02-24-2014, 06:54 PM
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#41
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by strombad
Why in the world would Hartley give him 1st (or even 2nd for that matter) line duty?
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Because he's a skilled top two line type player that doesn't really play the type of game to be suited for a grinding line. He's outperformed Baertschi this year. He's 15th in points in the minors and tied for 4th in goals. He's 3rd in rookie scoring and 1st in rookie goals.
Why wouldn't you play him on one of the top two lines?
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02-24-2014, 06:59 PM
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#42
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Because he's a skilled top two line type player that doesn't really play the type of game to be suited for a grinding line. He's outperformed Baertschi this year. He's 15th in points in the minors and tied for 4th in goals. He's 3rd in rookie scoring and 1st in rookie goals.
Why wouldn't you play him on one of the top two lines?
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I'm not saying I wouldn't. I'm saying why would HARTLEY.
He's pretty into guys earning their roles. Granlund hasn't earned anything but a shot.
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02-24-2014, 07:03 PM
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#43
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Self-Suspension
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I really like the idea of Granlund-Backlund-Jones a lot. Reason being that developing young talent on a line together is an amazing idea, and that's a very well balanced line if they could all reach their potential. Skill, defensively responsible and some good size for the corners. I'd love to see that tried for a few months eventually to see if they can gel. Then get a line of Baertschi-Monahan-? and you could develop 2 future lines together a few years down the road.
Last edited by AcGold; 02-24-2014 at 07:06 PM.
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02-24-2014, 07:07 PM
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#44
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strombad
I'm not saying I wouldn't. I'm saying why would HARTLEY.
He's pretty into guys earning their roles. Granlund hasn't earned anything but a shot.
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Well his play in the minors this year would be why he's earned a chance at a top two line role.
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02-24-2014, 07:21 PM
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#45
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Well his play in the minors this year would be why he's earned a chance at a top two line role.
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This was my point as well.
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02-24-2014, 07:25 PM
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#46
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
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Heat Hockey HQ weighs in on Granlund's move:
Granlund Recalled to Flames
The short version, "give us back our leading scorer and starting goalie!"
The long version is a little more of what I've seen of him this year.
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02-24-2014, 07:43 PM
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#47
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#1 Goaltender
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It's the same argument we all made for baertschi and backlund... They will only succeed when put in a position to play their game. Hopefully he gets a top 6 opportunity.
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02-24-2014, 07:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edmonton,AB
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What the heck give a player playing his first year in NA and has never played a game in the NHL 1st / 2nd line mins?
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02-24-2014, 07:57 PM
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#49
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robo
What the heck give a player playing his first year in NA and has never played a game in the NHL 1st / 2nd line mins?
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Seems crazy, but if you want to see what he has to offer, he needs to play a scoring role. Otherwise a guy like Bancks or Reinhart would be a better bet.
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02-24-2014, 08:09 PM
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#50
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Well his play in the minors this year would be why he's earned a chance at a top two line role.
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Maybe we're just seeing the third line differently.
I agree he should have a more offensive role to be successful, but he shouldn't be depended upon in the classic 1st/2nd line role.
Even Monahan hasn't been in that role for the better part of the season.
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02-24-2014, 08:30 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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I have a feeling after the trade deadline we will see a few players brought up and this is probably an advanced look at Granlund. I hope he gets a chance to play but Hartley seems reluctant to give the call ups much ice time at least initially.
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02-24-2014, 08:32 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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count me in for hoping he doesn't get buried on the fourth line. would like to see him with bouma on the third to start, maybe with a vet like stajan in the middle. if he can show some defensive responsibility, would love to see him get some time with monahan or backlund in the middle and see if any chemistry develops!
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02-24-2014, 09:37 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thymebalm
Heat Hockey HQ weighs in on Granlund's move:
Granlund Recalled to Flames
The short version, "give us back our leading scorer and starting goalie!"
The long version is a little more of what I've seen of him this year. |
Thanks for that.
Is he really 5'10 163? I didn't realize he was such a little guy
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02-24-2014, 10:05 PM
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#54
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No, that's wrong. He's 6'0.
Edit: or.... 5'11. I'm confused. Seen differing measurements.
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02-24-2014, 10:13 PM
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#55
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strombad
I'm not saying I wouldn't. I'm saying why would HARTLEY.
He's pretty into guys earning their roles. Granlund hasn't earned anything but a shot.
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Off topic, but do you have 2 accounts? Almost everytime I see you post, Mister_Yamoto gives you a thumbs up.
That or you have a personal fan.
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02-24-2014, 10:23 PM
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#56
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Originally Posted by saXon
Off topic, but do you have 2 accounts? Almost everytime I see you post, Mister_Yamoto gives you a thumbs up.
That or you have a personal fan.
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Already mentioned in another thread (just one account):
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=135068
STOP MENTIONING IT OR THEY'LL STOP FEEDING ME COUNTLESS THANKS.
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02-24-2014, 10:41 PM
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#57
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
they seem pretty close, would be interesting to see Mikael's reaction to his baby brother scoring his first NHL against him with him on the ice though.
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They play the Oilers before the Wild though. Mikael might have to settle with seeing Markus' 4th or 5th NHL goal.
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02-24-2014, 11:35 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djsFlames
I BS you not in saying this, but he's got one of the quickest releases I've ever seen. I mean there are other parts to his game that are currently just average. But his shot is accurate, and he gives goalies zero time to react cause he can get a shot off lightning fast. You'll notice on some of his goal highlights you don't even see the puck until it's sitting in the back of the net. It's why I pegged him to earn a promotion by this season's end.
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Now we're talking about Brett Hull? I thought this thread was about Granlund.
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02-24-2014, 11:45 PM
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#59
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Buff
Now we're talking about Brett Hull? I thought this thread was about Granlund.
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Didn't say that. I'm just saying that, he has one of the quickest releases I've ever witnessed personally. Doesn't make him hall of fame worthy. That's just one aspect of his game. And his release IS insane.
But by all means, blow it out of proportion..
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02-24-2014, 11:47 PM
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#60
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
Thanks for that.
Is he really 5'10 163? I didn't realize he was such a little guy
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hockeydb.com tends to have heights/weights closer to their draft year for young players.
On abbotsfordheat.com (which SHOULD have an annually updated height/weight) they have him at HEIGHT: 6’0” WEIGHT: 184 lbs.
It's anyone's guess, but i'm going to say it's closer to Abby's number than the one I have posted in my article.
Hilariously, the flames website is displaying both heights and weights on the same page: http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?...id=DL|CGY|home
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