Awesome win by the Flames. Very entertaining. Great overall game and no passenger in this team. I thought Sharks played well.
-- best line tonight is the Hudler-Stajan-Glencross. They were buzzing all night abnd it's good. I thought Glencross was good and would have scored a couple of goals at least. This line was responsible for shutting down Jumbo Joe's line.
-- I like the Byron-Backlund-Cammaleri line also. They didn't produce much offensively but they were going after a lot especially Byron.
-- the young guys: Wotherspoon looked poised out there defensively and he played like a veteran. You can tell the confidence is growing. Great pass on Colborne's goal. Agostino, even though hasn't produced yet but he looks very responsible defensively. Always helping the defense. I am sure once his offensive instinct comes into play, he'll be a good one. TJ Brodie... this guy is impressing me everytime i see him play. I still see a huge potential on this guy.
-- the veterans : I already mentioned the 1st line Stajan's line, Cammy. The veteran Ds starting with Ladislav Smid. He really complement Wotherspoon a lot and you can tell how much he's been helping the young guy. Gio and Brodie... what else can I say about this pairing? I am glad Hartley kept these two together. I also have to give Russell credit for giving Butler a lot of confidence. Butler as you can see has been night and day. He's been playing well since he was partnered with Russell. Love these D group and pairings.
-- Karri Ramo. We are starting to see what Jay Feaster sees in this guy. He started slow early in this season but I think Joni Ortio is pushing him to play well. I know Ortio is already in the minors but Ramo must be thinking if his game drops down, Ortio might take his starting job not this year but next season.
-- the coaches. Was wrong about Bob Hartley but he is proving me wrong. I guess he is really a player's coach. The assistants was pretty good in helping the young guys play composed every game.
-- Big Ern. I love this guy. He is a big cheering teddy bear out there and he's been improving his game. You can really tell he is a team player and knows when to pick a fight.
The rest of the season is a good experience-builder for the young ones especially. I am sure players from Abby are watching on the young guys also and hoping they will get a chance to play with the Flames. I can't wait for the next season to start.
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