03-17-2014, 12:48 PM
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Glencross helping the youngins'
Knowing that Glencross has found his way into the dog house of many fans, it is good to see a positive story about the role he is playing to help some of the kids along:
http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/03/16...sergei-federov
I think he still is an important member of this core going forward.
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03-17-2014, 01:05 PM
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So long as he doesn't start acting all sullky again. When Glencross is working hard with the right attitude he is an effective power forward.
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03-17-2014, 01:06 PM
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A cool story about Glennie and moreso Fed-ex. But what is Glennie actually doing for these guys to help make their lives easier? Asking them how they are doing? I would hope thats just common amongst teamates... So what is so extrodinary about what he is doing and hows does that make him invaluable?
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03-17-2014, 01:15 PM
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This is cool and all, but I can't help but be reminded of Hanowski being left alone in the Saddledome after a game or practice last year and Conroy getting super pissed about it.
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03-17-2014, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by IgiTang
A cool story about Glennie and moreso Fed-ex. But what is Glennie actually doing for these guys to help make their lives easier? Asking them how they are doing? I would hope thats just common amongst teamates... So what is so extrodinary about what he is doing and hows does that make him invaluable?
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Who are these people?!
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03-17-2014, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaskal
It's nice to see the older vets step up on this team to lead the young guys.
Gio: The leader we all wanted and got. Leads by example on and off the ice. One of the best defencemen in the league.
Hudler: Took Monahan under his wing and mentored him how to be a professional til Sean's mom moved to Calgary. Monahan was already pretty professional-acting from the get go but this just kinda drove it home. One of our point leaders. Small, but plays big.
Glencross: Quoting the article. Just trying to be a big brother veteran to the kids. Very sorry that he was out most of the year.
Stajan: A solid leader and plays with grit and heart. Like Glencross, very brotherlike and amiable towards the kids. Very tragic for him to experience this kind of devastation.
Cammalleri: Like Stempniak before he left. Lots of off-nights though but has played with new energy lately.
McGrats: Beats the right people up. Cracks the jokes. first in on the pranks. The tough guy dad of the group. Scores hilarious goals against hilarious opponents. A definite "I'm 6'2 200lbs" aura about the Flames bench when he's there.
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It's examples like these that show you can't trade away all your veterans for picks and/or prospects. Veterans need to show the younger guys how to act and behave like an NHLer. If not, you get situations like Edmonton.
I also like how they are continuing to work hard, and win games. Sure it hurts their draft stock, but Calgary needs to create a culture of winning.
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03-17-2014, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by squiggs96
It's examples like these that show you can't trade away all your veterans for picks and/or prospects. Veterans need to show the younger guys how to act and behave like an NHLer. If not, you get situations like Edmonton.
I also like how they are continuing to work hard, and win games. Sure it hurts their draft stock, but Calgary needs to create a culture of winning.
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They've done their jobs so well to the point that the confidence that the kids are feeling is having the feedback effects of rubbing off on the vets. McGrattan suddenly thinks he's Kane out there, it's awesome.
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03-17-2014, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gaskal
It's nice to see the older vets step up on this team to lead the young guys.
McGrats: Beats the right people up. Cracks the jokes. first in on the pranks. The tough guy dad of the group. Scores hilarious goals against hilarious opponents. A definite "I'm 6'2 200lbs" aura about the Flames bench when he's there.
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This line made me audibly LOL at my desk just now.
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03-17-2014, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by nik-
This is cool and all, but I can't help but be reminded of Hanowski being left alone in the Saddledome after a game or practice last year and Conroy getting super pissed about it.
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This.
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03-17-2014, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
This.
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I think that was a necessary wake up call for the veterans that made them realize they were the leaders now.
It was a week after a franchise altering trade, and the majority of our team at the time were used to a culture of veterans where the players didn't hang out much outside of the rink, and at the time likely had realized they were the veteran leaders/
The team got younger and these guys (Gio, Cammy, Glencross, Hudler, etc) started to build their own culture this year and re-develop the locker room in their own way.
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03-17-2014, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pagal4321
Who are these people?!
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Youre cool !
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03-17-2014, 02:13 PM
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I think that was a necessary wake up call for the veterans that made them realize they were the leaders now.
It was a week after a franchise altering trade, and the majority of our team at the time were used to a culture of veterans where the players didn't hang out much outside of the rink, and at the time likely had realized they were the veteran leaders/
The team got younger and these guys (Gio, Cammy, Glencross, Hudler, etc) started to build their own culture this year and re-develop the locker room in their own way.
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That's fair, can't really argue with any of that. For me I've yet to be convinced though. The article came across as more of a PR piece for Glencross.
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03-17-2014, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by IgiTang
A cool story about Glennie and moreso Fed-ex. But what is Glennie actually doing for these guys to help make their lives easier? Asking them how they are doing? I would hope thats just common amongst teamates... So what is so extrodinary about what he is doing and hows does that make him invaluable?
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No one ever claimed he was curing cancer, he's just being a welcoming vet to the rookies. Nothing more nothing less. Not sure your post is warranted.
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03-17-2014, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by nik-
This is cool and all, but I can't help but be reminded of Hanowski being left alone in the Saddledome after a game or practice last year and Conroy getting super pissed about it.
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That's the first thing I though to, but then I thought that Bob and his staff must have had quite a few discussions with the vets on this team and about how that needed to change. All we've heard this season is about how things have improved in the lockeroom and how each vet has for the most part stepped up and embraced their role. I think Hartley and his staff deserve a ton of credit for making that happen.
Honestly last season I thought the leadership on this team was a disgrace and all that Hanowski bit did was make me even more mad. I don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but I think it's safe to say that changes have been made and regardless of our position in the standings, we have a very strong veteran leadership group now. IMO this is the number 1 reason Edmonton is still no good. They lack the veteran presence like that we have.
Kudos to all the older members who have embraced their role and taken the kids under their wings.
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03-17-2014, 02:25 PM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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Iginla and Bouwmeester leave and the leadership of this team improves.
Whodda thunkit
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03-17-2014, 02:38 PM
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Glencross only has one year left on his deal - it'll be interesting to see what happens with him over the next 12 months.
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03-17-2014, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler
Iginla and Bouwmeester leave and the leadership of this team improves.
Whodda thunkit
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Performance crushing expectations and a constant feeling of inadequacy being alleviated by admitting the team is bad today in hopes of being better "tomorrow" probably has a lot more to do with it than Bouw/Iggy leaving.
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03-17-2014, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nik-
This is cool and all, but I can't help but be reminded of Hanowski being left alone in the Saddledome after a game or practice last year and Conroy getting super pissed about it.
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One incident - people can't learn from that?
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03-17-2014, 03:15 PM
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Scoring Winger
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Core player may be a bit strong, but I certainly view Glenny as a quality, economical, top 9 forward that we should be in no hurry to get rid of.
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