Predict the 2016/2017 Flames Starting Lineup

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Par

So you think he will be ready? What makes you say that.

He has NHL size/strength. He has NHL smarts, playmaking and finishing. He plays a very pro style game as he's very strong and smart in the tough areas you need to go to to score. Wing is by far the easiest position to break in at as the defensive responsibilities aren't as vital.

Only question is his speed but if he works on his leg strength this summer it may be fine.

He's the most NHL ready prospect we've drafted since I've been following the team.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

He has NHL size/strength. He has NHL smarts, playmaking and finishing. He plays a very pro style game as he's very strong and smart in the tough areas you need to go to to score. Wing is by far the easiest position to break in at as the defensive responsibilities aren't as vital.

Only question is his speed but if he works on his leg strength this summer it may be fine.

He's the most NHL ready prospect we've drafted since I've been following the team.

What FDW said, also worth pointing out Craig Button believes Tkachuk is NHL ready:
http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-10...eason-1.498738

[Roof-Daddy]

Yeah in my mock up I almost put Tkachuk in place of Shinkaruk which could easily happen IMO.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Jason14h

Serious question : we lost Russell and Hudler . We gained a goalie . Is that enough to make playoffs?

A lot of these lineups look very weak and bottom 5 without Elliott standing on his head to me

Our success next season IMO will have little to do with the fancy musical chairs on the wing and not as much to do with Elliott as people are probably thinking. Monahan taking another step, Bennett taking a huge step, and Gulutzan's systems will decide the success of the 2016-17 Flames.

[Par]

Originally Posted by AC

What FDW said, also worth pointing out Craig Button believes Tkachuk is NHL ready:
http://www.tsn.ca/radio/vancouver-10...eason-1.498738

What do the Flames management think?

[AC]

Originally Posted by Par

What do the Flames management think?

Let's find out come October, shall we?

[Erratik]

Here is what I envision:

Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Hathaway

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Naladal / Engelland

Elliot / Johnson

And yes, I am assuming Wideman is gone by training camp.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by Par

What do the Flames management think?

Flames management think his play in camp will dictate where he plays.

[Par]

Originally Posted by Erratik

Here is what I envision:

Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Hathaway

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Naladal / Engelland

Elliot / Johnson

And yes, I am assuming Wideman is gone by training camp.

Better than most posted here.

[Par]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Flames management think his play in camp will dictate where he plays.

Was just wondering if they made any comment on or not?

[JJ1532]

Originally Posted by Erratik

Here is what I envision:

Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Hathaway

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Naladal / Engelland

Elliot / Johnson

And yes, I am assuming Wideman is gone by training camp.

I like that team and I'd take my chances with that team. Is it play off material? Maybe, maybe not. But I feel like that team would be very competitive all the way through till the end of the season.

Solid goaltending should be assured, defence looks settled, nice blend of youth and experience. Yep, roll on October!

[EVERLAST]

I'd say the sooner systems employed by G G are embraced and reinforced by Huska the better well be .

From the goal out we are already SO much better. Maybe hanging onto Wideman isn't so bad to start.

Stay healthy

Get off to a good start so we aren't doing catch up and will be okay.

I like Erratiks lineup

[heep223]

Gaudreau / Monahan / Chiasson
Tkachuk / Bennett / Brouwer
Shinkaruk / Backlund / Frolik
Ferland / Bouma / Hathaway

Gio / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Nakladal / Engelland

Elliott
Johnson

[Strange Brew]

Pretty certain Wideman is here until the deadline.

Still can't believe this is a cap team after dumping Jones and having just about the cheapest goalie tandem in the league.

[FightinSioux]

Opening night:
Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Pribyl
Hathaway

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Nakladal / Wideman
Engelland

Elliot / Johnson

[OmegaV4]

Originally Posted by FightinSioux

Opening night:
Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Pribyl
Hathaway

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Nakladal / Wideman
Engelland

Elliot / Johnson

Elliot/OchoCinco.

Fixed for ya

[StrykerSteve]

Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Bollig

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Engelland / Wideman

Elliott / Johnson

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Gaudreau / Monahan / Brouwer
Ferland / Backlund / Frolik
Tkachuk / Bennett / Chiasson
Bouma / Stajan / Bollig

Giordano / Brodie
Jokipakka / Hamilton
Engelland / Wideman

Elliott / Johnson

Now sub in spoon or Nak for Wideman and we are rolling!

[Anduril]

If the comments are any indication, think Stajan might get a chance on Backlund's wing with Frolik to start.

[Caged Great]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Tkachuk
Shinkaruk - Bennett - Brouwer
Stajan - Backlund - Frolik
Ferland - Bouma - Chiasson

Giordano - Brodie
Jokipakka - Hamilton
Engelland - Nakladal/Wideman/Wotherspoon

Elliott
Johnson