03-29-2014, 04:59 PM
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I never thought Westgarth was in the plans for next year in any event, however the guy who I think should be most concerned is Ferland.
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03-29-2014, 05:02 PM
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#62
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Originally Posted by killer_carlson
I never thought Westgarth was in the plans for next year in any event, however the guy who I think should be most concerned is Ferland.
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Why would anyone be concerned?
I can't imagine that it would be a bad thing if it turned out that we had two big, bruising wingers that could score as well as hit.
I'll take one of those on every line, please.
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03-29-2014, 05:02 PM
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#63
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Originally Posted by MissTeeks 
Hmmm the Flames article has him only at 195 lbs. Wonder where they got that number from?
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Probably from his Junior A days. For accurate size stats on a player, the last place I look is the Flames site.
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03-29-2014, 05:16 PM
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#64
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
I never thought Westgarth was in the plans for next year in any event, however the guy who I think should be most concerned is Ferland.
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From the sounds of it BVB is a bottom 6 player. Ferland has more potential than that, I see him as a top 6 guy.
Also BVB spends next year in the AHL imo, Westgarth will be re-signed. He's improving and would be ok with BVB-C-Westgarth 4th line in couple years when Big Ern has to retire.
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03-29-2014, 05:19 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Calgary
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Ferland will probably need a year of AHL because his development curve has been detailed by many things.
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03-29-2014, 05:21 PM
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#66
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Originally Posted by foshizzle11
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1.3 isn't much really - especially considering he was a free agent able to sign with any team in the league.
Not only can he skate, he skates well. I remember he looked pretty good at camp for the most part. I was hoping they would sign him then, as did a number of others. I am betting most fans end up liking his game quite a lot.
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03-29-2014, 05:22 PM
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#67
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Abby could be scary-good next year.
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03-29-2014, 05:52 PM
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#68
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Originally Posted by AC
Worth cross-posting from the poster tvp2003:
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Boo-yah!
Thanks AC 
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03-29-2014, 05:54 PM
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#69
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Why would anyone be concerned?
I can't imagine that it would be a bad thing if it turned out that we had two big, bruising wingers that could score as well as hit.
I'll take one of those on every line, please.
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Well someone has to be concerned. You just added 2 players to the roster.
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03-29-2014, 05:57 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Abby could be scary-good next year.
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Scary-good and just plain scary. I think we are going to see a bigger, tougher team on the farm. Still looks like one that will skate and score. I am excited about the Heat next year.
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03-29-2014, 06:29 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Originally Posted by Locke
I suppose buying a vowel on Jeopardy would be difficult at the best of times. My gameshow aficionado credentials have been appropriately revoked.
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I have more respect for you for not knowing the difference between two TV game shows.
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03-29-2014, 08:24 PM
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#72
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary
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My prediction is that this player actually doesn't see any ice time. He'll wear a monocle and scoff at the opposition from the bench.
Presumably Butler will play all of his shifts for him.
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03-29-2014, 08:37 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Extremely low-risk signing for the team. You burn a year off now, so basically you get him next season to see exactly how he adapts to pro, and then he's (I believe) an RFA.
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03-29-2014, 09:14 PM
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#74
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Perth Australia
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He adds grit, size, and toughness to Abby - great signing!
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03-29-2014, 10:50 PM
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#75
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6'3 220 pounds? Truculent? Me likey! I wonder if he could play the Kevin Hayes role on a line with Gaudreau and Arnold?
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03-29-2014, 11:01 PM
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#76
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All I can get
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Van Brabant = BIG.
Big = GOOD!
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03-30-2014, 01:21 AM
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#77
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: The Netherlands
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Nice signing for sure. It's usually a good sign when there's competition for a player.
Very eager to see how he turns out. If he turns out as advertised he could be an important piece moving forward. We'll see!
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03-30-2014, 02:27 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Freeway
Extremely low-risk signing for the team. You burn a year off now, so basically you get him next season to see exactly how he adapts to pro, and then he's (I believe) an RFA.
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I would assume he'd be a UFA because he signed as a UFA. I'm sure someone on here can clarify it, cause I'd like to know.
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03-30-2014, 02:50 AM
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#79
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Undrafted players are UFAs until they sign their first contract, then they're subject to the ELC/RFA rules like any other player.
He will be an RFA at the expiration of this contract, and won't qualify for regular UFA status until July 1, 2019 (as long as all future qualifying offers are presented and all other RFA conditions are met).
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03-30-2014, 09:55 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Van Brabant will wear #48 for the Flames.
Hartley confirms that Van Brabant will make his NHL debut against Toronto on April 1st.
Van Brabant will be the first player from Quinnipac to play in the NHL.
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