Flames assign Sven Baertschi to the Heat

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

So, does his not being named to the Swiss team strike anyone else as further justification that Burke was correct in having him sent to the AHL?

I was a little surprised given the Swiss team's lack of premier scoring.

I think most people are a little suprised he's not there. But a good point brough up is that I think the Swiss team, for the most part, all play together through most of the season and have a specific system in place. Disrupting that chemistry could be detrimental, but there is something to be said for bringing in an offensive ringer of sorts. Some adversity could be a good thing for Sven, he's having to battle a lot of it.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

One of the commonalities with most successful people, is their ability to withstand and bounce back from rejection. Hopefully, Sven is one of those people.

And of unsuccessful people, the constant rejection

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

It's baffling to me how many times in one game Sven will shy away from a hit, even if it means turning the puck over to avoid a check. That's something he's going to have to get over quickly.

I'm curious if all those injuries have made him, I hate to say it, Mitch Wahl-like.

[Mister Yamoto]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

It's baffling to me how many times in one game Sven will shy away from a hit, even if it means turning the puck over to avoid a check. That's something he's going to have to get over quickly.

I'm curious if all those injuries have made him, I hate to say it, Mitch Wahl-like.

I could be wrong, and even if i am right he could still turn it around. But I'm gonna say it. Sven Baertschi is fragile. Physically and emotionally.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

It's baffling to me how many times in one game Sven will shy away from a hit, even if it means turning the puck over to avoid a check. That's something he's going to have to get over quickly.

I'm curious if all those injuries have made him, I hate to say it, Mitch Wahl-like.

That is a frightening revelation if your observations are correct.

Very difficult to learn courage.

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Early in his career it seemed like he was quite willing to bump for the puck. Hopefully Wardo helps him figure it all out again.

[St. Pats]

I for one am not going to be surprised if Burke moves him. At the same time he may just patiently wait for him to improve but doubt he sees the NHL anytime soon.

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by Mister Yamoto

I could be wrong, and even if i am right he could still turn it around. But I'm gonna say it. Sven Baertschi is fragile. Physically and emotionally.

I seem to recall many plays where he took a hit to make a play and the puck ended up in the net, or a couple games where he was checking guys off the puck and causing turnovers down low. I don't think Baertschi is fragile, I think he is still a kid and his body is still maturing. It's also worth noting since he was assigned to Abbotsford the Flames have scored only 21 goals in 19 games. The previous 19 games before he was sent down the Flames scored 43 goals.

[Goodlad]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

I seem to recall many plays where he took a hit to make a play and the puck ended up in the net, or a couple games where he was checking guys off the puck and causing turnovers down low. I don't think Baertschi is fragile, I think he is still a kid and his body is still maturing. It's also worth noting since he was assigned to Abbotsford the Flames have scored only 21 goals in 19 games. The previous 19 games before he was sent down the Flames scored 43 goals.

I think I'm misunderstanding what you're saying here, but hasn't Sven only been in Abby for 8 games?

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by Goodlad

I think I'm misunderstanding what you're saying here, but hasn't Sven only been in Abby for 8 games?

He was assigned on December 12th IIRC

My bad:

13 games since he was assigned

30 goals in 13 games before assigned, 21 goals in 13 games since

[strombad]

Originally Posted by Goodlad

I think I'm misunderstanding what you're saying here, but hasn't Sven only been in Abby for 8 games?

Yeah, something isn't right. Abby has played 8 games, the Flames have played 13, not 19.

Either way, he wasn't producing, so it's hard to claim that a difference in production from all four lines has anything to do with one player who wasn't producing in the first place.

[Goodlad]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

He was assigned on December 12th IIRC

My bad:

13 games since he was assigned

30 goals in 13 games before assigned, 21 goals in 13 games since

NM, I'm lame. You're talking about the Flames' record, not Abby's. Carry on.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

He was assigned on December 12th IIRC

My bad:

13 games since he was assigned

30 goals in 13 games before assigned, 21 goals in 13 games since

Either your still wrong or was he scratched for 5 games? he's only played 8 games

http://theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=4632

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by T@T

Either your still wrong or was he scratched for 5 games? he's only played 8 games

http://theahl.com/stats/player.php?id=4632

The 13 games are the amount of games the Flames played since his re-assignment, not the Heat.

[T@T]

Lol...me too!

Anyway. Anytime you take an offensively gifted player out of the lineup the opposing coaches have an easier time shuting down the rest. hows Stemps doing with most of the attention lately?

I can see the flames struggling to score with Sven off the team.

[Fire]

Yeah Sven's 11 points in 26 games was really driving the offense on the team.... opposing coaches are relieved they don't have to face the offensive dynamo that is Sven.

[macrov]

What is the flames record since baertchi went to the heat

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[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by macrov

What is the flames record since baertchi went to the heat

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Why don't you read the thread? That question has been answered.

[macrov]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Why don't you read the thread? That question has been answered.

The answer is probably stale cuz they lost again today. Also what's the record since Burke became gm?

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[dino7c]

Originally Posted by macrov

The answer is probably stale cuz they lost again today. Also what's the record since Burke became gm?

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you cant be serious...GM needs years to develop a team not weeks