Coaches Comment:
- Ward's report card for roadtrip is a strong B. When they left, playing C, low C hockey. Getting away regained focus, week in Lake Placid helped. Played well in Utica and Toronto and thought they made some good strides.
- Happy with play away from home. Got on a roll early on with the long trips. Got repetition on the road so they got alot of wins. Last year, played alot at home early on and think that hurt the road game.
- Status of Klimchuk: Not 100%, won't rush him, will be patient with him. If they have to wait a week, will wait a week.
- Klimchuk has alot of goods. Not great yet in any area, but good in most of the area's. Has alot to bring to the table.
- Kulak has skill and vision. Has the tools, need to work on the toolbox. How he sees the ice, how he structures with the team.
- Lineup shuffles and roster add-on's have added some pressure to the players, especially those who are just AHL players, not Flames prospects. Trying to even out playing time.
- Expecting a close game from Rockford. Hard fought battle. Know they are a hard, heavy team as that's Blackhawks style. Expecting their best, he wants their best to get ready for the playoffs. Good matchup.
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