2014-15 Flames' CHL Prospects, General Discussion Thread

[FlameZilla]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Kanzig scored his first of the season tonight, couldn't wipe the smile off his face either. Was nice to see.

It sounds like he's been playing well for the Hitmen lately. I wonder how he'll fare in the pro leagues...

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by FlameZilla

It sounds like he's been playing well for the Hitmen lately. I wonder how he'll fare in the pro leagues...

He had another good game today, scored a goal and added to his impressive plus/minus since joining the Hitmen, going +2 on the night. +18 in 23 for Calgary.

Kanzig got beat wide in the third, tried to recover and took a penalty which lead to a goal against but besides that, good game. He's been paired with 16 year old rookie Jake Bean so he's not the anchor on his pairing by any stretch, pays lots of important minutes for them too.

Can't see a lot of NHL upside here but I finally see what the Flames saw in him.

[FBI]

I am very impressed with our Austin Carroll pick so far.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by FBI

I am very impressed with our Austin Carroll pick so far.

It's certainly important to weigh the fact that he's an overager. Tons of overagers put up numbers like his and never get a sniff.

What sets him apart for me is he's doing it while still possessing nhl desirable traits: size, grit and skating. He may never be a top six guy (not limiting him, but less likely), but he's got the jam to be a really good depth bottom 6.

[Crumpy-Gunt]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

It's certainly important to weigh the fact that he's an overager. Tons of overagers put up numbers like his and never get a sniff.

What sets him apart for me is he's doing it while still possessing nhl desirable traits: size, grit and skating. He may never be a top six guy (not limiting him, but less likely), but he's got the jam to be a really good depth bottom 6.

If we get another Ferland type prospect out of Carroll I will be very happy with that pick. Big need for us in the prospect pool, even if like you say he is a bottom 6 guy - hes a RW with grit and who has at least a bit of scoring touch. Will be interesting to watch him in Addy next season for sure.


Edit: Just checked - he is listed as a LW who shoots right. Can anyone confirm for me his natural position.

[FBI]

So since we won't be able to call it "Addy" next year, what are we going to call it? "Stocky"?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by FBI

So since we won't be able to call it "Addy" next year, what are we going to call it? "Stocky"?

209 Wut Wut!!!!!

[getbak]

Originally Posted by FBI

So since we won't be able to call it "Addy" next year, what are we going to call it? "Stocky"?

If they're like me, I assume that most people use "Addy" instead of typing out Adirondack because they're unsure exactly how to spell Adirondack (thank you Chrome spell checker). That's also why I usually call Baertschi, Sven. Otherwise, I have to put conscious thought into spelling Baertschi correctly.


Stockton will probably just be Stockton. Or, in keeping with the spirit of this thread, perhaps Glockton.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

I don't have any idea how to evaluate goalies in junior either. I know that stats don't always mean much. Look at Keatley's stats the year we drafted him and he only went in the 5th round which later proved out as probably where he should have been picked.

The Quebec league has the lowest save percentage among junior leagues. .904 ranks 3rd in the league where it would be below average in the WHL. He's miles ahead of Furcale.

He is trending very well, just the QMJHL save percentage numbers make his look less impressive than you'd think.

[FBI]

For me I know how to spell things, I'm just lazy..

Originally Posted by getbak

If they're like me, I assume that most people use "Addy" instead of typing out Adirondack because they're unsure exactly how to spell Adirondack (thank you Chrome spell checker). That's also why I usually call Baertschi, Sven. Otherwise, I have to put conscious thought into spelling Baertschi correctly.


Stockton will probably just be Stockton. Or, in keeping with the spirit of this thread, perhaps Glockton.

[sevenarms]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

The Quebec league has the lowest save percentage among junior leagues. .904 ranks 3rd in the league where it would be below average in the WHL. He's miles ahead of Furcale.

He is trending very well, just the QMJHL save percentage numbers make his look less impressive than you'd think.

For comparisons sake, Marc-Andre Fleury had a 3.36 GAA and .910 S% in his draft year. He went first overall.

[sureLoss]

@CHLHockey: The @VaughnHockey #CHL Goaltender of the Week is @NHLFlames prospect @mmcdonald96 of @IslandersHKY 2-0 record, 1 SO, 1.00 GAA, .971 SV%

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

@CHLHockey: The @VaughnHockey #CHL Goaltender of the Week is @NHLFlames prospect @mmcdonald96 of @IslandersHKY 2-0 record, 1 SO, 1.00 GAA, .971 SV%

He's just trying to keep pace with Joni

[sureLoss]

A chance to watch Carroll

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[KootenayFlamesFan]

Darren Haynes ‏@DarrenWHaynes
#Flames 2014 2nd rd pick Mason McDonald is making noise with Charlottetown. He's stopped 82 of 85 shots in reeling off three straight wins.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Had front row behind the goal seats to the Hitmen game last night. 8-0 thrashing over the Giants which was great to see.

I was constantly watching Kanzig being the Flame homer I am. He's not flashy by any means but damn is he intimidating. Any time he drifted towards a scrum you see the other team skating away. He got 0 PP time, but was on the first PK unit which saw a lot of action.

His skating was a bit awkward obviously but his first couple strides were very quick. He had no issues keeping up with the opposition. Doesn't seem possible to take him off his feet.

Definitely needs more time to develop, but he has a solid defensive game and is positionally sound. He was non-existent offensively though which will need some work.

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Had front row behind the goal seats to the Hitmen game last night. 8-0 thrashing over the Giants which was great to see.

I was constantly watching Kanzig being the Flame homer I am. He's not flashy by any means but damn is he intimidating. Any time he drifted towards a scrum you see the other team skating away. He got 0 PP time, but was on the first PK unit which saw a lot of action.

His skating was a bit awkward obviously but his first couple strides were very quick. He had no issues keeping up with the opposition. Doesn't seem possible to take him off his feet.

Definitely needs more time to develop, but he has a solid defensive game and is positionally sound. He was non-existent offensively though which will need some work.

I've noticed some big guys have trouble staying on their feet so this part sounds good.

[sureLoss]

Darren Haynes @DarrenWHaynes
Another good game for #Flames prospect Mason McDonald last night -- 39 saves in Charlottetown's 5-1 win. Is 5-1-0, .947 SV% in last 6 games.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Who come out and said flat out McDonald sucks at the start of the season?

Having a heck of a season.

[Wastedyouth]

Me.