[PGT] Flames 4 - Sens 1 - Flames with some Finnish

[ComixZone]

GP: 2
W: 1
L: 1
GA: 3
SA: 55
SV: 52
SV %: .945
GAA: 1.53

That's a nice start to an NHL career Mr. Joni.

[Anduril]

Amazing how well Giordano has turned his game around. The last season and a half were just disappointing by his standards. Now, he's playing even better than he was when we were first lauding praises for his growth.

Can only hope that the younger players keep up their energy to the point of keeping somebody like Galiardi and Westgarth off the starting roster.

[Igster]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

I know it's only been 2 games, but Ortio looks better than Berra already.

That's really not that hard though...2nd round draft pick...ahahahahahahahaha...

[getoverit]

Man is it ever nice to hear some positivity when talking flames
thoroughly enjoyed the game, didnt even FF the game LOL. Both butler and cammy both looked good out there after the big trade deadline day, sez allot. Lots to feel good about, now onto the draft

[Travis Munroe]

As great as it was seeing the young guys play the way they did, we do not have room for them all. Long term it will be more beneficial giving them a taste and sending them back to abby for more work.
Tough not to be excited about the future (for once) with this squad and the development behind it.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by Husky

I'll be in the minority saying this...but Butler has sure come along way. Unless a team wants him in a package I think the Flames should make all efforts to keep him.

- For the msot part he's solid on the bottom pairing.
- At times he can be moved up when needed.
- He seems to be a real team player. Last night was not the first time he fought or got physical to defend someone.

I've been saying it late last season and early this season that Butler is actually not that bad. He is not a top defensive pairing nor 2nd pairing. He is more fit as the last pairing not playing a lot of minutes. Him playing less minutes means the tendency to make mistakes is lesser. Someone even gave me a hard time when i mentioned he was playing well at one time. Ever since we have everyone on defense back Gio-Brodie, Wideman-Smid and Russell-Butler pairings, he's been improving and he's even willing to help out his teammates. He still makes mistakes but not as much though. I really think the reason Burke did not trade him was because Burkie thinks Butler will re-sign with this team. If I am Butler I would. Where else can he get the minutes he's playing right now? He's even playing with a good D partner.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by The Swedish Flame

Do you happen to know the average age?

The average age of the lineup last night was 26.5. Excluding MacDonald, it was 26.1

The 26.5 would make the Flames the 4th youngest, wedged between Wash and Ott. Wpg is the youngest at 26.2

[Locke]

Turku GoalieBot v2.0 was impressive. Granted, against very poor opposition.

[Radio]

I work with a guy who's wife is cousins with Wotherspoon and apparently he's on a plane to Calgary and is expecting to play Friday.

[TheDebaser]

Originally Posted by Radio

I work with a guy who's wife is cousins with Wotherspoon and apparently he's on a plane to Calgary and is expecting to play Friday.

[EVERLAST]

I think Burke must have felt relieved after watching our actual talent last night.

Had nothing to do with coaching as this TEAM appears more close knit and competitive than anyone could have expected.

This rebuild will take less patience then anyone is anticipating me thinks.

Nothing at all like the young gun dark days

[Scoutski]

Originally Posted by Radio

I work with a guy who's wife is cousins with Wotherspoon and apparently he's on a plane to Calgary and is expecting to play Friday.

Please, please be true.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by Radio

I work with a guy who's wife is cousins with Wotherspoon and apparently he's on a plane to Calgary and is expecting to play Friday.

I'd say expect it. Guy's been playing out of his mind the past month and a half or so.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Locke

Turku GoalieBot v2.0 was impressive. Granted, against very poor opposition.

Yeah exactly. It's great but still a long road ahead, which is fine. Ottawa sucks, if they were in the West they'd be right down with us and Edmonton.

[Northendzone]

Sometimes I think it would be nice if all of the standard gifs were just put in one post.....kind of a weird game with flurries of activities book ending a period of nothingness....

[Vulcan]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

I'd say expect it. Guy's been playing out of his mind the past month and a half or so.

At the game I attended Wotherspoon looked very steady paired with SOB. Plays within himself, so very effective.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

At the game I attended Wotherspoon looked very steady paired with SOB. Plays within himself, so very effective.

Sven Baertschi, Markus Granlund, Tyler Wotherspoon, John Gaudreau.... a draft like that can really turn the fortunes of a franchise around. I'm still a big believer in Sven and if Granlund can continue and Gaudreau lives up to the hype... oh man.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Sven Baertschi, Markus Granlund, Tyler Wotherspoon, John Gaudreau.... a draft like that can really turn the fortunes of a franchise around. I'm still a big believer in Sven and if Granlund can continue and Gaudreau lives up to the hype... oh man.

Thank you Tom Erixon. Thank you Feaster.