11-14-2022, 12:00 PM
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#41
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by cam_calderon
5:30 puck drop in Ottawa seems a bit odd too.
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I read somewhere that the time was moved to accommodate the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony. OTT is hosting a viewing party after the game.
Alfredsson is being inducted.
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11-14-2022, 12:23 PM
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#42
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJones
Honestly, Ruzicka having chemistry with Lindholm and Toffoli might be a blessing.
I don't understand stacking the 4th line though. We can't score, spreading out the talent isn't a solution to that.
Ruzicka - Lindholm - Toffoli
Huberdeau - Kadri - Dube
Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman
Ride those three lines hard.
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It's not "spreading out the talent," though. I think this is pretty clearly just a temporary situation to get Huberdeau back in the lineup, get him going, while also coaching a few slumping players through their current struggles. Does anyone honestly think that this arrangement is one that Sutter envisions to have long-term success? I have no doubt that something like what you posted above is the goal.
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11-14-2022, 12:26 PM
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#43
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: YYZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Figured as much, but thought I would ask.
As for me finding a better source, I am an old luddite, and not the one to ask.
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https://www.hockeydb.com/
https://www.hockey-reference.com/
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11-14-2022, 12:34 PM
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#44
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Voted for Kodos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Save % 30th, Shooting % 31st.
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That we have a .500 record with those stats is pretty amazing.
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11-14-2022, 12:54 PM
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#45
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Voted for Kodos
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Francis leaving half the quote off, to intentional create a controversy where one doesn't exist, is beyond bush league. He should be ashamed of himself for that. But he will think he is just doing his job.
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This is basically Francis' go to.
I don't understand why the team continues to let him cover the team in any form.
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11-14-2022, 01:04 PM
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#46
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Backstop
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These will only list injuries when a player actually misses time though, no?
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11-14-2022, 01:06 PM
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#47
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
This is basically Francis' go to.
I don't understand why the team continues to let him cover the team in any form.
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Because the Flames aren't the Oilers. The moment you try to control the narrative, you look like a fool.
Let the media say whatever they like. And assume that truth and sensibility eventually rise to the top.
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11-14-2022, 01:08 PM
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#48
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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The GM is on the Eric Francis Show this afternoon.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1592230911109918720
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11-14-2022, 01:08 PM
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#49
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Nostradamus
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: London Ont.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bingo
Man you're a broken record on the Lucic thing.
Can't believe the extremes around this guy. His defenders and detractors are both out to lunch.
He's a fourth line guy with fourth line metrics that should be on the fourth line for sure.
But he's also a guy that has intangibles that suggest there's more going on when he gets ice time than a simple sort of goals and assists or even xGF% would defend.
For tonight I think this is a way to do a few things (not saying I agree with all of them)
1. Get Huberdeau back into the lineup
2. Bench a fourth liner
3. Try Dube up the middle to get him going
4. Balance the lines with the offence not chugging
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I know one thing is when Lucic is on the ice and coming after the puck that's been shot in, there is definite panic in the d-man who is retrieving. This often leads to rushed break-out passes and quick chips up the boards that the Flames recover. Not sure how much of that shows up in advanced metrics.
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11-14-2022, 01:09 PM
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#50
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
That we have a .500 record with those stats is pretty amazing.
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Especially considering strength of schedule
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11-14-2022, 01:14 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
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Last edited by mile; 11-14-2022 at 01:26 PM.
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11-14-2022, 02:02 PM
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#52
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Uranus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
They need some lucky bounces. Then their confidence will return, and the offensive creativity will start to flow.
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I do agree that they are do for some good fortune as they have been playing pretty well the last 3-4 games. but more pucks to the middle of the ice, specifically the slot, is very much required. It's not just a case of bounces.
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11-14-2022, 02:03 PM
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#53
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Lifetime Suspension
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Lol play those big minutes. Huberdeau gets 15 mins a game.
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11-14-2022, 02:27 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
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I'm calling it. Break out game for Hubey tonight.
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11-14-2022, 02:54 PM
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#55
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
I do agree that they are do for some good fortune as they have been playing pretty well the last 3-4 games. but more pucks to the middle of the ice, specifically the slot, is very much required. It's not just a case of bounces.
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Completely agreed, and I think some of the frustrating absence of this has been on missing Huberdeau, and also on Kadri not playing his best hockey the past couple weeks.
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11-14-2022, 03:06 PM
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#56
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Alberta
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If i could choose one person to get hit with a meteor, it would be Eric Francis. Not wishing any pain, just want him to disappear entirely from earth.
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11-14-2022, 03:06 PM
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#57
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Backlund has been one of the best forwards this season. Huberdeau playing on a line with him shouldn't be seen as a punishment. If he is the player he was built up to be by the fans and media, it shouldn't really matter.
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11-14-2022, 03:10 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJones
Honestly, Ruzicka having chemistry with Lindholm and Toffoli might be a blessing.
I don't understand stacking the 4th line though. We can't score, spreading out the talent isn't a solution to that.
Ruzicka - Lindholm - Toffoli
Huberdeau - Kadri - Dube
Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman
Ride those three lines hard.
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Moving Dube to #4C makes sense, but bumping Lucic up to the 2nd line doesn't. I'd instead give someone like Phillips or Zary a shot at #2RW, or perhaps Ritchie.
Ruzicka - Lindholm - Toffoli
Huberdeau - Kadri - ?
Mangiapane - Backlund - Coleman
Lucic - Dube - Lewis
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11-14-2022, 03:12 PM
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#59
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Backlund has been one of the best forwards this season. Huberdeau playing on a line with him shouldn't be seen as a punishment. If he is the player he was built up to be by the fans and media, it shouldn't really matter.
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Then why have Lewis on the RW?
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11-14-2022, 03:13 PM
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#60
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Plutanamo Bay.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ComixZone
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He even went on to bring up Huberdeau again and how he will help the power play. Francis is sidewalk gum.
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