[PGT] Bolts down Flames 3-1

[sa226]

Giordano has been on an upward trajectory for the past number of years to the point that if it wasn't for a couple of tough injuries, he would have at least one Norris trophy and was in contention for another.

I refuse to believe that he sucks all of a sudden. But he sure has been struggling. Its frustrating to watch.

Hudler's play doesn't really surprise me. I like him, but last year was an anomaly. It would be a huge mistake to re-sign him for the rumoured asking price.

I don't even see this as the fortold "regression" that the stats somehow prophesized. We just suck.

This team needs a serious enema.

[Flame$4Ever]

When is the management gonna call a closed door meeting with these lazy players??

[Stud_McCool]

All the players with a letter on their chest is the sucks.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by Flame$4Ever

When is the management gonna call a closed door meeting with these lazy players??

You sir have the best avatar on this site.

[VladtheImpaler]

That was a really entertaining game. I really enjoyed watching it. If we didn't have to beat a giant steer carcass in the other goal we would have won. I hate everything Bishop represents.

[Ashasx]

The last thing Treliving needs to do right now is make a panic trade from a position if weakness.

[Vinny01]

I thought the team played really well tonight. Ramo was good, the team generated chances and defended okay. Just a tough loss when we can't afford to take any more of those. Hamilton is nearly invisible which makes me sad. Gio and Hudler seem off this year

[VladtheImpaler]

Originally Posted by Wiggum_PI

Derek Grant was 78% on faceoffs tonight, 7/8 in the defensive zone. I think he's been decent so far and hope he stays in the lineup.

There are many guys who had long NHL careers because they could win 60%+ of the draws. We need a guy like that (and have needed for a long time)...

[Gaskal]

Grant = Sandbox 2.0?

[hockey.modern]

So will Ovechkin be all time Russian goal scorer after tomorrow's game?

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler

There are many guys who had long NHL careers because they could win 60%+ of the draws. We need a guy like that (and have needed for a long time)...

Early, but has Grant made Granlund and Arnold expendable? I have always been a big Arnold fan but didnt see this coming from Grant.

Center depth chart:
1. Monahan
2a. Backlund
2b. Bennett
4. Stajan
5. Grant
6. Janko (hes still in college but this is where he falls)
7. Granlund
8. Arnold
9. Others.......

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

Giorando is italian for Giordano. No joke. Look it up.

Actually It is Itialian equivalent to Jordan. It comes from Hebrew word " Yarden" meaning decend or flow down. It refers refering to the flow of the Jordan River that flows between Jordan and Isreal.

Cool story bro////

[Jing]

Originally Posted by skcli

Just sit Wideman for a few games that will be all.

This. Wideman has been absolutely horrible defensively this year. I have lost count when it comes to Wideman botching a breakout pass only to be hemmed in our own zone and then scored on. He needs to be scratched ASAP.

[heep223]

I am depressed. I wouldn't mind seeing some emotion from the boys at some point, I don't even care about Ws or Ls anymore. Just battle hard out there and don't take any ####. #### the Lightning, and #### the Capitals

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Early, but has Grant made Granlund and Arnold expendable? I have always been a big Arnold fan but didnt see this coming from Grant.

Center depth chart:
1. Monahan
2a. Backlund
2b. Bennett
4. Stajan
5. Grant
6. Janko (hes still in college but this is where he falls)
7. Granlund
8. Arnold
9. Others.......

Granlund can be a winger (and likely will with his lack of talent in the faceoff dot and out depth)

Arnold I think will eventually replace Stajan, who might be traded at some point over the next year or so.

[bubbsy]

I've already gave up on this squad.

At this stage is it that extreme to consider treviling an idiot?

Is there a move made that has tangibly made this team better? ?

[CaptainCrunch]

[Samonadreau]

Positives from tonights game:

1. Bennett
2. Bennett
3. BENNETT
4. Grant. That 4th line was good.
5. Ramo was solid and held it 1-1 till the late PP stammer goal.
6. Jones has been good this year. I wasnt a big Jones fan but he is winning me over.
7. Gaudreau/Monahan. Mony looks like he is on the verge of a breakout game.
8. I liked Russell tonight. Wasnt Brodies best game but he is Brodie.

Negatives:
Wideman, Hudler, first ten minutes, powerplay (even though we got one pp goal), the late penalty to Gio, Bishop.

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Is there a move made that has tangibly made this team better? ?

The Hamilton trade.

Signing Engelland, Hiller, and Bollig for their contributions last year and Engelland's contributions this year.

The Baertschi trade.

The Glencross trade.

Some moves have sucked. Raymond wasn't a very good signing, nor was retaining Ramo.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Early, but has Grant made Granlund and Arnold expendable? I have always been a big Arnold fan but didnt see this coming from Grant.

Center depth chart:
1. Monahan
2a. Backlund
2b. Bennett
4. Stajan
5. Grant
6. Janko (hes still in college but this is where he falls)
7. Granlund
8. Arnold
9. Others.......

I am in a bad mood so feel like arguing. Jankowski is not 6th on the depth chart until we see him play against pros. He is still just a prospect.

I do like how Grant has played. Exactly what you want in a depth player. Flames need to keep in mind that guys like him can be found every year. No need to sign the Raymond and Stajan contracts.