04-01-2014, 08:27 AM
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#121
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Gaskal
Read somewhere that the Blackhawks made a near identical offer to BVB, also offering him a spot in the NHL lineup. To have him still pick the Flames offer speaks volumes of his team mentality and loyalty.
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Source?
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04-01-2014, 08:30 AM
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#122
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
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Van Brabant signs with Calgary Flames
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Several teams showed heavy interest and at least one other club, the Chicago Blackhawks, was prepared to send Van Brabant directly to the NHL, according to sources.
Representatives from Calgary and Chicago were among those present at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport Friday night when Quinnipiac lost to Providence in the opener of the NCAA East Regional.
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Also wanted to chip in that the line of BVB - Monahan - Gaudreau at development camp was outshining the rest by a fair margin. Worth experimenting with in future although Gaudreau - Monahan - Colborne makes more sense to me now.
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04-01-2014, 08:43 AM
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#123
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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The hawks offering NHL spot makes little sense.
They only have 2 reserve spots open and they are reportedly saving them for Hayes and Johns.
Also Buccigross says the Hawks and Rangers were not willing to guarantee NHL games, but the Flames were
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04-01-2014, 09:02 AM
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#124
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sureLoss
The hawks offering NHL spot makes little sense.
They only have 2 reserve spots open and they are reportedly saving them for Hayes and Johns.
Also Buccigross says the Hawks and Rangers were not willing to guarantee NHL games, but the Flames were
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They haven't signed Johns yet and they were eliminated this weekend, so doesn't seem like a sure thing they want to offer him up a spot.
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04-01-2014, 05:57 PM
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#125
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Franchise Player
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It's a good thing they did this.
There aren't any touted LW prospects on the Heat that deserve a look at the end of the season.
How much does Burke hate Baertschi, again?
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04-01-2014, 06:07 PM
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#126
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
It's a good thing they did this.
There aren't any touted LW prospects on the Heat that deserve a look at the end of the season.
How much does Burke hate Baertschi, again?
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I don't think one has to do with the other.
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04-01-2014, 06:28 PM
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#127
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
It's a good thing they did this.
There aren't any touted LW prospects on the Heat that deserve a look at the end of the season.
How much does Burke hate Baertschi, again?
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Those two players aren't even remotely competing for the same spots on an NHL roster.
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04-01-2014, 07:55 PM
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#128
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#1 Goaltender
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Van Brabant comes as advertised. Big kid who skates well and can battle on the boards. Looks like he might have a future as a bottom 6 guy.
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04-01-2014, 08:43 PM
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#129
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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BIG =GOOD
I thought maybe his foot speed was a little slow TBQH.
Not like it matter anyway ....looked gritty ....maybe he ends up being another Bouma??
Glad he'll definitely add depth and competition
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04-01-2014, 08:49 PM
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#130
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
It's a good thing they did this.
There aren't any touted LW prospects on the Heat that deserve a look at the end of the season.
How much does Burke hate Baertschi, again?
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Playing Sven 5 games at the end of the season isn't going to change anything. Offering this guy some games in the NHL is likely why he signed here.
If you like this guy and want him in the system, you give him the games rather then Sven coming up and playing meaningless games.
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04-01-2014, 08:56 PM
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#131
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Van Brabant ready for Tuesday debut
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C-NOTES: Goalie coach Clint Malarchuk is on leave from the Flames. Since nearly perishing in a grisly on-ice incident, March 1989, Malarchuk has faced a series of personal issues.
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I don't really want to make a new thread for this, but is this a disciplinary leave? Hope he is okay.
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04-01-2014, 09:22 PM
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#133
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Not cheering for losses
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Originally Posted by Blarg
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Not trying to speculate, but Clint has struggled with depression in the past:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/magazine/cli...or-dan-robson/
Hope he's doing alright.
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04-02-2014, 01:05 PM
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#134
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by 868904
I actually thought that Hanowski's footspeed had really improved this year. I think he's got good size and hands to be a decent 3rd line even 4th line option but the Flames coaching staff and the Heat too just don't seem to see it.
It is odd that TGW can't even find room for him. There must be something going on there. Hanowski was scoring fine at the beginning of the season and then by mid season was relegated to the 4th line.
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Ya the footspeed has improved but I still don't know if it is good enough to cement a top-9 spot in the NHL...
All the college kids hit a wall around mid-season. They aren't used to playing so many games so a drop off is usually expected.
Knight, Jooris, Ramage, Hanowski all seemed to slow down as the year went on..
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