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Calgary Flames: Prospect Watch – Forwards

By Brandon Murphy

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Every team is only as good as the ability to stock their shelves with prospects. The Calgary Flames have gone from having a very limited pool to having one of the deepest farms in years. With training camp, only a few weeks away, now would be a good time to go over the very highly touted young guns in the system. This series will talk about all the top prospects and their expected wait time before heading to the pros.

His play in the defensive zone sets him apart from the other prospects

  1. Andrew Mangiapane

The speedy forward from Bolton, ON was a great standout for the Barrie Colts in the 2014/15 season scoring 114 points in 68 games. He was the 6th round selection by Calgary. After observing the 5’10 winger, I immediately notice he plays like a hybrid between Paul Byron and Johnny Gaudreau. He has great hockey sense and quick hands to match his speed. The kid still has a few years to develop in the minors, but he could turn out to be quite the steal in the draft. I predict he could break into the NHL in a few years, but he still needs some more time to mature and develop in the minors.

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  1. Morgan Klimchuk

The hometown hero has been nothing but stellar since being drafted by the Flames in 2013. The Calgary native scored 80 points in 60 games split between playing with the Regina Pats and the Brandon Wheat Kings. His most impressive stat, though, is that his plus/minus was a startling plus 39. For a prospect, having such a high rating is rare, but promising commodity. His play in the defensive zone sets him apart from the other prospects. He’s projected to be one of the big leaders for the farm team. One more year with the AHL affiliate will help him grow and mature, but I wouldn’t be surprised if an injury call up brought him to Calgary this season.

  1. Emile Poirier

Before the likes of Micheal Ferland emerged in the organization, Calgary was in massive need of a grinding, playmaking power forward. I still believe the Montreal native is the power forward Calgary needs. The grinder scored 42 points in 55 games with Adirondack. He also scored 1 point in 6 outings with the Flames. His leadership was one of the most noticeable things at the Flames Development Camp. The other prospects fed off of his experience and maturity. His hockey IQ and his maturity will be an enormous asset. The winger still needs more development especially in his zone, but he shows much promise for the future.

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