[News] Breen sent down, D.Jones on IR, B. Jones called up

[sureLoss]

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames 12s Joey MacDonald will start in net tomorrow. #CGYNJD

[Husky]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Pat Steinberg‏@Fan960Steinberg30s

#Flames lines this morning: Glencross-Street-Galiardi; Baertschi-Monahan-Stempniak; Bouma-Backlund-Hudler; Jackman-Colborne-McGrattan

Good. I was hoping Bouma would get some top 9 time.

[sureLoss]

Hartley says Blair Jones will not dress tomorrow

[FlamesAddiction]

I just hope that D. Jones isn't out long. Going on the IR isn't a good sign though.

[Imported_Aussie]

Blair Jones does two things - covers David Jones physical presence on the right wing and allows them to bench Colborne and start Jones instead as the 4th line centre. Expect Jones to slot in if one of Jackman, McGrattan, Colborne does anything to warrant benching

[ComixZone]

Jones being called up and not dressing makes a lot more sense than calling up Hanowski and not dressing him.

Let Hanowski keep playing in the AHL while Jones can sit in the pressbox in the NHL. This move speaks to the fact that Hartley's decision was to play Jackman, and they just needed another body in case of an emergency.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Imported_Aussie

Blair Jones does two things - covers David Jones physical presence on the right wing and allows them to bench Colborne and start Jones instead as the 4th line centre. Expect Jones to slot in if one of Jackman, McGrattan, Colborne does anything to warrant benching

If Blair slots into the 4th line then I would like to see Street in the pressbox and bump the rest of the centers up.

Backlund
Monahan
Colborne
B.Jones

That way we can actually take a look of Colborne away from the 4th line.

Then again, we don't need Blair for that, Bouma could have centered the 4th line.

[Imported_Aussie]

Originally Posted by Wolven

If Blair slots into the 4th line then I would like to see Street in the pressbox and bump the rest of the centers up.

Backlund
Monahan
Colborne
B.Jones

That way we can actually take a look of Colborne away from the 4th line.

Then again, we don't need Blair for that, Bouma could have centered the 4th line.

Can't bench Street - he is playing well. He is not wowing people like Monahan, but he is playing a solid, responsible game, and good play should be rewarded

[flambers]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I just hope that D. Jones isn't out long. Going on the IR isn't a good sign though.

Release said week to week, that's not good.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Hartley says Blair Jones will not dress tomorrow

It will be interesting to see on how the team adjusts to the fist real adversity they have faced all season, and I wonder how much this news will move the sport select odds.........

[Goodlad]

Originally Posted by Wolven

If Blair slots into the 4th line then I would like to see Street in the pressbox and bump the rest of the centers up.

Backlund
Monahan
Colborne
B.Jones

That way we can actually take a look of Colborne away from the 4th line.

Then again, we don't need Blair for that, Bouma could have centered the 4th line.

Why would we bench Street? Especially in favor of Blair Jones or Colborne. He's played very well in his role. I'd hate to see him "rewarded" with a trip to the press-box

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by Goodlad

Why would we bench Street?

So that the team can get a longer look at someone with more upside and longterm value?

[Muta]

Originally Posted by Parallex

So that the team can get a longer look at someone with more upside and longterm value?

Ben Street is only 26. He's earned his spot on the starting roster, and has developed his game in the AHL - which most rookies would benefit from doing anyways. Street is now ready; hence the point of 'developing' a player.

If you wanted a look at the rookies, there was a YoungStars tournament in September. There was also a prospects camp in July. At this point, Street is the better option. He's still a prospect in the Flames' eyes.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

I was at the Heat practice this morning. Ward had a very very lengthy conversation with Breen after practice.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Pat Steinberg‏@Fan960Steinberg30s

#Flames lines this morning: Glencross-Street-Galiardi; Baertschi-Monahan-Stempniak; Bouma-Backlund-Hudler; Jackman-Colborne-McGrattan

Glad to see that our 1st line will remain the same.

Bouma-Backlund-Hudler looks very promising too.

[Miniac]

Originally Posted by automaton 3

Have there been any updates on Cammalleri or Stajan? Hopefully one or both are back soon.

During the game last night, TSN reported that Cammy will be another 2-3 weeks.

[Tinordi]

Originally Posted by flambers

Release said week to week, that's not good.

Most likely a concussion after he was popped in the 3rd

[kirant]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

Based on his play last night I'd say Jones is a better option than Colborne.

I think Colborne's play last night is best left as "Incomplete". I think we could evaluate him as much as we could McGrattan.

I'm not even sure I heard either of their names called.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Tinordi

Most likely a concussion after he was popped in the 3rd

I thought it kind of looked like his shoulder.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

I was at the Heat practice this morning. Ward had a very very lengthy conversation with Breen after practice.

I would chip in to get you one of these: