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Old 03-17-2016, 12:20 PM   #1
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Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions · 2m2 minutes ago  Calgary, Alberta

Backstrom starts for Flames Sunday in MTL . Ortio can COL Friday.


News or rumour? I don't think Hiller sees the ice again for Calgary
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:24 PM   #2
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Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions · 2m2 minutes ago  Calgary, Alberta

Backstrom starts for Flames Sunday in MTL . Ortio can COL Friday.


News or rumour? I don't think Hiller sees the ice again for Calgary
On the last sentence, good! Goodbye and good riddance.

Interesting to see them name goalies in advance. What happens if Ortio pitches a shutout tomorrow and then gets benched for a non back-2-back game? Surely the better idea would have been to start Ortio tomorrow and see how he does before deciding on Sunday's goalie. Then, even if he gets the start has a strong game Sunday, Backstrom could still go for Monday against the Leafs because its a back to back.
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:26 PM   #3
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Nice. I hope he goes out and has a good game. At least he's starting against a team that is on the same level as the Flames.
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:27 PM   #4
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Looking forward to seeing how he looks. Was a good goalie at one time. He has a lot to play for.
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:29 PM   #5
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Well I'll be damned.
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Time to put an end to this winning games shenanigans.
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Old 03-17-2016, 12:31 PM   #7
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Flames/Hartley trying to be 'fair'. Play Backstrom again a team with nothing to play for so not to impact the standings if he's a complete disaster.
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He'll probably stand on his head.
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I thought he would play one of the games against the Habs/Leafs. Give him that start and ride Ortio the other 11
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I really really hope Hartley gives him the start on the 24th against Minnesota.
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It's good to give Ortio a rest to avoid injury down the stretch.

I'm not particularly interested in how Backstrom looks because he'll probably get a game or two, and then be gone.
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I hope he starts in Anaheim, Maybe he can buck the trend lol.
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As long as Ortio gets in the number of games needed so he doesn't become a UFA then I don't really care who starts the other games.
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As long as Ortio gets in the number of games needed so he doesn't become a UFA then I don't really care who starts the other games.
Already done.
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As long as Ortio gets in the number of games needed so he doesn't become a UFA then I don't really care who starts the other games.
Already happened.
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As long as Ortio gets in the number of games needed so he doesn't become a UFA then I don't really care who starts the other games.
I think he already got them.
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He was promised a start so it is good to see them standing by that.
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Might as well see what he's got
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Already done.
Wasn't keeping track, thought it was like 17 games or something. Good to hear.
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This is the extent to which the Flames will tank. They are prepared to start backups vs non-playoff teams on the road. It's the smart move.
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