[GT] Flames vs Canucks

[Karl]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

Freddie Hamilton should have played his last minutes as a Calgary Flame.

Bury him and recall Janko.

fyp.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by Serapth

Apparently you missed him slew footing a Canuck player immediately after getting out of the box?

This is a player who historically takes idiotic penalties... taking idiotic penalties.

Didn’t miss it, it was a trip not a slew foot.

Look the issue with that is if Tkachuk did it it would be great because it was on Dorset. Bennett is the flavour of the month for bitching.

[Stay Golden]

Canuck fans showing who they really are.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Beninho

he has not produced at a rate that was expected of him. He still makes low IQ plays and doesn't seem to be able to grasp the center position, it's time we at least see what Janko can do at center because he looked better than Bennett in pre-season, has a much bigger body and a better shot. It's time

I think the low IQ plays are what bug me the most. If he was playing smart hockey and the points weren't coming that's one thing, but I think the points aren't coming because he can't adjust from junior to the NHL.

[soreshins]

They just want to use Jagr as a talking point. He has been fine. Nothing to see here

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Your talking about Gulutzan nope wrong coach, he is a mute.

Can you post the link to the dressing room live stream you have access to?

[direwolf]

I'd be ok with Bennett sitting a game, just to send a message.

[1qqaaz]

The main problem today is lack of discipline.
Mostly due to:
-Sloppy play
-Overabundance of chippy/low-skill players
-Reffing

It's hard to evaluate the play of the team beyond the penalties.

At least the Canucks don't look good

[JFK]

If that was the Dome I'd be stealing so many of those free towels.

[bubbsy]

Bennett is the flame I cheer for most, but he's looked frigin useless offensively, defensively, and for all that talk of being a poop disturbed all he does is take penalties, never does anything that actually draws one.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Bennett is the flavour of the month for bitching.

What do you think happened? We had a meeting that you missed where we all got together and decided we were going to single out Bennett for ####s-n-giggles?

Maybe people aren't happy with Bennett's play is because Bennett's play has warranted the criticism?

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Well I guess Bennett's a bust eh folks? Trade him now while the getting is still reasonably good?

Truth is the entire team is playing like theyre drunk or hungover. Theyre all playing bad. Zeroing in on Bennett like a mob with pitch fork and torches is a bit much. At least hes hustling to cover up mistakes made instead of pouting about them.

Most non-Flames fans would consider him a bust, he lacks composure and still makes junior like plays. I haven't seen any progression from him, looks like the same player from his rookie season

[killer_carlson]

I liked gio ripping the officials at the end of the period.

[Ashasx]

really weird and inaccurate discussion on Jagr. Sportsnet is not good.

[calgaryblood]

That Bennett non call trip was the reason the Canucks were able to score. Gaudreau was late coming off the bench because Bennett was taking his sweet ass time tripping the Canucks player.



Nobody hates Bennett but he's making dumb decisions all over the ice. He's not a center.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I liked gio ripping the officials at the end of the period.

Missed it, but good!

[Bourque's Twin]

Bennett was most effective as a winger. He should play as a winger and Jankowski should be brought in.

[Husky]

Regardless of draft position Bennett still plays like a junior player. North/South player that rarely uses his linemates.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Well I guess Bennett's a bust eh folks? Trade him now while the getting is still reasonably good?

Truth is the entire team is playing like theyre drunk or hungover. Theyre all playing bad. Zeroing in on Bennett like a mob with pitch fork and torches is a bit much. At least hes hustling to cover up mistakes made instead of pouting about them.

I'm not entirely against trading him for two reasons:

1) he's a chip that can get you that top line right winger to play with Gaudreau and Monahan...may have to add on our end.

2) I think Jankowski can do as well as Bennett right now, and possibly a lot better. I just haven't seen much progression in Bennett's game over the last 2 years, and Jankowski has done nothing but progress since we drafted him.


I have been waiting for Bennett to be that big difference maker for a while now, and in that time Tkachuk has come in and done a better job of what I think Bennett's game should be about. It's hard not to be impatient with Sam, but he has to start showing something at some point.

[Kaine]

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