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Gaudfather · 04-21-2015, 08:25 AM

On Coaches Corner last night Don Cherry made a good point - you don't advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs just on the backs of your star players - you need your depth guys and role players to come through to.

Watch his comments here from the 2:20 to 3:20 mark on the Calgary Flames.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/r...-the-playoffs/

Cherry mentions Schlemko, Colborne, Brodie, Backlund, Bollig and Engelland. I would add names like Stajan and Ferland. Many of these guys are now playing some of the best hockey of season - Colborne down low on the boards, Stajan hustling on the forecheck (remember last game when he drew a penalty just as the Flames were going on the PK). Schlemko and Engelland just doing yeoman's work on the rearguard.

Combine our star players with the depth guys and you can see why things are working right now. GFG.

04-21-2015, 08:25 AM	#1109
Gaudfather Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Right behind you. Exp:	On Coaches Corner last night Don Cherry made a good point - you don't advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs just on the backs of your star players - you need your depth guys and role players to come through to. Watch his comments here from the 2:20 to 3:20 mark on the Calgary Flames. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/r...-the-playoffs/ Cherry mentions Schlemko, Colborne, Brodie, Backlund, Bollig and Engelland. I would add names like Stajan and Ferland. Many of these guys are now playing some of the best hockey of season - Colborne down low on the boards, Stajan hustling on the forecheck (remember last game when he drew a penalty just as the Flames were going on the PK). Schlemko and Engelland just doing yeoman's work on the rearguard. Combine our star players with the depth guys and you can see why things are working right now. GFG.