Flames Development Camp July 10th - 16th

[Caged Great]

Funny seeing them doing piroets during the skating drills today

[MissTeeks]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Does anyone know if yesterday's scrimmage is available to watch online?

Torie Peterson‏@ToriePeterson18m

@Fan960Steinberg @Centennial_Cal Sorry, we don't have the full scrimmage uploaded. It's a massive file.

[GreenLantern2814]

Ryan culkin just destroyed Roman horak with a hip check 1-1.

[Drury18]

From what I'm hearing, tommorow's scrimmage will be broadcast on the Flames website as well.

...still might take a long "lunch" and go watch it though.

[cral12]

I won't go in depth as many others have completed my thoughts on the scrimmage already. I will add (although somethings also said before):

- Brett Kulak - no one I could see really mentioned with him. I was extremely big on this kid before he was drafted and he has done nothing to thwart my thinking. He was subtly impressive - good skater, smart defender - watch him this year especially on the Vancouver Giants.
- Really impressed with Monahan's hockey sense, awareness and passing
- Monahan and Gaudreau should be a dynamic duo for a dozen years when they finally get together on the Flames
- One almost has to start drooling when Gaurdreau exits the zone with the puck, creates space for himself...tremendous puck skills and creativity
- Like most, very pleasantly surprised and intrigued by Keegan Kanzig
- Poirier: left wanting more - he had a couple of good shifts and maybe a couple extra good moments, but I didn't really see a tenacious, gritty, energetic forward that many have touted him as...I saw him look lackadaisical on occasion. However, I'm not ready to condemn after one live viewing - still hope the Flames bird dogs got it right with the 22nd pick.
- Many have said they didn't see much from Klimchuk until his nice shootout goal. I beg to differ; while he didn't have any highlight reel offensive moments, I thought he was really solid, tough on the puck and displayed his hockey sense.
- Josh Jooris was another pleasant surprise, but have to keep in mind he is 23 yrs old, as of today - Happy Bday Jooris!
- Granlund was really impressing me even before he scored - displaying really good hockey IQ, knowing where to be and when to be there.
I'll cut it off here as I could go on...and on...

It was great to get back at the rink and fantastic to see the ever evolving talent pool of the Flames. The future will be burning bright...

{Dreaming of adding Sam Reinhart/Aaron Ekblad and then Connor McDavid to the mix....}

Looking forward to Monday scrimmage highlights from CPers; the day job prevents me from attending.

[GreenLantern2814]

Klimchuk has absurdly quick hands, but every move he's made this practice has been set up by slowing right down and stutter stepping. Needs to keep his feet moving.

Gaudreau has some unreal acceleration. Special player for sure. In the future I'm thinking Johnny/Monahan will be paired together with Sven and Janko on the other scoring line. Insert another top six winger at random.

At the end of the first session, Knight was beating Monahan on draws like Sean owed him money.

[Caged Great]

Ryan culkin was by far the best d man today thus far. Excellent at both ends

[Da_Chief]

What's happening today? more scrimmage or drills?

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

What's happening today? more scrimmage or drills?

Skill development day
Group "A" 10 am
Ground "B" 11:30 am

[McG]

I want to send 3 thanks out;

1) to the people going to the sessions and the people posting their thoughts especially when the thoughts offer personal observations;
2) to the flames drafting team (over to you now development team!); and
3) to the flames media team and partners for recognizing the interest in the event and supporting it.

What sort of off ice sessions would be run at a camp like this and how many? I am wondering about fitness, on and off ice intelligence, or individual one on one sessions? How much recovery time do they give this level of elite athlete?

Thank you again to those giving up their personal time to attend and then share your observations and thoughts with the rest of us.

[GreenLantern2814]

Ortio's rebound control and focus do not look good early on. He's practising like he knows he's fifth on the depth chart

[GreenLantern2814]

First impression: seiloff and Wotherspoon are a future NHL tandem. Very like minded individuals

[GreenLantern2814]

I know it's only one ice time but I cannot stress how unimpressive Ortio was today. Really lost composure at the end

[Caged Great]

Each of kulak sieloff culkin and wotherspoon look like nhl d men. Each had a similar amount of poise and confidence. I hope they get a lot of ice time in abby

[Caged Great]

Ortio should consider staying in finland if he is going to pout so much

[hesh329]

Originally Posted by McG

I want to send 3 thanks out;

1) to the people going to the sessions and the people posting their thoughts especially when the thoughts offer personal observations;
2) to the flames drafting team (over to you now development team!); and
3) to the flames media team and partners for recognizing the interest in the event and supporting it.

What sort of off ice sessions would be run at a camp like this and how many? I am wondering about fitness, on and off ice intelligence, or individual one on one sessions? How much recovery time do they give this level of elite athlete?

Thank you again to those giving up their personal time to attend and then share your observations and thoughts with the rest of us.

My Guess would be testing on Thursday, Practice and Big Lift Friday, Scrimmage and core/mobility work on Saturday, Practice and Lift on Sunday, Scrimmage and mobility/core work on Monday and Friday Light Skills and light lift. I would also imagine a lot of the off ice sessions will be about education and showing the young guys what they need to do to get stronger and for the older guys a check up to see how they are doing with their individual trainers. As for recovery it will depend on what the are doing and the intensity but the general rule of thumb is 24-48 hours of rest between lifting or a muscle group and do intense conditioning one day and lighter the next.

[bluck]

What time does the scrimmage start on Monday?

[Freeway]

Scrimmage is 10am on Monday.

I have so much transcribing to do.

[bluck]

Originally Posted by Freeway

Scrimmage is 10am on Monday.

I have so much transcribing to do.

Awesome wanna meet at the same place?

[Freeway]

Originally Posted by bluck

Awesome wanna meet at the same place?

Yes.

I believe Ryan Pinder's gonna be in the house, as well.