I’d say they’re pretty equal in value, but bring something different to the table. Tanev is what we had hoped for in Hamonic. I’m really glad we have him, he’s been nothing but great for us and should be protected.
It's almost like two guys arguing over an apple and an orange.
Brodie is better in transition, Tanev better in his own zone, both not all that good in the offensive zone.
It's a little troubling that the Flames played their best complete game of the season, yet the game overall was fairly even and wasn't an easy win. Winnipeg is a good team and one to watch out for once Dubois gets going. They really don't have any glaring weaknesses.
Yes, they do. That blue line is thin. They look fine right now, but we will see how the season plays out. Last night was only Winnipeg's fourth game on the road. They have played another in Toronto and two in Ottawa. The Senators have been abysmal, and yet even they were able to take the Jets to overtime.
BTW, after last night the Flames have a 7-0-1 record v. the Jets at the Saddledome going back to the start of the 2014–15 season. The remaining three games are all in Calgary.
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Hes quieted down because his boy Bennett is now on the top line. Cant act like Backlund is dragging him down anymore.
It's the same thing with some posters ragging on Backlund his entire career. The big thing with Backs is he does SO many other things other than put up points. Keeping a goal out of your net is just as important as scoring a goal. Some actually dont see it or refuse to acknowledge it for whatever reason.
All I know is Backlund is one of the most complete hockey players on the Flames and one of their most important. He makes any player on his line better. See scrubs such as Joe Colborne, Lance Bouma, Tom Kostopoulos, Tim Jackman, Sam Bennett, Milan Lucic, Blake Comeau, Lee Stempniak, Roman Cervenka, Mason Raymond. He plays with these guys without complaint and makes them look like legit NHLers.
Kills penalties, plays on the powerplay, plays against the top players in the game. Drives offense, makes zone entries, plays a full 200 foot game. High hockey IQ. Relied heavily with defensive zone starts. Always top 10 in the NHL in takeaways. In fact ranks 3rd in the NHL since the 2012-2013 season (9 seasons) with 496 takeaways. Only Ryan O'Reilly and Mark Stone have more. For a defensive specialist he also ranks 49th in points among all NHL centers over those 9 seasons.
Fact is this team leans heavily on Mikael Backlund. We are lucky to have him.
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It's a little troubling that the Flames played their best complete game of the season, yet the game overall was fairly even and wasn't an easy win. Winnipeg is a good team and one to watch out for once Dubois gets going. They really don't have any glaring weaknesses.
Their D aren’t very good. That’s a pretty glaring weakness.
It's a little troubling that the Flames played their best complete game of the season, yet the game overall was fairly even and wasn't an easy win. Winnipeg is a good team and one to watch out for once Dubois gets going. They really don't have any glaring weaknesses.
I thought Calgary didn’t have a lot of puck luck and had a decided edge, especially in the first which ended 0-0.
And while it was Calgary’s best game so far, they have a whole lot more in them IMO.
As an aside, I was prepping highlights from Sunday's game and tried to fix the SNET scoreclock for when the Flames wear the blasty jerseys since they default to the white C on red background which looks weird to me.
I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that cares about this stuff but oh well.
