I can’t find a whipping boy on our team

[dino7c]

honestly with the events of last summer I don't think we need to be harsh on any player...critique the game sure but don't go overboard these are human beings

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by dino7c

honestly with the events of last summer I don't think we need to be harsh on any player...critique the game sure but don't go overboard these are human beings

Not only that, they’re 4-0 and the expectations were closer to 0-4

Why look for a goat? Says more about you than them if you do

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by FBI

Was thinking about it today. There is not one player on our team that has been a disappointment so far. Been awhile since at least personally I haven’t had a whipping boy.

Excellent:
Huberdeau - great start and making tons of slick passes with way less giveaways
Andersson - seems like he is on a mission this year
Wolf - awooooo
Zary - kid just seems to be getting better and better
Pospisil - see above

Great:
Lomberg - comes as advertised. Ball of hate always zipping around
Kuzy - lots of points early and hasn’t even hit his stride yet I don’t think
Weegar - a few beauty shots so far

Surprisingly good:
Bahl - looking steady back there
Bean - same, these guys are reminding me of smart defensive defenseman
Pachal - continuing the trend of being somebody to count on
Mantha - fitting in really well so far, has some nice patience and chemistry with Huberdeau
Kirkland - what a story

Good:
Vladar- nothin to complain about here, 2 road games, 2 road wins
Honzek - just want him to catch a few breaks
Klapka - his games have looked great as well. I love the giant reach and defensive steals as well
Backlund - steady and good start
Coleman - same as Backlund
Barrie - hasn’t had much of a chance yet but didn’t look bad at all
Miromanov - hasn’t shown the offensive flash yet but has been pretty stable
Coronato - loved the speed today on the EN!
Kadri - decent start
So who am I missing? Has to be a goat somewhere?

Hanley. He’s holding a spot a young guy deserves. How can it be a rebuild if he is here. Ect ect ect ect.

That would be my pick.

[chummer]

Even the new guy is good.

[Locke]

One does not merely 'find' a Whipping Boy! He emerges from the mist! Like a Messiah!

[CsInMyBlood]

Miromanov is definitely the player that doesn't seem to know what hes doing on a lot of shifts but it hasn't hurt the team at all.

[FBI]

I’m not “looking” for a whipping boy btw I’m just impressed that every player is playing well and can’t really remember that happening.

[Robbob]

My vote is for the shot clock guy at the dome. He is so stingy with that shot clicker.

[Strange Brew]

Why would you expect a team with a perfect record to have a whipping boy?

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Why would you expect a team with a perfect record to have a whipping boy?

Because Flames Fans need something to complain about instead of just enjoying things.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by FBI

I’m not “looking” for a whipping boy btw I’m just impressed that every player is playing well and can’t really remember that happening.

And yet you started a thread to discuss whipping boys, after a perfect 4-0 start, and despite your own assertion that you 'can't find' one. The only time you 'can't find' something, is when you're looking for it.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Robbob

My vote is for the shot clock guy at the dome. He is so stingy with that shot clicker.

This is great! Someone find out what his name is and we can curse him all season!

I can picture it now...

"Honey, there are hockey fans on the internet who appear to hate you..."

"Wha....?" *bewildered expression*

And next year it'll be the Zamboni driver!

[theikon]

Honestly, I think Chris Butler has really sucked this year.

[FBI]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

And yet you started a thread to discuss whipping boys, after a perfect 4-0 start, and despite your own assertion that you 'can't find' one. The only time you 'can't find' something, is when you're looking for it.

Lol
Ok whatever, bad thread naming. Should have called it “I’m surprised there isn’t a whipping boy yet”

[calumniate]

Originally Posted by theikon

Honestly, I think Chris Butler has really sucked this year.

Butlersoft! TM

[Goriders]

Maybe conman needs to bring in someone for the role. It’s currently unfilled.

Corey Perry?

[saillias]

Wait 2 weeks. There's several obvious candidates who are going to become one the moment the team hits a skid. Most of the same ones from the past few years + Mantha

[Johnny Makarov]

I wouldn't lose any sleep if we traded Rasmus. Especially at his all time high right now...lol

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

I think I’d move Lomberg into excellent. Dude is a perfect fit for Calgary and plays with his heart on his sleeve- literally never takes a shift off.

Huska was asked about Lomberg in his scrum today and paid the guy the ultimate compliment IMO when he said

"Lombo gives his linemates no choice but to play the right way because Lombo does it start to finish every night"

(something like that but the bolded was verbatim)

Really good player for that role and certainly not the same guy that left 5 years ago.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Huska was asked about Lomberg in his scrum today and paid the guy the ultimate compliment IMO when he said

"Lombo gives his linemates no choice but to play the right way because Lombo does it start to finish every night"

(something like that but the bolded was verbatim)

Really good player for that role and certainly not the same guy that left 5 years ago.

Lomberghini is a beast. Great pickup if you want to change the culture.