Sven "Fricken" Bartschi!

[Flame12]

Originally Posted by EverfresH15

As soon and another forward returns Sven has to be sent home. He can only play a maximum of 9 games, he couldn't play 10 as we are at 50 contract limit. When we make playoffs are we allowed to call him back up right away or does Portland have to be eliminated from their playoffs or can we even call him up?

Portland has to not be playing anymore then he can play for the Flames or the Heat afterwards but i think the Winterhawks will do well in the WHL playoffs.

[sureLoss]

Oh Sven

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Sven Baertschi: “I really like the fire by the Jumbotron up there. That’s really exciting.” #Flames

[Buff]

I've got Baertschi fever.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Dion

He's an emergency call up and has to go back to Portland when a Flames forward comes off the injury list.

Is it only a forward that can send him back? What about Butler and Brodie?

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Is it only a forward that can send him back? What about Butler and Brodie?

It has to be a forward.

[Stay Golden]

this kid has incredble hockey sense. Good to see Sutter throw Sven out in OT.
Baertschi will probably be the most requested Flames jersey next year.

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I'm still having a hard time believing he's actually put up 2 goals in his first 3 NHL games.

This stuff never happens for the Flames.

Originally Posted by googol

Didn't David Moss score 3 goals in his first 3 games?

i believe so

[bluck]

Svensational!

[jamesblue]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

this kid has incredble hockey sense. Good to see Sutter throw Sven out in OT.
Baertschi will probably be the most requested Flames jersey next year.

What number will he have as a regular next season?

[TopChed]

Originally Posted by jamesblue

What number will he have as a regular next season?

I could see him taking 17

[Hells Bells]

Originally Posted by kobasew19

I hope Portland gets swept in the first round of the WHL playoffs.

I hope Portland wins the Memorial Cup and Baertschi is MVP of the tournament.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Hells Bells

I hope Portland wins the Memorial Cup and Baertschi is MVP of the tournament.

Then he can join the Flames for the Finals.

[Canada 02]

Originally Posted by kobasew19

I hope Portland gets swept in the first round of the WHL playoffs.

the Flames are at 50 contracts; if it wasn't for the emergency recall, Sven can't play

[trackercowe]

So is there any chance he ends up in the AHL or splits time between the two clubs next year?

I imagine that decision will be made during training camp, but even though it's only been 3 games I am sure 99% of us think he is already an NHL player and should spend the entire season in the NHL next season.

The one extra year in the Dub helped prevent management from rushing him, but he needs to reach his potential in the NHL and not the AHL.

[jamesblue]

Originally Posted by TopChed

I could see him taking 17

I guess it could be 27 as that is his junior number.

[FlyingDonutz]

I see Mr. Calder waiting for him next year already. He's been awesome. Stempniak can wait all he wants to come back.

[Coach]

I would love to see Baertschi to take 17. Then I could salvage my Bourque jersey. Love this kid.

[Dividend]

Originally Posted by trackercowe

So is there any chance he ends up in the AHL or splits time between the two clubs next year?

I imagine that decision will be made during training camp, but even though it's only been 3 games I am sure 99% of us think he is already an NHL player and should spend the entire season in the NHL next season.

The one extra year in the Dub helped prevent management from rushing him, but he needs to reach his potential in the NHL and not the AHL.

I predict he'll be on the team full time next season.

[malcolmk14]

He's NHL ready. He will start 2012-13 with the Flames.

[Bertuzzied]

hmmm Sven now has more goals in 3 games than Niederreiter has in 45. hehe