Training Camp Day 15 Notes - Milano and Eakin released

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I don't get having Andersson over Weegar on PP1. Weegar is quicker in case of a rush the other way, AND he has better offensive skills. I'm unconvinced that Andersson's shot is worth having on the top unit.

It wouldn't surprise me if the PP struggles out of the gate. I don't feel that Andersson is very good at bringing the puck up the ice and executing the back pass. Last year, the Flames heavily relied on Gaudreau for zone entries and I believe it is going to take them a while to get consistently good at it to begin the season.

[Burning Beard]

Rasmus is a young dman who they are still developing. If they think he can run the PP who am I to argue. Hopefully he grows in the role more this year and can get his shot through more.

[jlh2640]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Glad the PTOs were released. Nothing specifically against them, but they won't move the needle on the team and we have better internal options coming.

Time to get down to business. Get systems in place and get some practice time in so that they're ready for game 1. I do not want to see them lose another season opener.

They will lose. This is a forgone conclusion. It’s what we do.

[FireGilbert]

If the Mariners can end their record playoff drought the Flames can end their record opening night drought.

[dino7c]

how can Kylington count against the cap but faker Mike Smith doesn't

bit of a joke

[activeStick]

Flames don't run their business that way.

[Samonadreau]

Is the opening night loss streak still a thing or did we win game 1 last season? My mind is in a pretzel right now for some reason.

[CF84]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Is the opening night loss streak still a thing or did we win game 1 last season? My mind is in a pretzel right now for some reason.

It's still a thing...

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

I think Stone should be next to go. He has been fine in the O-zone and PP but not sure he is an significant enough upgrade on Mackey or Meloche 5 on 5 to warrant a contract. Unlikely he would get much PP time outside of pre-season.

Wouldn't be surprised if he is signed to 1 year, league minimum and sent down to start the season, to be honest.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Is the opening night loss streak still a thing or did we win game 1 last season? My mind is in a pretzel right now for some reason.

Forever and always is a thing.....until it isn't.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Is the opening night loss streak still a thing or did we win game 1 last season? My mind is in a pretzel right now for some reason.

They lost in Edmonton on opening night last year. And then the Oilers won, like, eight of their first ten games, and the media was ready to award them the Cup at the end of October. Puljujarvi was a 1.00 pt/GP player, and Oilers fans were convinced their team was neigh unbeatable.

It was a hilariously ludicrous timeline.

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[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Bingo

And what to make of the new giant winger?



His metrics were good last night, but man I barely noticed him.

Flew to Calgary Tuesday, then flew to Winnipeg Thursday. Got a morning skate in with teammates who's names he probably hasn't even heard before then played 10 minutes with lots of special teams gaps between shifts. As a bottom 6 guy I'm not sure there's anything you could expect to see

[TheSkinner]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Flew to Calgary Tuesday, then flew to Winnipeg Thursday. Got a morning skate in with teammates who's names he probably hasn't even heard before then played 10 minutes with lots of special teams gaps between shifts. As a bottom 6 guy I'm not sure there's anything you could expect to see

I hope that's not a hardship he can't handle. Couple hours of flights. Good luck playing in the western conference.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by TheSkinner

I hope that's not a hardship he can't handle. Couple hours of flights. Good luck playing in the western conference.

I may have misunderstood, but I think he said that he had to do some immigration related tasks and he ended up not flying out until 2:00 am or something like that.

I think it was probably a whirlwind couple of days. I wouldn't be too worried. He looked good at the beginning of the game. It's possible he was just really tired. Plus just the general unexpected upheaval in his routine probably made it difficult to relax. As the season gets under way and he gets settled in Calgary, I doubt the longer travel times will affect him more than what is normal for most players.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheSkinner

I hope that's not a hardship he can't handle. Couple hours of flights. Good luck playing in the western conference.

new team, new line mates, new systems

come on it wasn't just the travel

[Itse]

Our last opening night win is I think from 2009.

Kipprusoff in net, 5-3 win against Vancouver.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by TheSkinner

I hope that's not a hardship he can't handle. Couple hours of flights. Good luck playing in the western conference.

Actually, he took a commercial flight to Calgary Tuesday night, had hours of trouble with immigration, then took a commercial flight to Winnipeg Wednesday morning and did not have even one practice with his new team before playing.

Now tell me how usual that is in the Western Conference.

[cam_wmh]

Has anyone watched any of Derek Stephan’s PTO’ games with the Canes?

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by TheSkinner

I hope that's not a hardship he can't handle. Couple hours of flights. Good luck playing in the western conference.

I'm certain that's not a hardship, but I think you can take no useful information from 10 minutes of playing time in that situation

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Has anyone watched any of Derek Stephan’s PTO’ games with the Canes?

No, but I believe they said they will be offering him a contract.