rest of the year. He has done some Jr. B reffing too, so he knows the game well. The topic of Tkachuk came up and he said he watched him regularly and thought Calgary may have gotten the best guy in the draft. He says the skating issue has been absurdly exaggerated and that his game will translate 100% at the NHL level. He also said that with his drive he'd be surprised if he didn't make the Flames this season.

Would be great if he ends up making Puljujarvi look like a chump. I like when the lower drafting teams develop better players than the ####y lottery teams that tanked.

Rick M. · 07-03-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by djsFlames

Would be great if he ends up making Puljujarvi look like a chump. I like when the lower drafting teams develop better players than the ####y lottery teams that tanked.

Yes, it makes me wonder if the hockey Gods haven't been smiling on us all along and we just didn't realize it.

Racki · 07-03-2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djsFlames

Would be great if he ends up making Puljujarvi look like a chump. I like when the lower drafting teams develop better players than the ####y lottery teams that tanked.

I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility to believe that there is a chance that Tkachuk out performs Puljujarvi this season.

One of the things that keeps coming up amongst hockey people when they talk about Tkachuk is the term, NHL ready.