07-07-2014, 11:37 AM
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#241
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Muta
She definitely moves me in the right direction.
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due north?
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Johnny eats garbage and isn’t 100% committed.
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07-07-2014, 11:40 AM
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#242
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sydney, Australia
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I don't think the concern is that he's not skilled enough, it's simply about ensuring his body can take it. He spent the last 3 years playing the college schedule, it now pretty much doubles in the NHL. The hits are a lot harder and the risks of injury also get higher. These are legitimate concerns and I really hope Johnny is part of the decision process too. One wrong step and he could get absolutely leveled and be out for a good period of time.
I want him to succeed as much as anyone, but I also want him to stay healthy and be in good enough condition to have a life after hockey.
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07-07-2014, 11:41 AM
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#243
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Gaudreau was also the best Flames player on the ice vs. the Canucks. His NHL career will start in Oct, I'd put money on it.
Wish I could've been there to catch the Bennett goals on tape. I'll make sure to catch the good stuff on wed. Today was pretty tame for goals. Credit to the two goalies that rotated in.
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07-07-2014, 11:43 AM
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#244
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Truculent!
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Originally Posted by Scoutski
I don't think the concern is that he's not skilled enough, it's simply about ensuring his body can take it. He spent the last 3 years playing the college schedule, it now pretty much doubles in the NHL. The hits are a lot harder and the risks of injury also get higher. These are legitimate concerns and I really hope Johnny is part of the decision process too. One wrong step and he could get absolutely leveled and be out for a good period of time.
I want him to succeed as much as anyone, but I also want him to stay healthy and be in good enough condition to have a life after hockey.
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He's not playing against children in the AHL. That league is far less disciplined, with far wilder games and some pretty insane and borderline hits that happen every night.
AHL or NHL. If you have the skill, play at the highest level. He will not be safe from the physicality or the rigors of a tough schedule in the Ahl. In fact, I would say it is far worse in the minors.
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07-07-2014, 11:46 AM
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#245
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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I recorded Bennett's shootout beauty
http://youtu.be/OJjwVvnaGnM
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07-07-2014, 11:47 AM
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#246
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Originally Posted by Samiz
Has there ever been a game (Worlds, college, NHL, scrimmage, etc) where Gaudreau has been disappointing? If the Flames want to ice the most competitive team, you have to think Gaudreau will be there opening night
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If I were part of the flames brass, this all comes down to durability, and not down to ability. Johnny has shown he can play in the NHL. However, would it be beneficial for him to play a bit in the AHL where the schedule is ramped up from what it was at BU and where he will have to endure the hard minutes? If he outplays the league, great, bring him up. If he takes some hard hits and faces some adversity, no problem, you have given him time to adjust. There just doesn't seem to be a negative to putting him in Glen Falls to begin, as much as the fan in me is excited for him to go straight to the Flames.
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07-07-2014, 11:47 AM
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#247
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07-07-2014, 11:49 AM
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#248
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First Line Centre
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thanks for doing that. About the "asshandler" user tag though...
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07-07-2014, 11:50 AM
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#249
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Datsyukian deke!!
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07-07-2014, 11:50 AM
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#250
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Originally Posted by Titan
thanks for doing that. About the "asshandler" user tag though...
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Long story, lol.
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07-07-2014, 11:51 AM
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#251
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Truculent!
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Haha, your YouTube handle is asshandlersteve? Solid.
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07-07-2014, 11:51 AM
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#252
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Ass Handler
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07-07-2014, 11:53 AM
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#253
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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Bennett with his best impression of the Magic Man!
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07-07-2014, 11:53 AM
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#254
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Ass Handler
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Okotoks, AB
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Development Camp Scrimmage: July 7th 10AM MT. calgaryflames.com
Ok ok, I'll explain the youtube handle, lol.
Bak in the ps2 socom days, I was pretty good at the game. One round, my whole team died and I left alone against the other team. I managed to kill them all and win the round and in the lobby afterwards, one of my teammates meant to say "you handed them their asses" but it instead came out as " you handled their asses". Everyone got a good laugh and the nickname stuck. 
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07-07-2014, 11:55 AM
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#255
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Lifetime Suspension
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Well we finally know who Claude was hanging around with this summer.
On another note, HOOOOOOLY.
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07-07-2014, 11:57 AM
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#256
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
Ok ok, I'll explain the youtube handle, lol.
Bak in the ps2 socom days, I was pretty good at the game. One round, my whole team died and I left alone against the other team. I managed to kill them all and win the round and in the lobby afterwards, one of my teammates meant to say "you handed them their asses" but it instead came out as " you handled their asses". Everyone got a good laugh and the nickname stuck. |
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07-07-2014, 11:57 AM
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#257
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is there a coles notes on how the scrimmage went (who scored, looked good/bad)? If it's already been posted please let me know and i'll search for it in this thread.
Been a busy monday morning at work so haven't been able to watch/follow.
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07-07-2014, 11:57 AM
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#258
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jul 2013
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Development Camp Scrimmage: July 7th 10AM MT. calgaryflames.com
Johnny was great as everyone has already mentioned.
really liked Sam Bennett & Klimchuk for forwards you can see the hockey IQ and skill set are cut above,
As far a Dmen go Kanzig looked good although he was clearly told not to follow thru on his checks, I thought Roy & Culkin looked good as well
As far as the invitees go the only one that impressed me was the Czech kid can't recall his name
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07-07-2014, 11:58 AM
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#259
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Considering that he'd likely start as the first line LW in the AHL, as opposed to sheltered minutes to begin with in the NHL, wouldn't the AHL schedule be a lot more difficult of an adjustment for JG?
76 games playing 20+ per and taking the bus everywhere doesn't seem like "easing in" compared to an NHL schedule.
I'm open to being wrong tho, don't know a lot of AHL details.
P.S. Sick SO goal by Bennett btw, thanks StrykerSteve for recording that, totally awesome. And belated thanks for all the free agency info, you were better than TSN! lol
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07-07-2014, 12:02 PM
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#260
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Originally Posted by StrykerSteve
Ok ok, I'll explain the youtube handle, lol.
Bak in the ps2 socom days, I was pretty good at the game. One round, my whole team died and I left alone against the other team. I managed to kill them all and win the round and in the lobby afterwards, one of my teammates meant to say "you handed them their asses" but it instead came out as " you handled their asses". Everyone got a good laugh and the nickname stuck. |
That's awesome. I miss the Socom days. Wonder if we ever played together. You hear about H-Hour?
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