hockeypriest Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Is it just me or are you feeling a little saucey today Red... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I think Kolanos only has a one-way contract in the minors right now and cannot be called up to the Flames unless they work out a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeypriest Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I think Kolanos only has a one-way contract in the minors right now and cannot be called up to the Flames unless they work out a new deal. I expect to see him next year then...My spidey senses tell me there will be some openings in our roster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeypriest Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 I watched Aulie last night...He is one of the better defensemen in the dub this year IMO...I think we will have a very solid defensive core 5-6 years down the road to go along with our goaltending depth...It's time to start socking the cupboards with forwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conroy24Regehr28 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 another prospect update is out http://flames.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=355214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 another prospect update is out http://flames.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=355214' target="_blank">http://flames.nhl.com/team/app/?service=pa...rticleid=355214[/post]One fact I think people should notice about this prospect report is Leland Irving. There was a large consensus on this board, and in hockey to a certain extenet, that was starting to questions the potential of Irving after he was cut from Team Canada. Last year he was consdiered to be one of our best prospects, now you see him thrown in all kinds of trades because people think Keetley is so much better and Irving is overrated etc etc.All he has done after that is fight his way back to beign one of the top goalies in the dub again and improve his number in virtually every category and solidify his status as a top goailie prospect. he has fought back despite being cut from Team Canada and has shown amazing, IMO, resolve and determination for a 19 year old kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntBound Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 One fact I think people should notice about this prospect report is Leland Irving. There was a large consensus on this board, and in hockey to a certain extenet, that was starting to questions the potential of Irving after he was cut from Team Canada. Last year he was consdiered to be one of our best prospects, now you see him thrown in all kinds of trades because people think Keetley is so much better and Irving is overrated etc etc.All he has done after that is fight his way back to beign one of the top goalies in the dub again and improve his number in virtually every category and solidify his status as a top goailie prospect. he has fought back despite being cut from Team Canada and has shown amazing, IMO, resolve and determination for a 19 year old kid. Slow starter perhaps.....Flame fan's know about that all too well. *cough* Kipper *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Slow starter perhaps.....Flame fan's know about that all too well. *cough* Kipper *cough* Not known as one. He and the silvertips came flying out of the gate last year and were the best team in the dub with Irving leading most goalie cateogries. Its been a tougher year for Irving and the Tips though and that influenced his stats. They lost some key players, Mueler, Cala, and a dman whose name escapes me, but their biggest lost was Kevin Constantine. He had that team very dialed in for a junior team an dthus why they excelled. They struggled early with the Change and Irving took some time to adjust. You have to credit how well he has battled, given all that has gone on this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sure most people caught this, but on the Sportsnet broadcast they had an "In the system" update with Sam Cosantine. While I know little about Constantine's sources, although he is a very knowledgable guy, though this was worth noting. He was suggested he is starting to hear rumblings that Mikael Backlund is going to play next season with the Kelowna Rockets, who do own his rights. If this does happen I think it woudl be amazing. Kelowna has one of the best junior programs in Canada and would be the best step for Backlund. He would definetly play top minutese and IMO would be in the top 5 in scoring in the dub. Lets all hope this happens. On top of that, Flames fans would likely get to see him live once or twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sure most people caught this, but on the Sportsnet broadcast they had an "In the system" update with Sam Cosantine. While I know little about Constantine's sources, although he is a very knowledgable guy, though this was worth noting.He was suggested he is starting to hear rumblings that Mikael Backlund is going to play next season with the Kelowna Rockets, who do own his rights. If this does happen I think it woudl be amazing. Kelowna has one of the best junior programs in Canada and would be the best step for Backlund. He would definetly play top minutese and IMO would be in the top 5 in scoring in the dub. Lets all hope this happens. On top of that, Flames fans would likely get to see him live once or twice. That is great news if it was true. It's much better for his development to play top line minutes with the Kelowna Rockets than to play as a 4th liner in the Swedish leagues. Kelowna does have one of the best junior programs in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence_fong Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 That is great news if it was true. It's much better for his development to play top line minutes with the Kelowna Rockets than to play as a 4th liner in the Swedish leagues. Kelowna does have one of the best junior programs in Canada. From all accounts of the praise he got from Sutter, you think he'd be able to skip Jr and go play into the AHL next season? If he managed to get 1st or 2nd line minutes there I'd think it'd be more beneficial plus i don't think its impossible for him to get an AHL roster spot at this point given what I was seeing in the WJC...though being stuck as a 4thliner in the Swedish league has got to have hampered his development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 From all accounts of the praise he got from Sutter, you think he'd be able to skip Jr and go play into the AHL next season? If he managed to get 1st or 2nd line minutes there I'd think it'd be more beneficial plus i don't think its impossible for him to get an AHL roster spot at this point given what I was seeing in the WJC...though being stuck as a 4thliner in the Swedish league has got to have hampered his development. Hve to be 20 to play full time in the AHL (correct me if i'm wrong guys). Also, Sutter is not a guy the rushes his prospects. Backlund needs to learn to be a 1/2 center at the junior ranks before he goes pro. There would enough adjustment just for him to get use to a NA game, althought Sweden is very close. Don't overwhelm the guy. Also there is going to be a flux of talent heading to the A next year with guys like Carpentier, Armstron, and Pustinen all likely bound for QC next season. Let Backlund take his time and adjust his game, not battle it out with guys for playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslinger Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hve to be 20 to play full time in the AHL (correct me if i'm wrong guys). That's true. If he plays in North America his only options are Junior, College and the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTingler Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Update on Backlund. His team, Vasteras, has reached the qualifying series to Elitserien. All six teams will play each other twice and the top two will play in Elitserien next season. And I'll be damned. At least two games are scheduled to be shown on a channel I've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Nice article on Sutter regarding his views on QC Flames. Some interesting thoguhts, but also some food for though for people that think Stevenson or Kolanos should be in the NHL next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman18 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 i thik they should at lest wait one more year for them and bring nystrom up full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_Gumble Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 i thik they should at lest wait one more year for them and bring nystrom up full Nystrom is an unrestricted free agent next year - he may not even come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbsy Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Nystrom is an unrestricted free agent next year - he may not even come back. good. i thought he looked great early, but as been more or less ineffective, even in his limited role. after getting concussed after his last fight, i do'nt expect to see him in the flaming c ever again (unless he comes back to play a total of 15 mins in the remainder of the season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 good. i thought he looked great early, but as been more or less ineffective, even in his limited role.after getting concussed after his last fight, i do'nt expect to see him in the flaming c ever again (unless he comes back to play a total of 15 mins in the remainder of the season). He was really good the first month here. Then he got "comfortable" and his drive wasn't there anymore. Then the injuries started to mount and now a concussion. He's a career 4th liner if even that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Flames prospects rankings As per Hockey's Future. No real suprises, except I though Negrin would be higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conroy24Regehr28 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Backlund #2 I really hope hes coming to the WHL next year cant wait to go to some Hitmen games when Kelowna comes to town... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmpdave Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Does anyone know what going on with Dan Ryder. The guy is really good and it would be a shame for him to just walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_Gumble Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 /\ If Ryder wants to come back, he'll come back. I think I recall hearing / seeing something that he might be back next year; I wouldn't hold my breath though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 I don't have the live link tot he article anymore, but in one of the Quad City updates Adam Pardy, who is also a new foundlander talked about Rhyder and sounded almost postive that ryder would be returning next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslinger Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 /\ If Ryder wants to come back, he'll come back. I think I recall hearing / seeing something that he might be back next year; I wouldn't hold my breath though. Yeah, I recall reading something about Pardy talking about Ryder possibly coming back although the details are fuzzy. edit- found it http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/02/09/sports/hockey/doc47ad52215dd64784602476.txt' target="_blank">here[/post] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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