07-06-2016, 11:37 PM
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#501
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Originally Posted by Bingo
Really? Wow
If someone told me the Flames had a 6'4" Backlund on the way I'd scream "sign me up!" and never look back.
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I guess to each their own. I see Backlund as a streaky player capable of 30-40 points if he has top 6 ice time. He can be very good like he was in the second half of last season or he can be terrible like he was in the first half. Even if Janks can become a 40-50 point guy who can use his size and skill and be consistent he will be a better player. I think his upside might be even higher than that though.
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07-06-2016, 11:45 PM
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#502
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Scoring Winger
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I'd like to see Jankowski tried out on the right side of Johnny and Monahan in an exhibition game. Okay flame away!!!!
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07-07-2016, 01:39 AM
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#503
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix
I don't think you could think of two more dissimilar situations or prospects to compare.
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He could have compared him to Trevor Kidd 
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07-07-2016, 01:45 AM
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#504
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by dissentowner
I guess to each their own. I see Backlund as a streaky player capable of 30-40 points if he has top 6 ice time. He can be very good like he was in the second half of last season or he can be terrible like he was in the first half. Even if Janks can become a 40-50 point guy who can use his size and skill and be consistent he will be a better player. I think his upside might be even higher than that though.
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Backlund has been over a 0.5 point per game player for the last 4 years now. His problem has never been skill, it has been staying out of the infirmary.
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07-07-2016, 06:42 AM
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#505
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by New Era
You know, I don't give a #### if it came off dickish. It needed to be said. I'm tired of seeing conjecture and supposition turned into fact because of lazy journalism. Better to try and nip in the bud before it becomes habitual.
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It was straight up dick-ish, far worse than someone who maybe tries to hard sometimes.
Take his little tidbit he overheard with as much veracity as you feel appropriate, which is probably at a level consistent with anonymous internet poster hearsay. And then move on, instead of being an example of what is wrong with internet based conversations.
And yes, I appreciate the irony that I am bothering to reply to your post.
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07-07-2016, 06:51 AM
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#506
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I didn't overhear anything, I'm not a journalist and I don't think I should be interfering with Brad's work.
We'll see if Jon is on the ice this morning.
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07-07-2016, 07:01 AM
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#507
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: North Pole
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If someone wants to see the 9:30am scrimmage this morning - when should we arrive to be able to get a seat?
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07-07-2016, 07:03 AM
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#508
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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8:30, at latest. I'm getting there at 8:00 just to set up everything.
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07-07-2016, 07:06 AM
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#509
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indiana
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Looking forward to seeing what you guys have to say. True Flames fans.
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07-07-2016, 07:12 AM
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#510
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Barthelona
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
8:30, at latest. I'm getting there at 8:00 just to set up everything.
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I don't think I got there an hour early last year to get a seat, but it's hard to remember.
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Originally Posted by snipetype
k im just not going to respond to your #### anymore because i have better things to do like #### my model girlfriend rather then try to convince people like you of commonly held hockey knowledge.
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07-07-2016, 07:50 AM
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#511
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
If anything I'd say Backlund is totally underrated on this board. If Jankowski could become what Backlund is then it was indeed a great pick by Feaster and the scouting staff all those years ago.
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My (least) favourite suggestion made around here: "Maybe Jankowski makes Backlund expendable" Best 200 ft game of any forward on this team, can carry any winger the coach chains him to and becoming a respected name around the league as well.
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07-07-2016, 07:58 AM
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#512
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dissentowner
I guess to each their own. I see Backlund as a streaky player capable of 30-40 points if he has top 6 ice time. He can be very good like he was in the second half of last season or he can be terrible like he was in the first half. Even if Janks can become a 40-50 point guy who can use his size and skill and be consistent he will be a better player. I think his upside might be even higher than that though.
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I see Backlund miscast as a 2nd line center, but he can chip in. I do think he's an elite third line center however. He's not flashy, but he does so many little things right that his linemates just get boosted by not spending as much time in their own zone.
Treliving should hate him though. He boosted Bouma's numbers two years ago, and was a huge part of Colborne ripping it up at the tail end of last season.
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07-07-2016, 08:00 AM
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#513
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Originally Posted by Bingo
Treliving should hate him though. He boosted Bouma's numbers two years ago, and was a huge part of Colborne ripping it up at the tail end of last season.
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And watch him resurrect the career of Chiasson too.
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07-07-2016, 08:14 AM
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#514
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First Line Centre
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If Jankowski became a bigger Backlund I would be very happy.
No reason we can't keep both though. Jankowski - Backlund - Frolik could be an unbelievable shut down line.
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07-07-2016, 08:25 AM
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#515
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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All right, everybody, I'm here at Winsport, ready to take in the scrimmages! There are still plenty of seats available but I imagine that will change very soon.
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07-07-2016, 08:28 AM
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#516
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
All right, everybody, I'm here at Winsport, ready to take in the scrimmages! There are still plenty of seats available but I imagine that will change very soon.
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Keep us posted please, I'm grabbing coffee and heading up there now!
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07-07-2016, 08:30 AM
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#517
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Lifetime Suspension
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Darn, wish I can be there. Is this on until Sunday?
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07-07-2016, 08:31 AM
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#518
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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while Backlund is not a "1B" centre like a Krejci, Carter, Monahan, or such, the fact is he's a 2nd line forward who plays second line centre very well. People need to remember he's never played a full season with a 60+ point winger - yes there have been stints with Iginla, Hudler, and Cammy but nothing resembling a "line". Is Backlund any worse at his role than a guy like Artem Anisimov is at his? IMO no and I would argue he is better. So for me, if Jankowski becomes a rich man's Backlund that is a damn effective player. I would of course prefer Jankowski become a 60 point 1A/1B centre himself - I have looked at Mikko Koivu as a not-outlandish target - but it's not a big deal if he falls short because Bennett and Monahan are pretty good themselves. If/When Janko pans out we will have an embarassment of riches down the middle and that is how cups are won.
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07-07-2016, 08:44 AM
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#519
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by TheScorpion
All right, everybody, I'm here at Winsport, ready to take in the scrimmages! There are still plenty of seats available but I imagine that will change very soon.
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Just ran into Caged Great and Iceman. My son and I are front row centre if you want to say hi. Trails west Wolves coats.
About half full now.
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07-07-2016, 08:49 AM
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#520
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Originally Posted by Aeneas
Just ran into Caged Great and Iceman. My son and I are front row centre if you want to say hi. Trails west Wolves coats.
About half full now.
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I see ya, I may come by later.
I'm sitting with those two.
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