08-23-2023, 08:54 AM
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#61
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Jah Chalgary
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Originally Posted by robertsfanatic
thoughts on Austin Watson for bottom 6 size/grit?
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I think that would be good, is he not a good player anymore?
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08-23-2023, 09:16 AM
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#62
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Draft Pick
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Takes up a camp spot from a young guy. Flames need to let the young guys get their shot after the last few years.
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08-23-2023, 09:21 AM
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#63
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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Don't want a kid sitting as the 13th forward, and I don't want Duehr necessarily sitting a bunch either, so a guy like Watson who can provide some size and plays RW isn't the worst idea and his role in camp would be as expected. Push the kids. In the end even they did give him a PTO, and sign him, he wouldn't be stealing anyone's job. Maybe Duehr?
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08-23-2023, 09:48 AM
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#64
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I believe in the Jays.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robertsfanatic
thoughts on Austin Watson for bottom 6 size/grit?
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My thoughts are that if the Flames have any illusions about competing for the cup/playoffs with the roster as it stands now they can't afford to give any roster spots to just size/grit.
We don't have the surefire top end talent so the only way they can keep up is if they adapt either a suffocating defense (didn't work last year and can't work if we still have a broken Markstrom) or adapt a depth scoring model... which means no pure size/grit guys.
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08-23-2023, 11:17 AM
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#65
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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Originally Posted by Toonage
Don't want a kid sitting as the 13th forward, and I don't want Duehr necessarily sitting a bunch either, so a guy like Watson who can provide some size and plays RW isn't the worst idea and his role in camp would be as expected. Push the kids. In the end even they did give him a PTO, and sign him, he wouldn't be stealing anyone's job. Maybe Duehr?
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this was my train of thought when i asked the question because he seemed to be a decent depth player and plays a heavier game.
i don't know that we have any kids that play that game...assuming he gets to that point and no one signs him first.
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08-23-2023, 11:21 AM
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#66
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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Originally Posted by Parallex
My thoughts are that if the Flames have any illusions about competing for the cup/playoffs with the roster as it stands now they can't afford to give any roster spots to just size/grit.
We don't have the surefire top end talent so the only way they can keep up is if they adapt either a suffocating defense (didn't work last year and can't work if we still have a broken Markstrom) or adapt a depth scoring model... which means no pure size/grit guys.
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i don't think he's a goon or too 1 dimensional - pretty sure he kills penalties and plays decent defensively but basing that on limited viewings of him.
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08-23-2023, 11:25 AM
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#67
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Franchise Player
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Watson would be a good 13th forward imo, we don’t want a young guy riding the popcorn seat development wise anyway.
Gives us some size and snarl when we need it and he can actually kill penalties.
Can fight too if required.
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08-23-2023, 01:50 PM
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#68
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robertsfanatic
thoughts on Austin Watson for bottom 6 size/grit?
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I’ve been advocating for this since the start of free agency. He’s getting up there in age, but he’s huge and can skate. Plays a physical brand of hockey, and is a capable defensive player, and can kill penalties. He will stick up for teammates, but isn’t the greatest fighter.
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08-23-2023, 02:49 PM
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#69
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
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D Scott Harrington signs PTO with the Ducks.
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08-23-2023, 05:03 PM
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#70
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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too late, Watson signed PTO with Tampa Bay
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08-23-2023, 05:05 PM
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#71
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All I can get
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Aaron Dell (G) signs a PTO with the Blue Jackets.
EDIT: Columbus also signs Wrangler Nicholas Meloche (D) to a PTO.
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08-23-2023, 05:10 PM
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#72
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Aaron Dell (G) signs a PTO with the Blue Jackets.
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Nicolas Meloche also on a PTO in CBJ.
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08-24-2023, 10:45 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
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C Isaac Ratcliffe signs PTO with the Blues.
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08-25-2023, 07:32 AM
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#74
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
Aaron Dell (G) signs a PTO with the Blue Jackets.
EDIT: Columbus also signs Wrangler Nicholas Meloche (D) to a PTO.
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Wasn't Dell like kryptonite to the Flames? Airdrie kid? Once harpooned Tkachuk
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08-25-2023, 08:39 AM
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#75
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First Line Centre
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TBL signed Austin Watson to a PTO already.
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08-25-2023, 08:42 AM
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#76
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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When do the rookies report for camp?
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08-25-2023, 09:05 AM
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#77
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Nelson
TBL signed Austin Watson to a PTO already.
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Of course they did, first they steal our cup and now this!
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08-25-2023, 10:30 AM
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#78
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moneyhands23
When do the rookies report for camp?
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Probably 3 or 4 days before Penticton. So maybe some time after sept 10th?
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08-28-2023, 11:26 AM
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#80
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All I can get
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As expected, Sam "Gags" Gagner has been given a Professional Try Out with the No Goods.
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