[Signing] Flames Sign Rasmus Andersson to ELC

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Matata

Is Rasmus really ahead of Kulak? Kulak seemed like the best rookie prospect to me, but I haven't seen the last few games.

I would put Rasmus ahead of Kulak. even from a developmental standpoint it's taken 3 years for Kulak to get to this point gameplay wise and Rasmus only 1. So far...

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I would put Rasmus ahead of Kulak. even from a developmental standpoint it's taken 3 years for Kulak to get to this point gameplay wise and Rasmus only 1. So far...

They're very different prospects.

Rasmus is like a Wideman. Just an elite offensive talent with some limitations currently.

Kulak is like a Brodie - excellent skater with balanced set of instincts and skills.

Kulak has had multiple Brodie type "Chance-Erasures" while Andersson has had multiple Wideman type "great reads".

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

212 pound 18 year old d-man who plays smart hockey. Obviously needs refining like any 18 year old, but all I can recall from the young stars games was his impeccable position and hockey sense. Always made the smart play.

I'd be surprised, but not shocked. I think given BT and Hartely though, he's going directly to the CHL no matter how good the remainder of his camp is though.

That 212 is few pounds of fat. Its been noted he needs to work on his conditioning.

He's a damn good prospect but remember he's not playing against full NHL rosters. That coupled with a brutal 82 game season I don't think there's a question about where he should be playing next year. That's OHL and dominate there. Come back next year and grab a spot.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by ScorchyScorch

Definitely didn't know he was 212 lbs. That's NHL weight already.

It's not a "good" 212. One of his biggest weaknesses is his fitness/conditioning, so once he learns how to train at the NHL level that number will probably go down...

[Matata]

looking at Andersson's stats and it's surprising he wasn't hyped more going into the draft, PPG defensemen are usually top 10 pick material. Great stats in Sweden too.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

It's not a "good" 212. One of his biggest weaknesses is his fitness/conditioning, so once he learns how to train at the NHL level that number will probably go down...

ya, maybe next summer Gio will be running a fitness and conditioning school.

I am sure the Flames staff have given him everything he could ever need to improve his life style. He is too good and he knows it to not give it his all.

No matter what happens with him, I bet we see a very different and fit guy this time next year.

[calgaryblood]

My favourite defensive prospect. I think he's going to be a stud.

[Blarg]

"A little bit unfit...." - Hakan Loob

[GranteedEV]

So Apparently Anderrsson was 17% corsi for when he was on the ice last night, despite the assist. These are probably signs that

- He needs to get a little bit stronger
- He needs to get a little bit quicker to the puck
- He generally just needs to continue to develop
- He will be on our opening day roster because unsustainable

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

So Apparently Anderrsson was 17% corsi for when he was on the ice last night, despite the assist. These are probably signs that

- He needs to get a little bit stronger
- He needs to get a little bit quicker to the puck
- He generally just needs to continue to develop
- He will be on our opening day roster because unsustainable

I pick option D. Ahhh Corsi the old "numbers are telling you your eyes and ears and common sense are wrong" stat. Keep on keeping on Corsi.