[GDT] Flames @ Canucks - 8PM MDT SN1

[JohnnyT]

Johnny not being at this game makes me think the coaches have moved him to same schedule as the majority of the vets that played last night which is positive for those that want him to make the team

[djsFlames]

I think they've simply seen enough. They know what he brings each and every game cause Gaudreau is/has been very consistent in bringing his game each night. With guys who have been more inconsistent like Sven, they need more of a look to see exactly where he's at. I think Johnny has fast tracked to the final cut.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

That is a small line.

When you're going up against the Sedins you don't need to be big. Also did you see what Byron did to Daniel last year? Lol.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Wes Gilbertson
@SUNGilbertson
#Flames lines tonight (I think):
Byron-Bennett-Hudler,
Agostino-Reinhart-Setoguchi,
Hanowski-Granlund-Van Brabant,
Bollig-Knight-McGrattan


Wes Gilbertson @SUNGilbertson
#Flames defence pairings tonight (I think):
Russell-Ramage,
Kanzig-Acolatse,
Culkin-Sieloff.
Ramo and Carr are the goalies.

Faces will be caved in tonight methinks.

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by Locke

Faces will be caved in tonight methinks.

I don't believe Knight can cave in faces.

[Aeneas]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

I don't believe Knight can cave in faces.

Caving by association I guess.

[Gallick]

Originally Posted by Aeneas

Caving by association I guess.

He might have to take a faceoff against Bieksa.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by JohnnyT

Johnny not being at this game makes me think the coaches have moved him to same schedule as the majority of the vets that played last night which is positive for those that want him to make the team

They could be just using his Mandatory 2 days off as well per the CBA.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

First of all, he's put in good efforts in the AHL and has put up decent numbers.



Second, he's very versatile and could play centre or wing. Has enough smarts to play a top 6 game yet is a big body and could play the bottom 6, could play on the pp and pk, works hard and still plays a responsible game. He's still young and sure he's not flashy but we need these type of players too.

True, but I still think Bennett and Granlund have had better performances thus far and deserve to start the year on the big team more than Reinhart (although I'm not sure I believe the whole meritocracy thing management has been preaching, talk is cheap).

[bigbadboss101]

Acolatse might

http://youtu.be/sXARe6ZJGJE

[ForeverFlameFan]

I think Reinhart has done well, just not as well as Bennett and Granlund.

[bubbsy]

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH 7m #Canucks D Kevin Bieksa on last year's game-opening brawl with #Flames: "All water under the bridge. It was just a fun shift."

[Street Pharmacist]

Meritocracy doesn't just refer to the last few fans or a preseason, it should be noted. A rookie has to belong more than a vet for more than just a single preseason

[RyZ]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Meritocracy doesn't just refer to the last few fans or a preseason, it should be noted. A rookie has to belong more than a vet for more than just a single preseason

Due to 1 way vs 2 way contract, the young guy probably has to blow the vet out of the water to take his spot. Johnny aside, I would say that Beartschi and Granlund have out played Setogouchi and Jones so far, but Setoguchi and Jones are still going to start ahead of Sven and Granlund on opening night.

Meritocracy is a nice buzz word, but it isn't entirely possible when dealing with contract status.

[megatron]

Any way to watch this from overseas?

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by RyZ

Due to 1 way vs 2 way contract, the young guy probably has to blow the vet out of the water to take his spot. Johnny aside, I would say that Beartschi and Granlund have out played Setogouchi and Jones so far, but Setoguchi and Jones are still going to start ahead of Sven and Granlund on opening night.

Meritocracy is a nice buzz word, but it isn't entirely possible when dealing with contract status.

Meh, we'll see if Treliving is a man of his word. He's said in many interviews if a kid wins the spot he's more than willing to make room and move out the players they've supplanted.

Setoguchi needs to show up soon or he'll be on his way out. And Jones, well I don't know how they're going to move him and the 4m in cap they need but I am sure Treliving will find a way if the kids win a spot.

Still plenty of camp to weed through yet though, it's all about winding up into game shape, the kids right now are fueled on enthusiasm and adrenaline, lets see what happens once the dust settles.

[slybomb]

Is this game streaming online anywhere? In Saskatoon for the night and I don't think they have sportsnet technology here yet.

[jemjey]

MOD EDIT: No illegal links/streams, please.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Hey Vancouver, come out and Play!!

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Scott Cruickshank ‏@CruickshankCH 7m #Canucks D Kevin Bieksa on last year's game-opening brawl with #Flames: "All water under the bridge. It was just a fun shift."

What a dork.