[Rumour] Friedman: Flames expected to sign European UFA C/RW Daniel Pribyl

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by PugnaciousIntern

It's always nice to have free agents interested in our team, but I'm sceptical that this (potential) signing will have any significant impact on the team

For sure, but it's a minimal risk without having to give up any assets. Can't hurt to try. I like taking chances like this.

[1qqaaz]

It sort of seems like the Flames have been quite persistent on the people they choose to go after. They have been "going hard" on quite a few assets lately.

I wonder what "going hard" actually means. Does it mean tons of phone calls? Lots of contact? Aggressive offers?

Whatever it is, I like it.

[Roof-Daddy]

Good chance he makes the team or will he likely start in Stockton like Nakladal?

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

The complaints I've read about him is that he's not physical at all.

sounds like he'll fit right in

[Trailer Fire]

Ok are we sure he's ever played Centre or Right Wing? I don't want to be goofed again.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

My friend who is a Habs fan think he is Jiri Sekac part 2.

Good, then maybe we can trade him for DSP

[oldschoolcalgary]

nice!

don't want to make too much out of it, because who knows if he can make the transition. However, i like the idea of signing a guy with potential upside and no downside (ie giving up a pick or a prospect)...

Nakladal is a guy that looks pretty good imo... if Pribyl can contribute at that level, i don't see any negatives for the flames at all

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Good chance he makes the team or will he likely start in Stockton like Nakladal?

Total guess from me, but I'm assuming unless he bombs he stands a pretty good chance of starting with the big club. The depth on RW is......almost no depth. That's the difference with Nakladal, the blueline is a strength so they could let him simmer in Stockton.

It's probably a good reason why Pribyl would sign with the Flames. Looked at the depth chart on the right side and realized it's a great opportunity for him.

[Roof-Daddy]

I like that he's 23. If he works out he's young enough to be around for a while.

Is he really 238lbs? Big boy if he is.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I like that he's 23. If he works out he's young enough to be around for a while.

Is he really 238lbs? Big boy if he is.

HC Sparta Praha lists him at about 6'3 and 216lbs. (190 cm and 98 kg.) And yeah, at that age there should be some development left in him.

[kirant]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I like that he's 23. If he works out he's young enough to be around for a while.

Is he really 238lbs? Big boy if he is.

Range is somewhere between 189 and 238 depending on the site. The Sparta website lists him as 216 lb though...so that's probably the best number to estimate with.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Trailer Fire

Ok are we sure he's ever played Centre or Right Wing? I don't want to be goofed again.

By whom and how were you previously duped, and what were you duped about?

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

By whom and how were you previously duped, and what were you duped about?

I'm assuming he's referring to the Feaster/Weisbrod/Cervenka situation.

[JurassicTunga12]

Very cool. Hope he does well here!

[AC]

Here are the 2 playoff goals he scored that sureLoss posted recently, just not on the slow Czech website:

Link
https://my.mixtape.moe/cnivgf.webm

Link
https://my.mixtape.moe/fdnknm.webm

[djsFlames]

Awesome! Happy to hear the news.

Best of luck Daniel. Would be awesome to have you as a top 6 RW for the team at some point next season!

[chubeyr1]

Would not mind this signing at all. We have one right winger on the team in Frolik. Frolik is probably best served as a third line player, excellent third line player though.

Love the guys size and point totals. A little Monny and Johnny to assist a new right winger?

Lots of opportunity for this kid.

[Buck Murdock]

David Wolf + Roman Cervenka = Daniel Pribyl!

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Buck Murdock

David Wolf + Roman Cervenka = Daniel Pribyl!

I don't see the Wolf comparison. He is not near that phycical level at all.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

I don't see the Wolf comparison. He is not near that phycical level at all.

I think he's meaning from a thickness perspective. Pribyl seems to be built like a tank.