[News Roundup] Glencross breaks his scoring slump, Flames keeping fans in dark about injuries

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“It’s different, now, for Glennie,” he reasoned. “In the past, Jarome (Iginla) usually got off to a slow start and everyone would be on him, crowding around him, asking ‘What’s wrong?’ and nobody really went after Glennie if things weren’t going well. Jarome gave a lot of guys a free pass early in seasons because of the way he’d start. And he’d stand in there, do the media, all that. I remember Cammy (Michael Cammalleri) his first year. He ended up scoring 39 that season but was going through a tough stretch at the beginning and I remember him saying to me: ‘Geez, I’m surprised they’re not on me more.’ And I said: ‘Well, they’re on Jarome. So count your blessings.’


“Now, Jarome’s gone. Glennie’s one of the top guys. The veterans. The leaders. Wearing an ‘A’. And the scrutiny’s on him.”

Conroy says the trade rumors were not helping:

Earlier on this season, Glencross couldn’t help but hear the whispers that the Philadelphia Flyers were tracking his every move. The speculation was everywhere. Despite a no-trade clause in his contact, the sobering belief that Flames might actually want to unload him, even if it was fuelled nothing more than speculation, couldn’t help but weigh on his mind.


“You can say ‘It doesn’t bother me’ all you want,” agreed Conroy sympathetically. “That’s the politically correct answer. But if you hear it every day . . . I talked to Glennie, Jay (Feaster) talked to Glennie. But if you’re still hearing it every day . . .


“Hopefully it didn’t affect him. But it’s probably, even with the no-trade, in the back of your mind. Has to be. If you’re on Glennie, on Glennie, on Glennie, he doesn’t always respond. That’s counter-productive. He needs a little love, a little positive reinforcement. That’s when he gets the most out of himself.

and Hartley believes it was a mental thing.




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With the Flames flogging — technically, unveiling — their new third jersey at the first Flames Fest down at the Saddledome, both the highly-influential Giordano and the highly-dependable Stempniak made their way onto the ice for the obligatory photo op with their right feet/ankles encased in protective walking boots. This, no matter how screechingly silent the organization wants to be on the injury issue, cannot be good. (You’d think maybe a week after the fact the guy shelling out for one of those spiffy new jerseys might appreciate at least an indication of why and possibly how long the captain of his favourite team might be missing from the battle field?).


And despite the rather unmissable footwear being modelled by both players, the team would did not provide an update on the situation.

[Stay Golden]

I noticed Gio and Stempniak both had boots on. Stemniak was moving very slow. I fear both of these injuries could be lengthy.

[SuperMatt18]

Gio didn't seem too laboured in his movement with the walking boot on, Stempniak on the other hand looked very uncomfortable when trying to walk out modeling the new jersey.

[Stay Golden]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Gio didn't seem too laboured in his movement with the walking boot on, Stempniak on the other hand looked very uncomfortable when trying to walk out modeling the new jersey.

that is what i noticed too. I spoke to both of them during the signing Gio just said it is getting better and everything is going fine.
Stempniak on the other hand was pretty down when i asked him how long does look like he will be out. He just said the expected he can't really talk about it but said i hope its not too long we don't know yet.
Breen was at the table with them man that dude is a giant.

[Northendzone]

just for fun, all of the flames players should have come out in walking boots.......

[nik-]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Gio didn't seem too laboured in his movement with the walking boot on, Stempniak on the other hand looked very uncomfortable when trying to walk out modeling the new jersey.

Maybe Stempniak just didn't feel comfortable being treated like a piece of meat.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by nik-

Maybe Stempniak just didn't feel comfortable being treated like a piece of meat.

lol, that's some cushy work environment where feeling like a piece of meat is spending an afternoon modelling a hockey jersey.

[FBI]

Kinda makes me feel a bit sorry for piling on Glencross so much... Sounds like he's trying..

[Resolute 14]

lol, of course it is George Johnson crying about the team being mum on injury situations. Got news for you Georgie: they all do that these days. Then again, he's probably pissed that the Flames have looked better than expected, and it is ruining his Debbie Downer schtick.

[Tailgator]

Seems to be tough to say on these things. Last year, I had to park in the lot the Flames park in for a game, and I saw Backs come out in a boot. I was thinking he was going to be out, but played the next night.

[transplant99]

Yeah poor Georgie cant stand not knowing exactly what the injuries are so he can alliterate to the masses how its doomsday because of them.

Just an FYI george...I, and thousands like me, couldn't care less what the team tells me about injuries because i have zero doubt that the players will be back...you know...when they are ready and able. And I will STILL be buying a new jersey...kind of puts a kibosh on that angle eh? What's next? The team is being frowned upon in NHL circles because Brian Burke wears his ties loosely? So transparent and oh so lame.

[EVERLAST]

Sarich once played in the playoffs with 2 broken feet.


What a couple of pussies <<<green text!!!!!

I want Cundari called up to play not sit if he does get a call up