Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • 3rd/4th line forwards
  • Grit and leadership
Weaknesses
  • Offensive Defenseman
  • First line forward talent

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jon Gillies NCAA 7.0 D
2. Laurent Brossoit CHL 6.5 C
3. Joni Ortio Europe 6.5 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Akim Aliu Pro 6.5 C
2. Greg Nemisz Pro 6.5 C
3. Bryan Cameron Pro 6.0 C
4. David Eddy Pro 6.0 C
5. Mike Testwuide Pro 6.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Sven Baertschi Pro 8.0 B
2. John Gaudreau NCAA 8.0 D
3. Ken Agostino NCAA 7.0 C
4. Ben Hanowski Pro 7.0 C
5. Michael Ferland CHL 7.0 D
6. Ryan Howse Pro 7.0 D
7. Coda Gordon CHL 6.5 D
8. Lance Bouma Pro 6.0 B
9. Carter Bancks Pro 6.0 D
10. Turner Elson CHL 6.0 D
11. Nicholas Larson Pro 5.5 C

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Max Reinhart Pro 7.5 C
2. Mark Jankowski NCAA 7.5 D
3. Markus Granlund Europe 7.0 D
4. Bill Arnold NCAA 6.5 C
5. Paul Byron Pro 6.5 C
6. Matt DeBlouw NCAA 6.0 C
7. Gaelan Patterson Pro 6.0 C

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. James Martin Pro 6.5 C
2. Ryan Culkin CHL 6.5 C
3. Patrick Sieloff CHL 6.5 C
4. Brady Lamb Pro 6.5 C
5. Tyler Wotherspoon CHL 6.5 C
6. Christopher Breen Pro 6.5 C
7. John Ramage NCAA 6.5 C
8. Brett Kulak Pro 6.5 D
9. Mark Cundari Pro 6.0 C

Flames 2000 Draft Preview

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Decisions, decisions, with only a few days left until the draft in Calgary the Flames have some BIG decisions to make. If the Flames opt to stay put at the ninth position, they must fill one of two of their long term needs, a goaltender or a strong impact forward capable of scoring 30+ goals. The players most likely to be around at the ninth pick are the three Russians, “C” Mikhail Yakubov, “RW” Pavel Vorobiev, “LW” Alexei Smirnov, a Czech “C” Vaclav Nedorost, and Canadian “G” Brett Krahn. With Calgary having 3 picks in the first two rounds they will be able to satisfy both needs whether they pick a goalie first or a scoring forward, there are a few solid players in the second round, “G” J.F Racine,”G” Peter Hamerlik, “LW” Max Birbraer,”C” Shane Endicott. And a host of other solid centermen.

However, the Flames may also want to trade up in the draft. 1st overall seems to be up for grabs according to Mike Milbury. With the draft here in Calgary, the Flames might want to make a little noise, giving up some youth and a pick for the Calgary man Dany Heatly. Giving up their ninth pick, possibly a second round pick, as well as Rico Fata, or Oleg Saprykin for the right to choose first overall. Fata would be the most likely to be traded, he is a right-winger and Calgary is very solid on that side of the ice.
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Hot List in Flames

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The Calgary Flames have answered a few questions in regards to which of their second-ranked prospect group will be getting a good shot to make the team with the release of their expansion draft protected list on Tuesday. However they may have raised more questions at the same time.

As little as five days ago the general assumption was that the Flames would protect two goaltenders, Fred Brathwaite and Jean-Sebastien Giguere. The surprise trade of Giguere to Anaheim was the first in new GM Craig Button’s administration and has many people scratching their heads. Very few people are outraged at the move but it has left many wondering what the team is up to. Giguere, ranked Calgary’s top prospect for much of the last two years, has neither been a disappointment nor good enough to change the “goalie of the future” designation to the “goalie of the present”. Despite that, the situation seemed perfect this year, Freddie was the number one and Giguere would be the season-long understudy. Button said that he made the trade because he did not want to lose a good fourth defenseman and eighth forward.
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Button named GM

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The choice of Craig Button as the new general manager was one of the most well thought out decisions made by the Flames organization in a long time. His strong player personnel abilities are what Calgary needs because of their inability to spend copious amounts of money in the free agent market. Words have been chosen carefully by this man when he speaks to the public. He refuses to use words such as small market and financial restraint while saying that his team will be competitive through attention to detail and a positive attitude toward their future endeavors.
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Giguere is gone

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Jean-Sebastien Giguere was traded today to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for a second round pick, the 42nd pick overall, in this years draft. The reasoning behind the move is that the Flames could only protect 5 forwards and 3 defense man if 2 goaltenders where protected which under the circumstances was unacceptable. Losses at the forward and defense position would most likely cause too much damage in the long run. The players they could of lost play a vital role on the team as checking forwards and number four defensemen which initially does not look like a lot but becomes irreplaceable when trying to make a playoff run.
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Calgary Flames’ Prospects: “Who will be the next Clarke Wilm?”

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The Calgary Flames have developed a habit in the past three seasons. This habit, of turning young, previously unheralded, inexperienced players into NHL regulars, is set to continue as the young club continues to mature its talent. Last season it was Clarke Wilm who surprised observers by sticking with the club for the entire season. Who will be this seasons’ Clarke Wilm?

In 1996/97 this trend started with defenceman Todd Simpson and winger Jarome Iginla both making the Flames, and playing in the entire 82 game schedule. Simpson was more of a surprise than Jarome Iginla. Iginla had already grabbed headlines twice during the previous season. First he was the compensation for Joe Nieuwendyk in a deal with the Dallas Stars. Secondly, he scored a goal in his first NHL game, in game 3 of that seasons unsuccessful playoff series against Chicago.

In 1997/98, Steve Begin and Derek Morris, both recent draft picks, started the season in Calgary, with only Morris managing to both survive and thrive in the NHL in his first attempt.

In 1998/99, Clake Wilm won his roster spot over players like Sergei Varlamov and Travis Brigley. Rico Fata and Martin St. Louis began the journey but both returned to junior and the minors respectively, leaving Wilm to carry the torch of the rookies forward. Wilm played consistently well all season long, showing an occasional offensive touch, but developing as a strong third line defensive forward, often playing in key situations and against the opponents best players.
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Top Prospects

  1. Sven Baertschi
  2. John Gaudreau
  3. Max Reinhart
  4. Mark Jankowski
  5. Tyler Wotherspoon
  6. Patrick Sieloff
  7. Laurent Brossoit
  8. Bill Arnold
  9. John Ramage
  10. Michael Ferland
  1. Jon Gillies
  2. Joni Ortio
  3. Paul Byron
  4. Greg Nemisz
  5. Lance Bouma
  6. Christopher Breen
  7. Markus Granlund
  8. Ryan Culkin
  9. Brady Lamb
  10. Ryan Howse

Notable Prospects

  1. Ken Agostino
  2. Akim Aliu
  3. Carter Bancks
  4. Bryan Cameron
  5. Mark Cundari
  6. Matt DeBlouw
  7. David Eddy
  1. Turner Elson
  2. Coda Gordon
  3. Ben Hanowski
  4. Brett Kulak
  5. Nicholas Larson
  6. James Martin
  7. Gaelan Patterson
  8. Mike Testwuide
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