09-05-2014, 09:06 AM
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#22
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: City by the Bay
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire
Backlund should have one of the A's. Time for someone who will be part of the next generation get a letter. After Glencross is gone, you give the other A to Monahan.
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Way too early for Monahan. Another full year at least and likely 2. Give him a couple more years to grow his game and learn from others first. I think transitioning into a more prominent role on the ice, getting better defensively and taking on less favorable icetime (offensive zone starts) is going to be enough for him.
Let Stajan, Glencross, Hudler and Backlund wear it for another year or two before the transition. If a guy is moved and a young guy takes over an "A", make it Brodie.
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09-05-2014, 09:19 AM
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#23
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SW Ontario
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Gaudreau and Gaudreau...just put an A on each side.
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09-05-2014, 09:20 AM
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#24
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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He already has two "A's" on the back of his jersey, we should be able to fit a few more...
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09-05-2014, 09:26 AM
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#25
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I believe in the Jays.
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Backlund and Stajan.
They seem like strong "lead by example" types and they will, at least in theory, be around for a while.
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09-05-2014, 09:55 AM
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#26
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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I don't know why Backlund isn't receiving as much recognition as he should.
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09-05-2014, 10:00 AM
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#27
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
I don't know why Backlund isn't receiving as much recognition as he should.
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Don't quite follow. He was mentioned in over half of the posts above. I think he clearly has been identified and recognized.
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09-05-2014, 10:03 AM
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#28
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Franchise Player
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Backlund turned his game up several notches once he got the "A", so I'd have to say Glencross, Backlund and Stajan.
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09-05-2014, 10:09 AM
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#29
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Franchise Player
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Glencross gets an A for sure.
Notwithstanding the petty hatred that CP develops for injured players, Glencross is a respected Flame who has outperformed his salary and is active in the community.
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09-05-2014, 10:25 AM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbob
Don't quite follow. He was mentioned in over half of the posts above. I think he clearly has been identified and recognized.
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No, I was following. There just wasn't as many definitive Backlund answers as I thought there would be. I think Backlund should get one without question. I don't really see Glencross as a leader, but who knows, that could change since Cammy is gone.
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09-05-2014, 10:39 AM
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#31
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Section 120
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Giordano (C)
Backlund (A)
Stajan (A)
Hudler (A)
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09-05-2014, 10:51 AM
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#32
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Could Care Less
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Notwithstanding the petty hatred that CP develops for injured players, Glencross is a respected Flame who has outperformed his salary and is active in the community.
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Yeah Glencross and Wideman should basically be run out of town according to this board. Top 6 and top 4 players on most teams.
Glennie (A)
Stajan (A)
Backlund (A)
I think Stajan will stick around Calgary for the remainder of his career. He's very versatile in our lineup (can literally play 1st line or 4th line) and a great mentor for our young Cs.
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09-05-2014, 10:59 AM
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#33
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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I am good with Stajan and Backlund getting the A's for this season and the next few. I don't hate Glencross but I just like the emotion and leadership I see in Stajan and the ability for Backlund as a younger guy to bridge the gap between the vets and the rookies. Good mix of youth and vets leading the team together.
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09-05-2014, 12:17 PM
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#34
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
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Backs! See how far he can take his game as alternate..
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09-05-2014, 01:16 PM
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#35
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary
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Glenx and stajan
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09-05-2014, 01:30 PM
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#36
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
Giordano (C)
Backlund (A)
Stajan (A)
Hudler (A)
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Eww. I hope there are only two alternates. This ain't Edmonton.
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09-05-2014, 01:36 PM
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#37
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Section 120
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Quote:
Originally Posted by codynw
Eww. I hope there are only two alternates. This ain't Edmonton.
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I implied an alternating alternate.
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09-05-2014, 02:00 PM
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#38
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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Backlund really should get an A over Stajan and Glencross.
When Hartley put that A on his jersey, he took off and never looked back.
Both Stajan and Glencross whine, bitch and complain to the refs waaaaaaay too much to be considered good leaders as far as I'm concerned. I hate that crap.
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09-05-2014, 02:13 PM
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#39
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Franchise Player
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Backlund started playing great before he got an "A", but when he got it, he stepped his game up yet again. He definitely deserves to have it full time.
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09-05-2014, 08:16 PM
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#40
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Split98
In a world where players wouldn't be offended and risk them underperforming as a result, and where ice time is a non-factor for captains I would cycle between three:
Backlund
Hudler
McGrattan
Three players who have demonstrated amazing leadership and established themselves as role models and sounding-boards to some of our younger players.
It would be great to see it on Stajan as well, but I'm not convinced he has a lasting role on the roster unfortunately.
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McGrattan is more of an example of leadership without a letter. An absolutely amazing character, stand up team guy who wears his heart on his sleeve. But giving the letter to someone who doesn't get a whole lot of ice time isn't worth it. He's fantastic in the role he's in, and I love the guy, but it'll be all he'll be. Especially at his age.
Backlund and Glencross get my vote. Stajan if one of them is injured, followed by Hudler.
Last edited by btimbit; 09-05-2014 at 08:19 PM.
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