[GDT] Final Preseason game. Jets @ Flames. 7pm MT. calgaryflames.com & TSN via CentreIce

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by chummer

https://twitter.com/user/status/1446691125721321472

Love coach Sutter calling out people who said, "other people had picked the team", I assume pointing at those who have mentioned that Sutter had his desire on who to add while Treliving had other thoughts, and then going further to say these people haven't really thought things out well LOL. It's like he reads CP!

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Dunno about Rittich, but I heard at least one person on TV say Sigalet scouted Vladar.

Anyway it sounds like Mackinnon saw him and sent tape to Sigalet, who then pushed for him: https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/flam...sk/c-295375058

Again. The statement Sigalet found him is false is true. He didn't find Rittich the scouts did.

[Macman]

It's good to have Darryl as our coach now, at least we know that's solid.

[Dajazz]

Perfect.

Until the moment he said “Eric provides some stability”. That’s Eric Gudbransen. lol.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by TheSquatch

The odds Z sits first game are none, I would think. Sign a guy for 4 mil a year and sit him out? Not a good look.

That said, playing the oilers, maybe you want the fastest skaters out there, I dunno. I think playing a guy who takes up a lot of ice and has a big reach probably makes sense.

I don't think Sutter cares too much about a good look. I think the decision ultimately falls on Sutter in that regard. Also, you'd think that with the amount of energy the Flames spend on worrying about a good look they'd be a more attractive destination for players.

Winning, and a winning culture makes you look good as an organization. I get it's only preseason, but Zadorov was Calgary's 7th or 8th best defense-man in preseason. I get that he is a vet, and he gets paid handsomely, but he is a smart enough dude to realize he needs to step up ASAP.

Finally, it was very telling in Sutter's interview today regarding the D. He said he is pretty sure of how Ras and Noah are gonna play. He followed it with "thankfuly we got Tanny and Erik to give us some stability, and we need other guys to step up". Which essentially means Gudbranson is on the team for the opening game. That leaves 2 spots for Zadorov, Kylington, and Valimaki. Does Kylington sit after a great camp? Does Valimaki sit despite his potential? or Does Zadorov sit despite his contract?

[djsFlames]

David Staples & the Coil cronies on Saturday night:





McDebbie:



Stink Eye the Anti-Science Guy:

[Chingas]

What did Darryl mean about being informed that Johnny was hurt "but that wasn't true either?"

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Dajazz

Perfect.

Until the moment he said “Eric provides some stability”. That’s Eric Gudbransen. lol.

I thought Gudbranson was good again tonight

[DoubleK]

That Sutter interview cements that Gubrandson was on his suggestion.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I thought Gudbranson was good again tonight

Laughing hard at myself for saying this, but I forgot he even played.

That's how invisible he was.

Well keep it up, Ghostbranson.

[TheScorpion]

Which six D play on opening night?

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Which six D play on opening night?

That's a tough one. My guess is the 6 we saw tonight:

Hanifin - Andersson
Kylington - Tanev
Valimaki - Gudbranson

But I wouldn't be surprised if Zadorov is in Valimaki's spot. In fact, I am changing my answer:

Zadorov - Gudbranson

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Zadorov - Gudbranson

Gross.

[Knightslayer]

I'm more excited for sutter interviews than the actual game.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

That's a tough one. My guess is the 6 we saw tonight:

Hanifin - Andersson
Kylington - Tanev
Valimaki - Gudbranson

But I wouldn't be surprised if Zadorov is in Valimaki's spot. In fact, I am changing my answer:

Zadorov - Gudbranson

I wouldn't be surprised to see no Kylington, tbh. But I do think Valimaki deserves to sit more out of the two younger guys. I'd prefer to see them both, though.

[djsFlames]

Really funny that Darryl may have very well fired a shot at CP after the 3 minute mark.

Not many other places would you find rampant complaining about the signings eating up spots for young players.

He said he listens to Loubo on the fan religiously. Who's to say he doesn't scan through the boards too? He seems more plugged into the noise than most.

[Galakanokis]

This might be the rantings of man with too many Moscow mules down his gullet but I have not had an issue with Grubranson's play the past few games. He's solid in the defensive end and more times than not makes the right play. I'm not as nervous as I was when the he first signed. Of course keep his minutes low and the competition light but he seems serviceable.

I like Gawdin. He's better than Ryan and I liked Ryan. He makes the team.

[TheScorpion]

The Kylington-Gudbranson pairing was destroyed at 5-on-5 tonight FWIW. Out-chanced 7-0.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I wouldn't be surprised to see no Kylington, tbh. But I do think Valimaki deserves to sit more out of the two younger guys. I'd prefer to see them both, though.

I hope that Valimaki and Kylington both make the team. I hope neither of these young players are placed on waivers to be sent down.

I have a feeling this would be the year for Kylington to be claimed. He has looked very good in camp and I feel like it would be a similar situation to what happened with Paul Byron… the team signed veterans like Mason Raymond rather than give a developing guy who was progressing well a shot on the permanent roster. That lead to him being claimed and flourishing with another team.


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[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

The Kylington-Gudbranson pairing was destroyed at 5-on-5 tonight FWIW

Damn.. that sucks to hear.

How was Valimaki-Tanev as a pairing? I'm going to guess Kylington was a better fit there.