03-07-2022, 07:22 PM
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#141
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Who was the last player drafted as a defenseman by an NHL team to play his professional career (and not for purposes of getting an extra forward/defenseman into the lineup)?
The thing is, while it has happened, it is so rare, and it has been so long since a player made the transition successfully that I don't think it can be considered a viable option. There is a good reason why it doesn't happen anymore.
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Wendel Clark was drafted as a defenseman first overall.
https://www.nhl.com/news/wendel-clar...-glory/c-23890
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03-07-2022, 07:34 PM
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#142
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Scott Walker, of the Preds (mainly). Tim Hunter was also drafted as a D. Can you imagine?
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03-08-2022, 12:06 AM
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#143
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Franchise Player
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Didn't Brent Burns play F a bit in Minnesota?
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03-08-2022, 12:49 AM
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#144
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albertGQ
Didn't Brent Burns play F a bit in Minnesota?
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Yes he did, or was it with SJ? He definitely has played F.
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03-08-2022, 12:53 AM
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#145
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Dustin Byfuglien was drafted as a defenseman, then converted to a forward for the first five seasons of his career, before reverting back to being a defenseman when he was traded from Chicago to Atlanta.
The Flames tried playing Housley at center for a short period of time, but he apparently hated it and they moved him back.
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03-08-2022, 07:47 AM
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#146
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flamesfan05
The next Kylington
Just to get all the fools wet their pants for nothing
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Strange to see you so negative ... 
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03-08-2022, 07:51 AM
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#147
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Franchise Player
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I think Poirier turns into a hybrid of Kylington and Andersson. Not a great skater like Kylington, but better than Andersson. There is a future for a player of Poirier's skills on the Flames, even if it is only on the third pair where he can be sheltered but pile up the points on the PP.
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03-08-2022, 08:21 AM
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#148
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albertGQ
Didn't Brent Burns play F a bit in Minnesota?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandman
Yes he did, or was it with SJ? He definitely has played F.
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Burns was drafted as a forward, that's what he played in junior. Wasn't until he turned pro that then Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire moved him to D. He played both positions for various stretches in Minnesota, and same after he was traded to San Jose. Eventually the Sharks moved him to defence and left him there, winning the Norris Trophy in 2017.
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03-08-2022, 08:28 AM
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#149
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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i'm calling it early, he will score 20 goals in a season in the nhl...book it 
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03-09-2022, 07:37 AM
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#150
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bay Area
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In 31 thoughts...."One executive, asked if he thought Nick Robertson is getting a showcase in Toronto, replied, “There’s 20 scouts watching the Marlies every night.” He’s not someone I know real well, but AHL Toronto defenceman Joseph Duszak is looking for a new start. He’s got 37 points (32 of them assists) in 37 games. I didn’t see it, but he also played one game at forward
Not common but it happens. Every situation is different....i like how we developed Kylington and hopefully Poirer follows that path.
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03-09-2022, 09:04 AM
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#151
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First Line Centre
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Paul Reinhart played centre in his final year of Junior and occassionally in his NHL career.
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03-09-2022, 02:03 PM
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#152
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Franchise Player
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https://calgarysun.com/sports/hockey...box=1646797252
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“I’m just trying to focus on my defensive game and just building a real strong two-way game and helping my team win every night,” he said, reminding that the Sea Dogs — with a roster that includes fellow Flames prospects Ryan Francis and Yan Kuznetsov — are priming for a berth in the 2022 Memorial Cup as the tournament hosts. “When Calgary drafted me two years ago, they already knew what I could do with the puck. Scoring and making plays with the puck, that’s something they already knew. They wanted to see how can I perform away from the puck on the defensive side and even when I have the puck, game management and all that stuff.
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03-09-2022, 02:18 PM
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#153
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Franchise Player
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Those are good comments to see from the player and indicates he's still focused on improving that area of his game that the team identified to him.
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03-09-2022, 02:34 PM
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#154
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Canada 02
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Whoa, that’s an exciting quote.
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03-09-2022, 03:13 PM
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#155
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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03-10-2022, 01:29 AM
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#156
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric Vail
Paul Reinhart played centre in his final year of Junior and occassionally in his NHL career.
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Cliff Fletcher once said in an interview that he wanted to move Reinhart up to the wing, but the Flames were never deep enough on D to spare him.
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06-30-2022, 01:58 PM
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#157
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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https://www.sportsnet.ca/juniors/art...-is-nhl-ready/
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JEREMIE POIRIER
Drafted by the Calgary Flames, third round (72nd overall) in 2020.
There was a time I was very concerned about the high risk game that Poirier played. Defending and detail seemed to be an afterthought dating back a few years. Fast forward to today and I see a player who has scaled back some of his risk and plays with more detail, but still has the ability to create offence. He produced one goal and three points at the Memorial Cup. Poirier could end up being a nice find for the Flames.
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06-30-2022, 02:00 PM
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#158
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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06-30-2022, 02:01 PM
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#159
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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You can teach defense but you can't teach offensive skill. It's why I always liked this pick as he has what can't be taught.
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06-30-2022, 02:10 PM
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#160
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bingo
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He got positive reviews by the Athletic today too
Alternatively Kuznetzov did not.
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