[GDT] Flames vs. Coyotes, 7 pm, SNW

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

I am a 'big picture' fan, not a 'today' fan.

If that's the road you want to go down.

So you're a bandwagon fan then?

[The Fonz]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

So you're a bandwagon fan then?

Bandwagon doesn't mean what you're implying here.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Vulcan

Anyone know if Wideman plays tonight?

Yes, per Steinberg.

Johnny Gaudreau-Sean Monahan-Micheal Ferland
Kenny Agostino-Mikael Backlund-Michael Frolik
Lance Bouma-Josh Jooris-Joe Colborne
Brandon Bollig-Matt Stajan-Garnet Hathaway

Mark Giordano-Dougie Hamilton
Jyrki Jokipakka-Deryk Engelland
Jakub Nakladal-Dennis Wideman

Wideman’s return to the lineup makes things very complicated. Because Tyler Wotherspoon was up on emergency recall, he’ll have to be returned to Stockton of the American League now that Wideman is ready to return. As soon as the Flames had six healthy, regular defencemen ready to go, emergency conditions would disappear which is the case now. To make matters more complicated, TJ Brodie will miss tonight’s game with a mid-body injury but they’ll be able to stay at six d-men with Engelland’s return to the lineup. Engelland missed Wednesday night with a minor lower body injury.

Gameday #68: Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

Mark Giordano-Dougie Hamilton
Jyrki Jokipakka-Deryk Engelland
Jakub Nakladal-Dennis Wideman

Expecting Ortio to get lit up tonight

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Expecting Ortio to get lit up tonight

I am actually expecting a very strong game back from Wideman. I think he will be a man with something to prove tonight. As for Engelland I think Jokipakka will compliment him well, and it would be a very physical pairing to play against. At least that's what my rose colored glasses tell me.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I am actually expecting a very strong game back from Wideman. I think he will be a man with something to prove tonight.

Why, what happened?

[polak]

I'm expecting that the coyotes will all need new shin pads after Dennis Wideman is done shooting directly at them today.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by heep223

Why, what happened?

I just remember last season when he was scratched for a game, and returned like a rejuvenated player. This time he had 19 games, so there's, hopefully, a chance he finds his game again.

[TBone290]

With the Wideman reduction, I wonder how many penalties called tonight...

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Originally Posted by polak

I'm expecting that the coyotes will all need new shin pads after Dennis Wideman is done shooting directly at them today.

Hahaha I genuinely am laughing so very hard right now. Brilliant.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by TBone290

With the Wideman reduction, I wonder how many penalties called tonight...

Not that many, but Wideman might just get a game misconduct on his first shift, to make the punishment an even 20 games.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Be interesting to see the Yotes without OEL. He's a big part of the team and the power play obviously. Of course we're without Brodie as well. Both teams missing their best defensemen.

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[FlameZilla]

I really hope Wideman doesn't go on a rampage cross checking refs in the face this time.

[calgaryblood]

*Insert overused Wideman joke here*

[polak]

*Insert *Insert Joke Here* Joke Here*

[868904]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

Yes, per Steinberg.

Gameday #68: Arizona Coyotes vs. Calgary Flames

So I guess if Brodie comes back before Bennett, Agostino has to go back down, and one of the dmen (presumably Engelland) will have to play up front?

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by 868904

So I guess if Brodie comes back before Bennett, Agostino has to go back down, and one of the dmen (presumably Engelland) will have to play up front?

Nope. We'd still be in an emergency situation having only 11 healthy forwards. We can keep Agostino up until we have 12 healthy forwards not including him.

[saillias]

I'm pretty impressed with the tank job being pulled off for this game.

Arizona announces OEL won't play, Flames raise them TJ Brodie, Sam Bennett

Spoiler!

[hockey.modern]

Kristen Odland ‏@Kristen_Odland:

Yes, it's true. Deryk Engelland is wearing an 'A' on his sweater.

Wideman out for warm-ups with no 'A' on his sweater.

Wideman and Nakladal are paired together in warm-ups.