10-30-2013, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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I'm not upset to see Backlund scratched. He has had a few good games, but for the most part he has only been so-so. He could be so much better and I think that is the point Hartley is trying to make.
It's not about how much better Backlund is than another player. It's about getting the most out of him over a whole season. An extreme example is let's say you have an 80 point player playing like a 40 point player. Do you just accept that the player is going to keep playing that way and offer no repercussions because a 40 player in the line-up is still nice to have.... or do you scratch him hoping to light a fire under him to get him back to form?
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10-30-2013, 06:30 PM
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#122
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Ultra sensitive night on CP. Grab your Trojans
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10-30-2013, 06:30 PM
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#123
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North Vancouver
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Flames are playing well and getting their chances. Just gotta put one of them in.
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10-30-2013, 06:31 PM
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#124
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Red Deer, AB
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Jackman looks primed to take a stupid penalty.
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10-30-2013, 06:31 PM
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#125
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Butler with as many saves as Ramo so far.
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10-30-2013, 06:31 PM
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#126
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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10-30-2013, 06:31 PM
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#127
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Next to My Neighbour
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Need to bury some of these chances - especially on a 2 on 1.
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10-30-2013, 06:32 PM
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#128
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DropIt
Jackman looks primed to take a stupid penalty.
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Ya he saw Ern fight now he's all angsty.
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10-30-2013, 06:32 PM
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#129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
People are blaming Butler on that? He made a nice stop on the first shot. He can't play defense and goalie.
If he makes a stupid play, then fine.........but that goal was not his fault.
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100% his fault are you kidding? Defencemen in front of the net are supposed to take the stick or body. He did neither.
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10-30-2013, 06:32 PM
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#130
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Originally Posted by Zamboniman
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10-30-2013, 06:32 PM
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#131
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North Vancouver
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I think it's safe to say I almost hate the Leafs as much as I hate the Canucks and Oilers. Almost.
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10-30-2013, 06:34 PM
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#132
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH (Grew up in Calgary)
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Oh joy. Leafs have a player who has yet to score in the NHL. Y'all know what that means.
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10-30-2013, 06:35 PM
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#133
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Am I the only one finding the forum slow tonight?
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10-30-2013, 06:35 PM
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#134
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Red Deer, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I'm not upset to see Backlund scratched. He has had a few good games, but for the most part he has only been so-so. He could be so much better and I think that is the point Hartley is trying to make.
It's not about how much better Backlund is than another player. It's about getting the most out of him over a whole season. An extreme example is let's say you have an 80 point player playing like a 40 point player. Do you just accept that the player is going to keep playing that way and offer no repercussions because a 40 player in the line-up is still nice to have.... or do you scratch them hoping to light a fire under them to get them back to form?
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Maybe you stick him on a line that doesn't have McGratton on it?
Backlund has been one of the biggest contradictions of the "merrit" system this year. He has outplayed all our centers so far this year, but gets bumped down the depth chart once Colborne comes in for no reason at all. Then the same happens when Stajan comes back.
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10-30-2013, 06:35 PM
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#135
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Next to My Neighbour
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The refs must think these are th Red Wings wearing Leafs jerseys......For Halloween
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10-30-2013, 06:36 PM
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#136
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by direwolf
I think it's safe to say I almost hate the Leafs as much as I hate the Canucks and Oilers. Almost.
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My hate for the Canucks these days is middling because they are not that much of a threat. The Oilers are way too pathetic to be hated. Right now, the Leafs and Habs are probably above both in terms of hate.
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10-30-2013, 06:36 PM
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#137
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DropIt
Maybe you stick him on a line that doesn't have McGratton on it?
Backlund has been one of the biggest contradictions of the "merrit" system this year. He has outplayed all our centers so far this year, but gets bumped down the depth chart once Colborne comes in for no reason at all. Then the same happens when Stajan comes back.
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Backlund has outplayed Monahan? I think not.
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10-30-2013, 06:36 PM
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#138
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Austria, NOT Australia
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always hate to watch the home games vs the Leafs because of all those Leafs jerseys in attendance and the cheering when they score ... must be annoying when you're actually in the building
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10-30-2013, 06:37 PM
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#139
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: H-Town, Texas
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Doink
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10-30-2013, 06:38 PM
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#140
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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PP, about time.
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