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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
#Flames tonight vs. New York Rangers:
Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane
Gaudreau-Monahan-Rieder
Bennett-Backlund-Frolik
Lucic-Ryan-Dube
Giordano-Brodie
Hanifin-Hamonic
Kylington-Andersson
Talbot
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So the Backlund at wing experiment comes to an end. Probably for the best -- he's better off as the "third line center" IMO, especially with Frolik and Bennett. Rieder is an interesting choice as 2RW as I know many have been wanting Dube in that spot.
Looking at the schedule, this could be a pivotal game this year. Another ugly start/loss and we're looking at three straight games against teams that recently outplayed us:
- @ Wild
- @ Blackhawks
- vs Wild
This is also the first time Rittich has faltered. If Talbot plays well I think it's his net to lose going forward.