03-30-2015, 01:22 PM
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#921
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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To be honest, I'm of the belief Bennett has no business being anywhere else but with the Flames main squad. I don't think the physical difference between the NHL and AHL is all that great and his play since returning form injury tells me he's ready to go.
Bennetts the kind of boost the roster can use. We'll see how it all shakes down but I believe he's ready to help CGY right now.
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03-30-2015, 02:39 PM
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#922
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Lifetime Suspension
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Does this mean he's not being traded to the Leafs?
Thank God. 
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03-30-2015, 02:51 PM
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#923
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Wucka Wocka Wacka
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
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North Bay up two games to none over the Frontenacs...yay?
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03-30-2015, 04:38 PM
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#924
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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For some reason, while I was against putting him in after his rehab, during the PO push, I am totally for putting him in in the actual POs.
Maybe it's because, if the Flames make it, the pressure is totally off as far as results go. They will be absolute underdogs. Also, there is way less cheapshotting in the POs.
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03-30-2015, 05:22 PM
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#925
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fozzie_DeBear
North Bay up two games to none over the Frontenacs...yay?
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Haha, the last couple of pages may have made this thread seem like the series isn't being discussed but there's a bunch of posts for each playoff game.
In fact all of this current discussion started after the second loss.
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03-30-2015, 05:57 PM
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#926
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Cambodia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hockey.modern
Another possibility would be him being with Calgary and just getting to know the system by practicing and watching from the press box; and if Bob thinks he can contribute, bring him to the lineup.
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A few years ago, we called John Negrin up from Kootenay for the playoffs just so he could experience the atmosphere. I don't see any reason why we wouldn't do the same with Bennett even if management doesn't think he's ready for game action. I suspect that he'd force Hartley's hand after a few practices, but even if he didn't, I think the experience of a push for the playoffs would be valuable for his development.
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03-30-2015, 06:00 PM
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#927
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Right behind you.
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You want to give him a taste so he develops a blood lust for the playoffs.
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03-30-2015, 06:46 PM
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#928
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: YYC-ish
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
For some reason, while I was against putting him in after his rehab, during the PO push, I am totally for putting him in in the actual POs.
Maybe it's because, if the Flames make it, the pressure is totally off as far as results go. They will be absolute underdogs. Also, there is way less cheapshotting in the POs.
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Say what? For the most part the whistles get put away in the playoffs. Playoff games are long, gruelling, physical affairs with lots of slashing, checking, hooking and the like. If anything, the playoffs get more physical. It's why on average you see the lighter, faster teams hit the wall in the playoffs.
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03-30-2015, 07:44 PM
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#929
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
For some reason, while I was against putting him in after his rehab, during the PO push, I am totally for putting him in in the actual POs.
Maybe it's because, if the Flames make it, the pressure is totally off as far as results go. They will be absolute underdogs. Also, there is way less cheapshotting in the POs.
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I would be worried about Sam doing the cheap shots. LOL
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03-30-2015, 09:30 PM
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#930
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Montreal
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Why is Sam tweeting about the Justin Bieber roast while the Flames game was still on....get it together Sam.
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03-30-2015, 11:50 PM
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#931
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HOWITZER
Say what? For the most part the whistles get put away in the playoffs. Playoff games are long, gruelling, physical affairs with lots of slashing, checking, hooking and the like. If anything, the playoffs get more physical. It's why on average you see the lighter, faster teams hit the wall in the playoffs.
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You and I have different definitions. That's just normal physical play, albeit ramped up, not cheap shots (like Ritchie tonight). Bennett can handle that stuff.
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03-30-2015, 11:53 PM
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#932
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Calgary
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I would love to see him in the playoffs we need someone to get that third line going every line has been noticeable in wins except them lately.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Hudler
Bouma -Backlund - Jones
Bennet - Jooris - Colborne
Ferland - Stajan - Shore
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03-31-2015, 05:37 AM
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#933
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Chicago
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Bennett is in the playoffs. Right now.
I'd like to see his team start having some success, and him leading them to it.
One step at a time.
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03-31-2015, 06:51 AM
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#934
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM
For some reason, while I was against putting him in after his rehab, during the PO push, I am totally for putting him in in the actual POs.
Maybe it's because, if the Flames make it, the pressure is totally off as far as results go. They will be absolute underdogs. Also, there is way less cheapshotting in the POs.
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I agree, this is good point. I observe Bob is primarily great psychologist and he could actually understand the situation and call him up.
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03-31-2015, 08:29 AM
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#935
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Winchestertonfieldville Jail
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Could care less about junior playoffs especially when Kingston sucks anyway. Bring him up when their over.
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03-31-2015, 08:39 AM
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#936
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: CGY
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Sam won't be the savior when he comes up but his skill, speed, and determination would be valuable assets for the Flames as they push for a spot and beyond.
Play him on the 3rd line and go from there
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03-31-2015, 05:05 PM
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#937
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NB
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Kingston game about to start for anyone interested
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03-31-2015, 05:06 PM
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#938
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny01
Sam won't be the savior when he comes up but his skill, speed, and determination would be valuable assets for the Flames as they push for a spot and beyond.
Play him on the 3rd line and go from there
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If Bennett can replace Raymond heading to the playoffs, that's a big upgrade.
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03-31-2015, 05:11 PM
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#939
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HOWITZER
Say what? For the most part the whistles get put away in the playoffs. Playoff games are long, gruelling, physical affairs with lots of slashing, checking, hooking and the like. If anything, the playoffs get more physical. It's why on average you see the lighter, faster teams hit the wall in the playoffs.
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I was going to say the same thing. If anything, the playoffs is where the physical intensity ramps up another level, and people really need to pay extra attention to cheapshots.
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03-31-2015, 05:14 PM
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#940
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Kelowna
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While I agree Bennett could make an impact on this team right now, I don't believe he's ready for the playoffs, because most of the flames will not be ready for the playoffs. Only a few on our roster have participated in a playoff game, and our team may very well be thrown to wolves under the pressure, especially without our captain.
I don't think Sam should be exposed to a possible first round circus. He needs regular season experience under his belt.
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