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GioforPM · 01-27-2015, 10:57 PM

I was at the game, so no benefit of replays or PVR. But the Flames were visually very good, and totally dominated from the second period onward.

All 4 lines were good. Even Raymond was quite good (missed out on an assist by one pass, but was instrumental in the goal) and he looked pretty good on the PP in the second. Bouma and Jones did some really good banging, Byron was a forechecking machine, Johnny went to the net and roofed one like I've wanted him to do, the defence was good (except Engelland still can't make a first pass very well). I thought the 4th line was fine, and I never once got nervous like in the early season when they couldn't get the puck out of the zone.

Colborne played really well despite the two offensive zone penalties. Jooris was really effective, and Backlund was a possession guru.

And the top line has allayed my fears about defensive play. Monahan is responsible enough, Hudler isn't bad, and Johnny - well he tries in his own zone and is a good surehanded outlet.

And Hiller was very very solid.

01-27-2015, 10:57 PM	#67
GioforPM Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springbank Exp:	I was at the game, so no benefit of replays or PVR. But the Flames were visually very good, and totally dominated from the second period onward. All 4 lines were good. Even Raymond was quite good (missed out on an assist by one pass, but was instrumental in the goal) and he looked pretty good on the PP in the second. Bouma and Jones did some really good banging, Byron was a forechecking machine, Johnny went to the net and roofed one like I've wanted him to do, the defence was good (except Engelland still can't make a first pass very well). I thought the 4th line was fine, and I never once got nervous like in the early season when they couldn't get the puck out of the zone. Colborne played really well despite the two offensive zone penalties. Jooris was really effective, and Backlund was a possession guru. And the top line has allayed my fears about defensive play. Monahan is responsible enough, Hudler isn't bad, and Johnny - well he tries in his own zone and is a good surehanded outlet. And Hiller was very very solid.