2013/14 General Heat Discussion Thread

[Freeway]

And I believe you're able to dress 5 AHL vets per game, so the Heat could easily acquire a couple from teams with too many veterans without putting themselves out. Gives them the chance to wait to see how camp shakes out and then be choosey.

[Wastedyouth]

Hopefully the Heat acquire some AHL veteran scorers. Or it's gonna be another ugly season for them.

[Vulcan]

The thing is they couldn't win with all the vets they had last season anyways, so they may as well give the spots to our prospects.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

The thing is they couldn't win with all the vets they had last season anyways, so they may as well give the spots to our prospects.

They couldn't score goals last year. They need some vets to supliment the prospects. If they aren't putting these kids in a position to win, I find this to be counterproductive to their development.

[Freeway]

According to his Twitter, Brett Olson's back with the Heat this year.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Freeway

According to his Twitter, Brett Olson's back with the Heat this year.

I hope they are just preparing for injuries. Because if the Flames run with 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 3 goalies to start the season that leaves by my count 16 forwards, 7 defensemen (not counting Sieloff or Culkin) and 2 goaltenders to be sent down, 3 of the forwards and 1 defenseman would be on AHL deals.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Carson signed with AIK of the Swedish league.

[Ashasx]

wrong thread

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

Carson signed with AIK of the Finnish league.

AIK is a Swedish team.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Itse

AIK is a Swedish team.

Woops. Right you are.

[Alberta_Beef]

apparently according the to Calgary Herald McKelvie is signed to an AHL deal again this season, in a piece about McKelvie (there is a link in the GT for the game in Calgary vs. the Isles) they say he is signed and will be with Abby


Also the Heat will be back on the radio this year

http://www.abbynews.com/sports/heat/news/224125711.html

sounds like a college radio station but its better than nothing and could actually be a smart move as many college students will be from outside the Canucks region and could embrace the team.

[Freeway]

Heat camp opens Friday. Get ready for the cuts, Abby.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Hey children. Follow me on Twitter (@MCaddd) for updates from Heat training camp. Also, no pressure, but you can keep following me throughout the season for player quotes and game time tweets and cool stuff like that.

[Freeway]

Headed to the farm:

G Laurent Brossoit, G Joni Ortio
D Zach Davies, D Mark Cundari, D Brady Lamb, D James Martin, D Zach McKelvie,
F Andy Taranto, F Carter Bancks, F Paul Byron, F David Eddy, F Turner Elson, F Ben Hanowski, F Greg Nemisz, F Brett Olson

[Calgary4LIfe]

I wonder if McKelvie will play defence or will they keep him as a forward now?

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Freeway

Headed to the farm:

G Laurent Brossoit, G Joni Ortio
D Zach Davies, D Mark Cundari, D Brady Lamb, D James Martin, D Zach McKelvie,
F Andy Taranto, F Carter Bancks, F Paul Byron, F David Eddy, F Turner Elson, F Ben Hanowski, F Greg Nemisz, F Brett Olson

What about Drew MacKenzie?

[Savvy27]

So if Knight, Reinhart, Street, and Granlund are all sent down. Who will likely be playing C for the Heat?

I'm actually happy that they have gone younger and their prospects will be playing important roles this season. It may take a little time, but I think the Heat will end up a lot stronger in the long-run.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Players at Heat training camp on a try-out basis (as far as I know):

F Andy Taranto
F Brett Lyon
F Jordan Kremyr
F Peter Sivak

D Dean Arsene
D Kane Lafranchise
D Mark Pawlowski
D Zach Davies

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Dean Arsene was signed to a PTO. So he'll be around for at least 25 games this season. Perhaps more depending on how he does.

He's an Abbotsford guy who asked Ward if he could play for the team this season. Craig Conroy obliged.

In fact, here's a Dan Kinvig article on him: http://www.abbynews.com/sports/heat/...oIEEZQ.twitter

[kehatch]

Updated line projections following camp so far? Obviously it varies depending on who makes the club. My guess if B Jones, Knight, and Bouma make the Flames is:

Byron-Granlund-Street
Ferland-Horak-Begin
Bancks-Reinhart-Nemisz
Elson-Jooris-Hanowski
Olson, Eddy

Wotherspoon-Sieloff
Cundari-Ramage
Breen-Billens
McKelvie, Lamb, Martin

Berra
Ortio

It will be an interesting season.

Centre: We are decent at C. Granlund has played against men and we have seasoned C available at the position (Street, Horak, etc)
Wing: We are really weak at the wing. Barring a break out season from Ferland and Nemisz or picking up some UFAs I think we are going to have trouble scoring.
D: Really interesting. This is a VERY junior D. But it is one with a lot of potential.
Goal: Same as D. Though Berra and Ortio have been playing against men so at least there is some experience in net.

I think we are in trouble. This is a team that relied on its goalies over the past couple of seasons and we have replaced our vets with unproven guys. This is complicated by a young D. I also think we are going to have trouble scoring as we are weak on the wing and got rid of most of our top scorers from last season.

That said, we have lots of players with potential so hopefully we can put together a competitive season.