A Case Of The Mondays: Greg Nemisz Update/Memorial Cup Game Day
by Hayley on May 17, 2010 11:54 AM PDT
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The Calgary Hitmen square off against defending Memorial Cup Champions the Windsor Spitfires today in what will probably be the most meaningful match-up of the opening stages of the tournament for both Hitmen and Flames fans. For Hitmen fans, it's an opportunity to see how their team stacks up against last year's champs; both teams are 1-0 after winning their first games. Windsor cruised to a lopsided victory over the host Wheat Kings and the Hitmen overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Moncton Wildcats 5-4, scoring the winning goal with just over a minute remaining in the game. For Flames fans, it will be an opportunity to see prospect and 2008 first round draft pick Greg Nemisz in action. After missing the last month of the regular season and the first round of the OHL playoffs with a deep cut in his thigh that required 45 stitches to close, Nemisz's numbers took a tumble while he struggled to return to form in the playoffs (2G, 10A, 12P in 15 post-season games), but his coach Bob Boughner feels that he's back to 100% and, in time, will be fit for an NHL job:
"He needs another summer, but from where he came from a couple years ago to where he is now, he's a powerful skater. He could still use some strength in his legs but he'll be that guy once he gets that NHL speed. He's a pretty dominant player."
Since Nemisz's return from injury, Boughner has moved him from his natural position of right wing to centre on the Spitfires' first line with teammates Taylor Hall and Adam Henrique, a position which he feels the nineteen-year-old excels at:
"We talked to the Flames about him playing centre. He has come to a different role, more of a shutdown role, and a penalty killing role. He's still that guy that manages the ice and manages the puck so well. He's done a great job at centre for us in the playoffs."
Nemisz turns 20 on June fifth, and could potentially return to junior for a final season, but if his skating shows signs of improvement after the summer, it might be best for him to move on the the AHL to further develop his skills; his offensive abilities combined with his size and versatility would undoubtably prove valuable to the Heat. I look forward to seeing him at Flames prospect camp this summer.
Game Time: 6PM MT/8ET on Sportsnet
Calgary's leading scorer Brandon Kozun is listed as "questionable" for tonight's game.
Links after the jump.
Speaking of Flames prospects, Hit the Post has another installment of "Backlund on Backlund" ready for our enjoyment
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True, I would be far more bummed out about White leaving, but losing both of them would really suck.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
If I may steal a line from the Trailer Park Boys just replacing Randy with Francis. Eric Francis can suck it.
If Nystrom goes so what we already have a better Nystrom.
As for White I really expect him to be back no way Sutter doesn’t re-up him when he could turn out to be the jewel among that trade for Dion and it’s only May 17th.
I’d expect Sutter to get all his chips in line once June 1st hits.
Wheaties and Hitmen.......... The Dub rules over Canada.
To some degree, Francis has a point in his article re: White. If he wins a $3.5M award, either in arbitration or through negotiation, that would represent almost all of the cap space the Flames have for next season. Calgary’s need isn’t great in terms of just filling out the roster (Conroy, Nystrom, Mayers and a back-up will have to be re-signed or replaced) but that’s cutting it really close.
One of the defenders has to go away at a minimum. It could very well be White, because there will actually be a market for him, as opposed to Sarich or Staios.
Why does it surprise you that Leafs fans like Primeau? They are so insane, they want Phaneuf to be their captain.
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Yeah. Not sure I can say anything to someone who thinks that paying 33 year old Wayne Primau $1M or more per year to get outplayed at ES on the 4th line and give up a ton on the PK is worth it.
paying 33 year old Wayne Primau $1M or more per year to get outplayed at ES on the 4th line and give up a ton on the PK is worth it.
Truculence, FTW!!!
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by Robert Cleave on May 17, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
SEPTEMBER ??!? sister, prospect camp falls the week after stampede (or the week after that). ie: mid july we sit in the coolness of the dome’s second tier and watch niemesz. and the rest of the dudes on their first contracts.
Really? I thought I remembered it being later than that, so I decided it was a toss-up between August and early September. I must have been thinking about main camp. Well that’s good, I’ll probably be able to go then!
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
Here’s a game we played last year: name the guy who is visibly struggling in just about every drill (hint – the answer is almost always “JD Watt”).
by Kent Wilson on May 17, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah, I was just looking back at last year’s prospect camp coverage and noticed that Watt’s name came up frequently, and not in a good way. I look forward to Round Two.
Matchsticks and Gasoline
Go Hitmen, Heat, and whoever's playing the Canucks
Every player has nameless jerseys on and with so many faces, you lose track of who is on the ice and frequently have to refer to a roster sheet they give you. I was watching drills with WI and probably a half dozen times I said something like “wow, that guy is awful. Who is that?” To which she would laugh and tell me to take a guess.
It was joke for me trying to name all the players. I noticed some people had sheets so maybe you can print one off of the website, I’ll have to check that out this year.
Wheaties and Hitmen.......... The Dub rules over Canada.
you get’em when you walk in. if you don’t know they’re there, you walk right past the stack.
by walkinvisible on May 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
the rest of the time it was ryley grantham, if i remember correctly.
by walkinvisible on May 18, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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