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Savvy27 · 03-03-2023, 12:41 AM

I don't think the style the Flames play is old-fashioned at all. But the insistence on rolling four lines and even on playing your strongest players at C is causing problems.

I'd like to see a few changes for the end of the season, much like two years back when we finally got to see Gaudreau Lindholm Tkachuk finally play together.

1. Try out Huberdeau-Kadri-Lindholm - I know, I know, Lindholm is a good center. I don't think it matters that much. Have him and Kadri take faceoffs on their strong side and have the first guy back in the zone play low (which happens anyways). I just don't like when coaches spread out talent so much that they don't have a top line like the Flames did this year and have done in other frustrating seasons. Lindholm is awesome but this season has been a letdown. He is great with elite talent.

2. Play Dube at C. Full marks to Dube for a good season and upping his production, but I think he is a more effective C than he is on wing. He's a really talented guy and an elite skater. I want to see him anchor a third line and I think he can be groomed to take over for Backlund as a 2C or at least as a top checking C.

3. Don't mess with Coleman-Backlund-Mangiapane. Breaking up this line was baffling and one of the reasons the first half was a mess. They are a great line and the coaches didn't take advantage of established chemistry while chasing a landing spot for Huberdeau.

4. Let's see Poirier. He's had a surprisingly good season for the Wranglers and may very well be the future PPQB. Try him out for a few games with Tanev and then send him back for the Calder Cup chase. Maybe he forces his way onto the team next year. They need some guys on ELCs.

5. Sign Coronato when his season ends and get him some games before send him him to chase a Calder Cup. I'm excited at the thought of watching Pelletier, Zary, Coronato, Phillips, Poirier, Wolf, and Duehr on a playoff run. Give these guys a taste of the show and set them loose on the AHL.

Just some thoughts. I'm not too sour on the roster as I have said before. Just want to see a few new looks.

03-03-2023, 12:41 AM	#201
Savvy27 #1 Goaltender Join Date: Sep 2002 Exp:	I don't think the style the Flames play is old-fashioned at all. But the insistence on rolling four lines and even on playing your strongest players at C is causing problems. I'd like to see a few changes for the end of the season, much like two years back when we finally got to see Gaudreau Lindholm Tkachuk finally play together. 1. Try out Huberdeau-Kadri-Lindholm - I know, I know, Lindholm is a good center. I don't think it matters that much. Have him and Kadri take faceoffs on their strong side and have the first guy back in the zone play low (which happens anyways). I just don't like when coaches spread out talent so much that they don't have a top line like the Flames did this year and have done in other frustrating seasons. Lindholm is awesome but this season has been a letdown. He is great with elite talent. 2. Play Dube at C. Full marks to Dube for a good season and upping his production, but I think he is a more effective C than he is on wing. He's a really talented guy and an elite skater. I want to see him anchor a third line and I think he can be groomed to take over for Backlund as a 2C or at least as a top checking C. 3. Don't mess with Coleman-Backlund-Mangiapane. Breaking up this line was baffling and one of the reasons the first half was a mess. They are a great line and the coaches didn't take advantage of established chemistry while chasing a landing spot for Huberdeau. 4. Let's see Poirier. He's had a surprisingly good season for the Wranglers and may very well be the future PPQB. Try him out for a few games with Tanev and then send him back for the Calder Cup chase. Maybe he forces his way onto the team next year. They need some guys on ELCs. 5. Sign Coronato when his season ends and get him some games before send him him to chase a Calder Cup. I'm excited at the thought of watching Pelletier, Zary, Coronato, Phillips, Poirier, Wolf, and Duehr on a playoff run. Give these guys a taste of the show and set them loose on the AHL. Just some thoughts. I'm not too sour on the roster as I have said before. Just want to see a few new looks.