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Old 03-23-2013, 07:35 AM   #1
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Mike Commodore
Steve Montador
Ville Niemenen
Marcus Nilson
Chris Clark
Shean Donovan
Chuck Kobasew
Stephane Yelle
Chris Simon
Andrew Ference
Martin Gelinas
Rhett Warrener
Craig Conroy

Now I am not saying these guys specifically buy guys like this. This was the supporting cast of 2004 that let the stars be stars. There are very few guys on the current roster that compare to this group. These guys played hard EVERY NIGHT!!!! They played for each other and this city. There are way to many passengers on this roster for it to ever be consistent. Coach after coach has said this group lacks consistency. There is no character or leadership on this team. Look at every guy on my list and they all were leaders, and yes I include Kobasew because he worked his ass off when he was here. Last nights game( Columbus) was a perfect example of how no one on this team steps up to lead.....and sorry but I think Jarome is just tired of always having to be that guy. Kippers #'s are horrible because he cannot stop 20 point blank opportunities a game. Free these guys and ditch the dead weight. Look for character in return and in the off season.
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:38 AM   #2
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:39 AM   #3
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This team is also missing the stars and the coach and the identity, not to mention the optimism.
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:50 AM   #4
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Old 03-23-2013, 07:50 AM   #5
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We also had a coach who jelked every last drop of talent and effort out of every single player on that team. Those boys played inspired hockey.

The current crop doesn't look like they give a ****.
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Old 03-23-2013, 08:02 AM   #6
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We also had a coach who jelked every last drop of talent and effort out of every single player on that team. Those boys played inspired hockey.

The current crop doesn't look like they give a ****.
Exactly my point........character is missing in this group. They look like they play because they have to, not because they want to.
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Old 03-23-2013, 08:40 AM   #7
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Almost to a man this 2004 team was bigger and stronger and grittier (and less skilled) than Bouwmeester, Butler, Wideman, Smith, Brodie, Tanguay, Cammalleri, Hudler, Cervenka, Backlund, Baertschi, Stempniak

In a skills competition 2013 >>>>>>>> 2004

Feaster was betting that the Refs would be giving his band of merry little skaters 3-4 times the power plays as the other team because body contact was on the verge of being eliminated by the rules. He was wrong.
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Old 03-23-2013, 09:01 AM   #8
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Players that work hard...and oh, yeah...high end NHL centers.
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Old 03-23-2013, 09:06 AM   #9
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I miss Phaneuf I was sad when he left. I hope one day he comes back to Calgary
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:28 PM   #10
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What the Flames are missing? That call in Game 6...
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:35 PM   #11
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Ference was a real bottom pairing d. He took a lot of **** here but we've had a revolving door of some really poor players at #6 since.

Conroy and Yelle, defensively responsible Cs who could win a faceoff.

Neimenen, we haven't had an agitator since.

The rest of those forwards are some really good 3rd liners. We almost won the cup with a forwards corps of a bunch of good 3rd liners. Reinprecht and McAmmond didn't even play. Still bothers me.
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:37 PM   #12
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They are missing the best player the Flames have drafted in 20 years - Brandon Prust.
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:39 PM   #13
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Better question is what aren't the Flames missing?
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Old 03-23-2013, 05:41 PM   #14
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Why not just say they are missing guys like


Centres Wingers Defencemen Goaltenders
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They are missing a top center, another 1st line winger , a complete 3rd line, better 4th line players, top pairing d-man, 2 bottom pairing d-man and a younger goalie would be nice. They are missing a competent ownership that realises a rebuild is necessary, they are missing a competent GM, and they are missing a president that does not meddle.

Other than that they are fine.
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They are missing a top center, another 1st line winger , a complete 3rd line, better 4th line players, top pairing d-man, 2 bottom pairing d-man and a younger goalie would be nice. They are missing a competent ownership that realises a rebuild is necessary, they are missing a competent GM, and they are missing a president that does not meddle.

Other than that they are fine.
disagree, I think 3rd and 4th lines are the only ones trying anymore. I'm completely happy with what the line of McGratton, Jackman and Begin bring. The only play like 4 or 5 minutes but those are the most exciting 4 or 5 minutes in the game usually.
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