I might swap the bottom 3 RW to Hanowski/Nemisz/Begin. I don't think Begin has the offensive tools to pull a top 6 role and is really suited for a crash and bang role.
I might swap the bottom 3 RW to Hanowski/Nemisz/Begin. I don't think Begin has the offensive tools to pull a top 6 role and is really suited for a crash and bang role.
Before he was playing injured he put up decent points in the AHL. Plus I think with how limited the Heat are in terms of veterans Begin will get ice time. It isn't like we are stacked with talent on the wing.
Its all a guess though for now though. He could end up on the fourth line. Who knows who shows up and who doesn't.
I just think a hard working veteran is going to get rewarded by Ward.
Played four years with University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Played with Flames as last-minute addition at prospect camp
Has a contract with the Alaska Aces
F Brett Lyon
22, from BC
Played for the BCHL's Westside Warriors and Penticton Vees, the WHL's Kamloops Blazers, Vancouver Giants, Kelowna Rockets and Moose Jaw Warriors
Also played with ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears and Bakersfield Condors
Has contract with Bakersfield
F Jordan Kremyr
27, from BC
Played four years with Providence College
Has played for the Alaska Aces for last two seasons, has a deal for one more
Tried out for the Heat last year, too
F Peter Sivak
31, from Czech Republic
Came over to North America last year after fairly lengthy/decent career in Czech Republic and Slovakia
Split time between the San Francisco Bulls and Worcester Sharks last year.
Has a deal with the Alaska Aces
D Dean Arsene
33, from BC
Played for WHL's Regina Pats and Edmonton/Kootenay Ice
Pro experience with AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, Hershey Bears, Springfield Falcons, Peoria Rivermen, Portland Pirates and St. John's Ice Caps, and ECHL's Charlotte Checkers and Reading Royals.
Is basically Crash Davis, I think. Served as captain in Hershey, Springfield and Peoria. Played 13 games for Edmonton in 2009-10.
D Kane Lafranchise
25, from Alberta
Played three years with University of Alaska-Anchorage
Played last three years for the Alaska Aces, has a deal this year, too
Also played for the Oklahoma City Barons and Houston Aeros last year
D Mark Pawlowski
25, from Ontario
Played for OHL's Peterborough Petes and Owen Sound Attack.
Then played for University of Guelph
Spent pro career so far with Dayton Demonz, Mississippi Surge and Pensacola Ice Flyers.
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:
Wotherspoon-Sieloff
Cundari-Ramage
Breen-Billens
McKelvie, Lamb, Martin
Berra
Ortio
Keep in mind the Heat wil be playing the Flames system this year, which means players that have carved out a niche for themselves in a certain role will be used in that role. So guys like Begin will be used in a 4th line and penalty killing role, not on the 2nd line.
Sivak is a cool story. 31 years old, decides to come play in North America after years in Europe? Puts up points, too? Very cool. The older guys that try and climb the ladder are great stories to follow.
Sivak is a cool story. 31 years old, decides to come play in North America after years in Europe? Puts up points, too? Very cool. The older guys that try and climb the ladder are great stories to follow.
I don't know if he can stick with the Heat or not as a veteran. One thing I will say is he very small. Like Byron small. You can tell he has good skill and is pretty patient with the puck.
At the very least I can see him being a solid injury call up.
Feaster also said that any players that need to clear waivers may be held onto over the weekend until they have to declare their final roster. This way they will have a better chance of clearing waivers. What it means to me is there maybe a couple of surprising vets waived and sent down. Well maybe not that surprising but I could see Smith and MacDonald on the bubble along with maybe Jackman. Blair Jones too of course.
Something has to give with the number of d men in Abbotsford. Heat website lists 13 dmen including the new additions of Wotherspoon, Billins, and Ramage.
