Poirier and Kanzig to Heat

[Bingo]

CalgaryPuck @calgarypuckcom · 18m @Troy_G_Tweets tells 960's @Fan960Pinder this morning that @Epoirier27 has "Pavel Bure like 1 1/2 steps and he's at full speed."


CalgaryPuck @calgarypuckcom · 15m Ward continued ... "Great speed, great vision, great hands. Allows himself space. Puts his nose in there. Not afraid of dirty areas."


CalgaryPuck @calgarypuckcom · 14m

"He's a guy you project at 20 if not 30 goals at the NHL level". Heady times for the Flames (Monahan, Gaudreau, Poirier)

[nik-]

I could see him as a 25 goal guy in a Burrows type role. IE: the least skilled guy on this line but a big part of it.

I think Poirier has the potential to be more on his own than Burrows was though.

[Da_Chief]

Did the CP twitter just start?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by nik-

I could see him as a 25 goal guy in a Burrows type role. IE: the least skilled guy on this line but a big part of it.

I think Poirier has the potential to be more on his own than Burrows was though.

He's had a far better early career than Burrows. I think you're selling him way short. I'd say a better less dirty Brad Marchand

[nik-]

Perhaps a Wayne Simmonds

[theoforever]

Originally Posted by nik-

I could see him as a 25 goal guy in a Burrows type role. IE: the least skilled guy on this line but a big part of it.

I think Poirier has the potential to be more on his own than Burrows was though.

Don't like that dirtbag's name being put in the same sentence as Poirier.
Clearly, Poirier will be heart and soul type of a guy.

[Vulcan]

Ward also said he hopes to get Poirier, Klimchuk and Kulak in some playoff games. For me, the way Poirier has started out, he may play every game.

[Trailer Fire]

Emile Poirier.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Did the CP twitter just start?

Mango has been great to set it up and keep it running for 2 years. I've just stepped in to beef it up recently.

[Caged Great]

If Poirier's hands and head operate at the same speed his feet do, he could score a lot more than 25 goals.

[codynw]

Poirier looks like a faster Corey Perry from what I've seen. I've only seen like 1.5 games and some Youtube highlights though so I'm probably wrong.

[theoforever]

Poirier's skating technique has been criticized.
It works for him, perhaps the kid is on to something.
Could his technique be taught to others?

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by theoforever

Poirier's skating technique has been criticized.
It works for him, perhaps the kid is on to something.
Could his technique be thought to others?

Not to me!

[theoforever]

Originally Posted by the2bears

Not to me!

Corrected.
Love that cat.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Mango has been great to set it up and keep it running for 2 years. I've just stepped in to beef it up recently.

Should give control to sureLoss as well.

[Ozy_Flame]

And Miss Teeks

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by theoforever

Poirier's skating technique has been criticized.
It works for him, perhaps the kid is on to something.
Could his technique be taught to others?

He was a guy that the Flames felt they had to take when they did or risk losing him in the next few picks. They didn't want to risk it to the Penguins pick for example. I believe a few teams have been rumoured all over him so they look to have been right.

I wonder if his skating style was the wart that had him projected 2nd round.

I saw him at development camp and he does skate bull legged, not sure if that's the correct term.

[theoforever]

Originally Posted by Bingo

He was a guy that the Flames felt they had to take when they did or risk losing him in the next few picks. They didn't want to risk it to the Penguins pick for example. I believe a few teams have been rumoured all over him so they look to have been right.

I wonder if his skating style was the wart that had him projected 2nd round.

I saw him at development camp and he does skate bull legged, not sure if that's the correct term.

Habs wanted him too, he wasn't going to be there at 28th for sure.
What I heard was that his skating got way faster in his draft year.
I thought we were going to pick Shinkaruk, so I watched Poirier's highlights and could not believe how incredibly fast he was.
Out of all the prospects we have not in NHL he is the one I have the greatest hopes for.

[foshizzle11]

I am glad Feaster and Co. didn't wait to pick him at the 28th slot. I think he will develop well for the flames. Seems just like the type of player that Burke likes.

Does he hit much?

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by foshizzle11

I am glad Feaster and Co. didn't wait to pick him at the 28th slot. I think he will develop well for the flames. Seems just like the type of player that Burke likes.

Does he hit much?

He fights some.

http://www.hockeyfights.com/players/17536