Flames add Another Defenceman, Water still Wet

The Flames have signed undrafted 21-year-old defenceman Chris Breen to an entry-level deal; the 6'7", 225 lb. blueliner spent five seasons in the OHL. Described as a stay at home defenceman, Breen scored a career-high 4 goals and 14 points this past season, splitting time between the Peterborough Petes and the Erie Otters. He also appeared in one game with the Abbotsford Heat on a try-out basis, accumulating one assist and 4 PIMS.

Breen's addition likely means this will be the end of the road for one or more of the Flames' defensive prospects, with T.J. Brodie and Tim Erixon also looking to begin their pro careers sometime in the near future.

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I doubt Erixon comes over within the next year or two. Brodie will definitely be with the Heat this year, barring a phenomenal training camp and making the NHL.

by Jeremywilhelm on May 30, 2010 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

I don’t know, Erixon is 19 and already looks to be one of the best defensive prospects the Flames have. He could pull a Backlund and come over to NA to play junior before turning pro, but I would expect to see him over here by the time turns 20.

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by Hayley on May 30, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe, he is progressing very quickly, but with the amount of propective depth at defense, it is probably better for him to play Elite level hockey in Sweden than he is to play junior or AHL hockey over here.

by Jeremywilhelm on May 30, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

backlund was getting minimal icetime on an allsvenskan level team. ie: not ideal.
erixon is getting decent minutes on an elite league squad. ie: not going anywhere.

by walkinvisible on May 30, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I think him playing one more season in Sweden is realistic.

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by Hayley on May 30, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

at least.

by walkinvisible on May 30, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I want Erixon in the dub.

But this guy is massive, I hope he can deliver.

Where the Windsor Spitfires destroy the WHL.

by CofRed on May 30, 2010 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

Why? He is playing at a higher level than the Dub right now in Sweden. The team he plays with is one of the better clubs in the highest level league in Sweden.

Keep him there.

by Jeremywilhelm on May 30, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Get him ready for the riggers of the NHL no junior league can do that better then the WHL.

Where the Windsor Spitfires destroy the WHL.

by CofRed on May 30, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Erixon won’t cross the pond for junior hockey. He’s playing pro now. The only reason he leaves Sweden is to play pro hockey in NA.

I give him one more year in the SEL.

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by Kent Wilson on May 30, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Co-sign. If he was in a spot like Joni Ortio, that would be a different matter.

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by Robert Cleave on May 30, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions

agreed

Don’t even need to think of Erixon this year. Leave him in Sweden and have him play in the AHL next year.

With 6 guys under contract – plus White; and with at least 3 guys knocking on the door (Pelech,Negrin, Brodie) and a fall back guy in Kronwall, defence is not a problem position.

by PrairieStew on May 31, 2010 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions

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