Feb 16 Practice

[sureLoss]

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
#Flames practice underway this morning. Backlund, Frolik, Giordano, Russell all missing. Jone and Stajan are there after missing yesterday.

Breaking in the retro gear!

Derek Wills ‏@Fan960Wills
#Flames practicing in retro equipment today. I love it.

[sureLoss]

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Jonas Hiller will be in net vs Minnesota Wednesday. So I am told. #Flames

[MrMastodonFarm]

Woohoo Retro Night!!

Can't wait to see Bennett's 93 in that outfit

[Buff]

Well, I don't know how Hartley figures out who to play in net tomorrow night, but I guess he'll probably go back with the veteran unless Ortio can show Hartley something in practice... Anyways, where I'm going with this, is Hiller may have a chance to wear his retro gear that he didn't get to use last year because Ramo started the retro game.

... and SureLoss was quick to report Hiller starts tomorrow.

[Robo]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Roger Millions @RogMillions
Jonas Hiller will be in net vs Minnesota Wednesday. So I am told. #Flames

This angers me more than it should

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Robo

This angers me more than it should

I'm more disappointed than angry, but what is the alternative? Ortio hasn't shown us he is better than Hiller.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Woohoo Retro Night!!

Can't wait to see Bennett's 93 in that outfit

Apparently retro night isn't until the Senators game in a few weeks.

[Benched]

Originally Posted by Buff

I'm more disappointed than angry, but what is the alternative? Ortio hasn't shown us he is better than Hiller.

exactly. it's almost like Hartley doesn't know he's supposed to be tanking.

[sureLoss]

Bennett at center!

Aaron Vickers @AAVickers
#Flames lines this AM (no Backlund/Frolik):
Bouma-Bennett-Bollig;
Ferland-Stajan-Jones;
Colborne-Granlund-Jooris;
Gaudreau-Monahan-Hudler.

Wes Gilbertson @WesGilbertson
#Flames LW Sam Bennett playing centre with Bollig and Bouma today. With Backlund and Frolik missing, guessing that Bouma, Bollig are extras.

Wes Gilbertson @WesGilbertson
In other words, I would expect #Flames rookie Sam Bennett to remain at left wing with Backlund and Frolik against Minnesota.

[hockey.modern]

Wonder when we see him at center during games. That second line has been pretty quiet the last few games.

[saillias]

Top 6 forwards Bouma and Bollig

[Samiz]

I think Hiller will have a bounceback game. I feel like Anaheim just knows exactly how to score against him and are really good at going to the net. If the D can help keep the front of the net clear, I think Hiller can get it done

[Coach]

Gaudreau, Monahan, Hudler on the 4th line? What is this madness?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Gaudreau, Monahan, Hudler on the 4th line? What is this madness?

I mean, it's just the order it was typed out in.

[sureLoss]

Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
#Flames Kris Russell is day-to-day...may or may not play vs. #Wild. Mikael Backlund, Michael Frolik, Mark Giordano will all play. #CGYvsMIN

[Robo]

Originally Posted by Buff

I'm more disappointed than angry, but what is the alternative? Ortio hasn't shown us he is better than Hiller.

Yeah that is exactly why i shouldn't be angry ortio hasn't shown he is any better but with hiller you already know the outcome without having to watch the game

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
#Flames Kris Russell is day-to-day...may or may not play vs. #Wild. Mikael Backlund, Michael Frolik, Mark Giordano will all play. #CGYvsMIN

Not the kind of news you want to see so close to the deadline. I'm sure he'll be fine by then, but teams would be calling because of his shot blocking selfless play. If he's hurt, or getting over an injury come the 29th that will drive his value way down.

[polak]

Maybe he has a nagging injury and they're keeping him off the ice for something currently in the works?

[Benched]

you know we've officially given up when Hartley moves Benett to center (in a game)...'cause then even Hartley the great dreamer is writing the season off.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Benched

you know we've officially given up when Hartley moves Benett to center (in a game)...'cause then even Hartley the great dreamer is writing the season off.

I'm not thrilled about watching meaningless hockey.