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TheScorpion · 02-04-2016, 08:08 PM

Yeah, yeah - the Flames aren't great.

But, should Johnny Hockey lead Calgary to the playoffs - and trust me, he'd be the one to do it - isn't he a viable candidate for league MVP honours?

Hear me out. Johnny leads the Pacific Division in scoring with 49 points in 49 games - a stellar mark for a 22-year-old. The funny thing is, no other Flame is even in the top 15 in that same category, and that's just in the Pacific Division.

Gaudreau's 7th in league scoring. No other Flame is in the top 70. He's certainly not getting any support from the net, either, as the Flames' two goaltenders, Karri Ramo and Jonas Hiller, rank 40th and 61st, respectively, in save percentage among goalies who have played 10 or more games this season. How many goalies have played 10 or more games this season? 61.

The defence won't be able to help Johnny out much, either - Dennis Wideman's gone for 20 games with a suspension, and T.J. Brodie could possibly be out for several weeks following last night's dangerous-looking shot block. Sure, Mark Giordano's as hot as anyone in the league, recently, and Dougie Hamilton's progressing nicely, but who else is there? Kris Russell? He's a 4th defenseman at best, who may be forced to play in the #3 spot for a while, now.

Johnny Gaudreau can lead these Flames to the playoffs, and if he does, the kudos will reside mainly on his back. Sean Monahan's on pace for fewer points than last year, and Jiri Hudler's 6 goals won't win many games down the stretch.

It's up to Gaudreau now, and if he can do it, why can't he at least be a finalist for the Hart?

02-04-2016, 08:08 PM	#1
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	Johnny an MVP finalist (if the Flames make the playoffs)? Yeah, yeah - the Flames aren't great. But, should Johnny Hockey lead Calgary to the playoffs - and trust me, he'd be the one to do it - isn't he a viable candidate for league MVP honours? Hear me out. Johnny leads the Pacific Division in scoring with 49 points in 49 games - a stellar mark for a 22-year-old. The funny thing is, no other Flame is even in the top 15 in that same category, and that's just in the Pacific Division. Gaudreau's 7th in league scoring. No other Flame is in the top 70. He's certainly not getting any support from the net, either, as the Flames' two goaltenders, Karri Ramo and Jonas Hiller, rank 40th and 61st, respectively, in save percentage among goalies who have played 10 or more games this season. How many goalies have played 10 or more games this season? 61. The defence won't be able to help Johnny out much, either - Dennis Wideman's gone for 20 games with a suspension, and T.J. Brodie could possibly be out for several weeks following last night's dangerous-looking shot block. Sure, Mark Giordano's as hot as anyone in the league, recently, and Dougie Hamilton's progressing nicely, but who else is there? Kris Russell? He's a 4th defenseman at best, who may be forced to play in the #3 spot for a while, now. Johnny Gaudreau can lead these Flames to the playoffs, and if he does, the kudos will reside mainly on his back. Sean Monahan's on pace for fewer points than last year, and Jiri Hudler's 6 goals won't win many games down the stretch. It's up to Gaudreau now, and if he can do it, why can't he at least be a finalist for the Hart? __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE Last edited by TheScorpion; 02-04-2016 at 08:11 PM.