The_People1 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 It would be an amazing feat for a 3rd round pick to jump from juniors straight into the NHL. Not only that, was Negrin even an all-star in junior last season? The other thing is, the Flames already have 8 Dmen under contract. Negrin would make it 9. There's no room for Negrin on the roster unless Warrener and/or Eriksson are traded or stuffed in the minors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence_fong Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 It would be an amazing feat for a 3rd round pick to jump from juniors straight into the NHL. Not only that, was Negrin even an all-star in junior last season? The other thing is, the Flames already have 8 Dmen under contract. Negrin would make it 9. There's no room for Negrin on the roster unless Warrener and/or Eriksson are traded or stuffed in the minors. Negrin won gold with the U-18 in 2006 only. Having no prior all star experience might be why Negrin was taken so low. Its possible that last season was by pure luck, I'm sure the jury is not out on Negrin yet as rather he was just having a really good season or he is a late bloomer. Actually not even late bloomer, underrated is more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel_the_Flames Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Negrin won gold with the U-18 in 2006 only. Having no prior all star experience might be why Negrin was taken so low. Its possible that last season was by pure luck, I'm sure the jury is not out on Negrin yet as rather he was just having a really good season or he is a late bloomer. Actually not even late bloomer, underrated is more like it. Didnt he have a concussion in Junior, thats why he fell to Round 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence_fong Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Didnt he have a concussion in Junior, thats why he fell to Round 3? dunno, maybe we can go scrounge around for some info?heh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymsee Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I believe it was his knee,he injuried it in the playoffs two years ago against the hitmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel_the_Flames Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 I believe it was his knee,he injuried it in the playoffs two years ago against the hitmen From what I found, he broke his ankle playing slo-pitch and later sustained a concussion playing Regina. "Following a season of frustration that began with an errant slide into second base playing slo-pitch in August that fractured his ankle and forced him to miss Kootenays first 16 games and an ill-advised rush up the ice was met with a thunderous check from Nick Ross of the Regina Pats that forced him out of the next 12 games with a concussion, Negrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net-mnder Posted July 6, 2008 Report Share Posted July 6, 2008 Well this should be interesting,considering how many other veteran players have gone through injuries and keep on goin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Here's a John Negrin video from last season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 The above is right, Negrin slipped due to Injury. NOt only in that season, but he has battled injuries for most of his junior career. Last year was a great year predominately because he remained healthy. If it weren't for the injuries some scouting agencies had him as a lower 1st roun to high 2nd round pick. Even despite that, the Hockey news had him being picked in the early 30s. I was uite suprised to see the Flames get him in the 3rd. I'm not totally suprised by Sutter's comments because he is very high on Negrin. Negrin's skating is NHL calibre as it stands right now. He is one of the best skating dmen I have seen. Its not that he is fast either, he is fast but its his fluid movement quick side to side adjustment and overal just effortless and seemless transitions from foot to foot that make him so impressive. So making the jump isn't out the question because even as he adjusts he has the skating ability to overcome mistakes made as he adjusts to the speed fo the game. HOwever, I still hold that my opinion is that he needs another year of junior. HIs offensive game could use some work. Yes he put up some good points last season, but virtually all of the were assists. He shows reluctancy to become invovled offensivly and that could use some grooming. A little strength wouldn't hurt him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrywho12 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Im just hoping these young ppl will get some ice time and get to make a impact thou probably a minor but something. If negrin gets to play when someone get injured or something atleast it will be a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazbot Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Here's a John Negrin video from last season... ''> ' target="_blank"> [/post] Looks to me like he is patient, confident, has decent skating ability and good stick work. Didn't seem all that physical though. The only problem I see is his jersey number as I'm sure he'll let Dion keep 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkinvisible Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 does anyone know when/where development camp is this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Looks to me like he is patient, confident, has decent skating ability and good stick work. Didn't seem all that physical though. The only problem I see is his jersey number as I'm sure he'll let Dion keep 3. He reminds me so much of Scott Hannan. Can be physical but only really down low in the corners. Isn't gona lay a big hit for guys coming across the blueline, but his smooth foot work allows him to keep players to the outside and out of good scoring areas. Good first pass but not all that interested in offensive game. Would like to see him bulk up a lttle bit and get some more aggression, but I'l take a Scott Hannan type player any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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