Roman Cervenka

[T@T]

When you consider Cervenka had one practice and didn't play at all for about 6 weeks I thought he was incredible,Hartley was smart starting him on the wing but I suspect he'll be at center within 2 weeks.

Even flames hater Hrudey can't hate this guys game.

[Yrebmi]

I don't think Hrudey hates the Flames. I actually think Calgary may be one of his preferred teams. He obviously was friends with Vernon.
He does have a bias towards the goalies pov - understandable. He also seems to be a mite harsher on judgments towards the Flames team (possibly to balance bias?). He is certainly no worse than many on Calgary Puck.

[Henry Fool]

Cervenka looked about as good as you could hope under the circumstances. Hudler has great vision in the offensive zone but also many weaknesses. Stajan worked his ass off for the Czechs in that game.

However, the final verdict comes after the season. Even bad teams get wins, even bad players have good games, and we haven't seen them beat a real team yet.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by Yrebmi

I don't think Hrudey hates the Flames. I actually think Calgary may be one of his preferred teams. He obviously was friends with Vernon.
He does have a bias towards the goalies pov - understandable. He also seems to be a mite harsher on judgments towards the Flames team (possibly to balance bias?). He is certainly no worse than many on Calgary Puck.

That's what I think as well. The goalie bias is certain, and he even admits that. Team to team I don't know if he is a Calgary fan but I have seen is speculated many times and I think he tries to keep from letting it show, but I think the frustration of being a Flames fan leaked out when he ripped Bourque to shreds for being lazy.

[Vinny01]

Hrudey is a season ticket holder if I am not mistaken? He definitely watches a ton of flames hockey and is more educated about the team than any national media member

[GreenLantern]

I get the sense that Hrudey is hard on the Flames the way a teacher leans on a student he knows can do better..

[indes]

I like Cervenka so far, he was hustlin out there on the backcheck, something I didn't expect for some reason

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Cervenka showed intelligence and skill and a surprising amount of jam along the boards. He's got a quick first few steps and looks pretty strong on his skates.

Like what I saw out of him in the first game. I suspect he'll move to centre at some point.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Henry Fool

However, the final verdict comes after the season. Even bad teams get wins, even bad players have good games, and we haven't seen them beat a real team yet.

What do you mean? They beat the Stanley Cup favorite.

[flamesaresmokin]

Originally Posted by blankall

Please find something better to do with your time than posting here.

Yeah, who want's to hear a fair analysis of the franchise when you can just ignore the facts? Aside from a couple of years post lockout, these Flames teams have been failures.

The team does need Cervenka to pan out in a serious way. If he does, this season could definitely turn out to be a lot better then many were predicting. I really like what I saw out of him against the Oilers (surprisingly) but let's wait and see where he's at after a handful of games here.

[kyuss275]

Was there a practice today? If so does anybody know the lines at practice?

[getbak]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Was there a practice today? If so does anybody know the lines at practice?

Same as the game on Saturday, except Tanguay was off for a maintenance day and Begin filled in for him between Glencross and Iginla. Also, Comeau and Jackman switched out on the fourth line.

The d-pairings were the same except Butler was paired with Sarich and Smith worked with Babchuk.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Hrudey is a season ticket holder if I am not mistaken? He definitely watches a ton of flames hockey and is more educated about the team than any national media member

Can't guarantee this, but he's been to every Flames' game so far this year, I've seen him at all of them.

[Five-hole]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Cervenka showed intelligence and skill and a surprising amount of jam along the boards. He's got a quick first few steps and looks pretty strong on his skates.

Like what I saw out of him in the first game. I suspect he'll move to centre at some point.

I gotta say that I disagree on his board play while otherwise agreeing that he looked quite good. I didn't see him engage the player on the boards very much. His puck skills and positioning were fine along the boards but when it came to trying to force a turnover I didn't see much from him.

That could easily be chalked up to one of the differences between international ice and NHL ice, though. And I'd rather he be competent in open ice as that's been an element sorely lacking from the Flames over the Brent Sutter era.

[FusionX]

Originally Posted by getbak

Same as the game on Saturday, except Tanguay was off for a maintenance day and Begin filled in for him between Glencross and Iginla. Also, Comeau and Jackman switched out on the fourth line.

The d-pairings were the same except Butler was paired with Sarich and Smith worked with Babchuk.

I hope they leave Jackman in over Comeau...

[T@T]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I get the sense that Hrudey is hard on the Flames the way a teacher leans on a student he knows can do better..

Hrudey is a born and raised oiler fan, If Kevin Lowe took a crap on his living room floor he would tell him it's ok and clean it up for him.

I suspect his wife makes him live in our fine city.

[vicarious]

Cervenka looked better as the game went on. I thought his first few shifts he looked nervous and hesitant. Hopefully what he did towards the end of the game are a sign of things to come.

The only thing that didn't seem to improve were his casual line changes, would like to see him hustle more on the way back to the bench.

I also hope Stajan gets bumped back down to the 4th line so that a younger, more talented player can join the czech mates line.

[troutman]

Uno Cervenka, por favor.

[Enoch Root]

make that dos

[FakenHaken]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

make that dos

tres frio Cervenka por favor