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ricardodw · 10-28-2013, 11:25 PM

What is the Flames identity?

Sutter made them into his own image, tough hard working hard to play against. The big complaint was not enough skill ... not enough secondary offence.

When Feaster took over he went waaaaaay over to the other end of the scale. The team got loaded with skilful guys that were very easy to play against.

Cervenka, Tanguay, Cammalleri, Hudler in your top 6, with Bouwmeester, Butler, Smith on defense. There was absolutely no room to play Baertschi last year.

Someone in the Flames organization after about 20 games last year realized that the Flames were too soft to win and way too soft develop their young talent.

On February 28, 2013 the Flame rebuild officially began. They acquired McGrattan from the Milwaukee Admirals for Joe Piskula. This was a philosophical change in direction, Prior to that the Flames management was adamant about not wasting a roster spot on a goon.

Since that date the Flames have decided their identity was going to be skillful, big and hardworking (the St.L/ LA model). Every move since then has made them bigger and tougher to play against. Jones for Iginla, Bouma for Horak, Russell for Bouwmeester (Ok not bigger but a whole lot tougher), Butler for Smith, Monahan for Cervenka, Galiardi for Tanguay

I don't think that it is an accident or coincidence that Hudler is playing like an All Star. This is the biggest toughest lineup that he has played on. This is the best he has ever played in his 8 NHL seasons.

Getting Cammalleri back from injury makes the lineup less tough. I expect that Hudler level of play and ice time will decline with the smaller lineup. Hudler and Cammalleri are too similar.

There is no way that the Flames do not trade Cammalleri..... they have to to make room for Gaudreau.

10-28-2013, 11:25 PM	#90
ricardodw Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Exp:	What is the Flames identity? Sutter made them into his own image, tough hard working hard to play against. The big complaint was not enough skill ... not enough secondary offence. When Feaster took over he went waaaaaay over to the other end of the scale. The team got loaded with skilful guys that were very easy to play against. Cervenka, Tanguay, Cammalleri, Hudler in your top 6, with Bouwmeester, Butler, Smith on defense. There was absolutely no room to play Baertschi last year. Someone in the Flames organization after about 20 games last year realized that the Flames were too soft to win and way too soft develop their young talent. On February 28, 2013 the Flame rebuild officially began. They acquired McGrattan from the Milwaukee Admirals for Joe Piskula. This was a philosophical change in direction, Prior to that the Flames management was adamant about not wasting a roster spot on a goon. Since that date the Flames have decided their identity was going to be skillful, big and hardworking (the St.L/ LA model). Every move since then has made them bigger and tougher to play against. Jones for Iginla, Bouma for Horak, Russell for Bouwmeester (Ok not bigger but a whole lot tougher), Butler for Smith, Monahan for Cervenka, Galiardi for Tanguay I don't think that it is an accident or coincidence that Hudler is playing like an All Star. This is the biggest toughest lineup that he has played on. This is the best he has ever played in his 8 NHL seasons. Getting Cammalleri back from injury makes the lineup less tough. I expect that Hudler level of play and ice time will decline with the smaller lineup. Hudler and Cammalleri are too similar. There is no way that the Flames do not trade Cammalleri..... they have to to make room for Gaudreau. Last edited by ricardodw; 10-28-2013 at 11:28 PM.