09-24-2021, 02:10 PM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Flames sign Jeremie Poirier to 3 year ELC
https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flam...er/c-326308664
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The Calgary Flames announced today that they have signed defenceman Jeremie Poirier to a three-year entry-level contract.
Poirier, a native of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec was selected by the Flames in the third round, 72nd overall, in the 2020 NHL Draft. The 19-year-old is currently a member of the Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL), where he finished last season second on his team in scoring with nine goals and 28 assists for 37 points over 33 games. Poirier's draft year saw him notched 20 goals and 33 assists for 53 points in 64 games in 2019-20, finishing the season with the most goals by a defenceman in the QMJHL.
BORN: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC DATE: June 2, 2002
HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 196 lbs.
SHOOTS: Left
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09-24-2021, 02:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
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He could be quite a steal if he learns how to become even a passable 3rd pairing defender. His offensive skill is pretty high end.
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09-24-2021, 02:16 PM
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All I can get
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This will be quite the adventure.
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09-24-2021, 02:18 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Aug 2018
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If his defense is as bad as stated, but his skill and offensive abilities are as good as stated, I wonder if maybe they'd try to move him to forward. Doubtful, but would be an out of the box idea.
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09-24-2021, 02:20 PM
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Franchise Player
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Definitely one of the more interesting prospects to follow the development of. Fantastic at one thing, horrible at one thing - let's see if the Flames can work on his shortcomings. His positives might make him a huge asset for this organization one day.
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09-24-2021, 02:21 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Great skills but horrible defensively.
Like he gets beat allll the time from attackers going wide and gets danced on the regular.
Really really needs to work on his gap control and stick work.
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09-24-2021, 02:23 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by BrennyBaller
If his defense is as bad as stated, but his skill and offensive abilities are as good as stated, I wonder if maybe they'd try to move him to forward. Doubtful, but would be an out of the box idea.
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I don’t know why more NHL teams don’t try this. It’s also a good hedge against in game injuries to the D core if someone can step in for spot duty. Easier to go 11 forward than 5 defenseman
I don’t see much downside in trying a guy like Erik Gustaffson as a forward/powerplay QB.
But it’s virtually never tried long term
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09-24-2021, 02:23 PM
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrennyBaller
If his defense is as bad as stated, but his skill and offensive abilities are as good as stated, I wonder if maybe they'd try to move him to forward. Doubtful, but would be an out of the box idea.
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Kylington is Poirier light… half the offensive ability, half as bad defensively.
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09-24-2021, 02:24 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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Good! I like it!
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09-24-2021, 02:29 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Originally Posted by Flames1217
Great skills but horrible defensively.
Like he gets beat allll the time from attackers going wide and gets danced on the regular.
Really really needs to work on his gap control and stick work.
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Well ALL Darryl preaches is gap control, sticks in lanes,
And proper positioning.
If they signed him it's obvious they think they can change him enough to make him a useful player.
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09-24-2021, 02:31 PM
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Franchise Player
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more than a few examples of one dimensional defencemen around the league now and historically playing top 4 minutes.
Really like the 5 selections from the past three drafts in the 3rd round. So many have clamoured for high risk high reward prospects selected outside the first round. Here they are
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09-24-2021, 02:38 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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I am very excited about Poirier as I feel like he has so much potential upside...defence can be taught, right? :-S
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09-24-2021, 02:49 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by neo45
I don’t know why more NHL teams don’t try this. It’s also a good hedge against in game injuries to the D core if someone can step in for spot duty. Easier to go 11 forward than 5 defenseman
I don’t see much downside in trying a guy like Erik Gustaffson as a forward/powerplay QB.
But it’s virtually never tried long term
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Because creating offense from the blueline is an entirely different skillset than creating offense as a forward
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09-24-2021, 02:56 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by bax
Because creating offense from the blueline is an entirely different skillset than creating offense as a forward
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But there’s a lot of fourth line forwards getting NHL time that can’t do either
Could Gustaffson at forward possibly been a worse option than Rinaldo in the playoffs for us?
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09-24-2021, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by EVERLAST
Well ALL Darryl preaches is gap control, sticks in lanes,
And proper positioning.
If they signed him it's obvious they think they can change him enough to make him a useful player.
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He’s too talented to not sign to an ELC. I think some viewed him as a late 1st rounder at the time of the draft. I don’t think there’s too much correlation to what Darryl wants in them signing him
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09-24-2021, 03:02 PM
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Franchise Player
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He was brought up specifically by Treliving in the press conference and now gets his contract. Must have really impressed everyone this week
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09-24-2021, 03:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrennyBaller
If his defense is as bad as stated, but his skill and offensive abilities are as good as stated, I wonder if maybe they'd try to move him to forward. Doubtful, but would be an out of the box idea.
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Wish they tried this with Kylington....speed, great wrist shot and is always up on the play anyway.
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09-24-2021, 03:07 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by neo45
But there’s a lot of fourth line forwards getting NHL time that can’t do either
Could Gustaffson at forward possibly been a worse option than Rinaldo in the playoffs for us?
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Yes. It’s an entirely different position. The 4th line isn’t typically designed around creating offense. Why trade a 3rd for an 18 minute/night defenseman and then play him 5 minutes a night at forward?
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09-24-2021, 03:09 PM
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First Line Centre
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Even if he manages to bring his defensive game from horrendous to decently below-average, he'll have himself a great career.
Not many, if any more offensively gifted defensive prospects.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1441503278714425345
Think he legitimately has a great chance to surpass 80 points this year in the Q
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09-24-2021, 03:18 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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The old adage was you draft offence and teach defence. Maybe they can do that here.
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