Notes from Nov 12 Practice

[GioforPM]

I will be interested in how Hartley deploys Sven/Byron/Jooris with last change. Some of Sven's limited ice time came because they were all road games, I'm sure.

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

*facepalm* Monahan's recent hot streak was with those players on his wing the majority of the time.

I wish people would stop and think before posting hate for players that is nothing more than rhetoric.

Let's not go too far.

With Jones and Glencross, Monahan has been effective more in keeping the other team's line in check.

Offensively, he's scored with assists from:

Hudler / Colborne (x2)
Wideman / Glencross (PPG)
Jooris / Giordano (OT)
Gaudreau / Giordano (PPG)
Gaudreau / Giordano


I don't have a hate on. Arguably he has one even strength goal while playing with that duo, and even then if you look at the clip it's mostly Johnny. I simply don't think Jones and Glencross complement Monahan all that well. He's responsible defensively and keeps his stick on the ice to score goals... Glencross and Jones aren't ones to thread passes.

Someone has to do it and I'm glad he can handle it. But let's not pretend that duo is the defining element in his recent hot streak.

[GioforPM]

At the moment I think Hartley is also considering who Monahan will play against and what linemates he needs physically against those kind of lines.

[MissTeeks]

Must be team building day:

Mike Ferland‏@ferdaddy277m7 minutes ago The boys are looking good

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

At the moment I think Hartley is also considering who Monahan will play against and what linemates he needs physically against those kind of lines.

I won't disagree with that. His defensive game has been sound, to say the least. Offensively it is another matter, and it's a credit to him that he's been deadly in PP / 4v4 situations.

Just don't see what CFF was going on about... those linemates have little do with Monahan's "hot streak."

[dammage79]

Is that Bennett on the left?

[getbak]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Is that Bennett on the left?

Yes.

[dammage79]

Thats a greezy little stash he's got going on there.

[mile]

Bennett almost looks taller than Ferland there.

Johnny looks good with the gun.

[GioforPM]

Bennett and Ferland are listed only an inch apart.

[Coach]

I wonder if Johnny habitually takes a step forward in all his pictures.

[Rerun]

Originally Posted by puckedoff

To be honest I think the Baertschi - Byron - Jooris line could be dynamite.

I love the unbridled optimism on here! I hope you're right.

[Azhouse]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

*facepalm* Monahan's recent hot streak was with those players on his wing the majority of the time.

I wish people would stop and think before posting hate for players that is nothing more than rhetoric.

I think we can agree that these two (Glencross and Jones) have not been exactly stellar this year no?

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by M attyC

I wonder if Johnny habitually takes a step forward in all his pictures.

I can confirm this is an accurate assessment.

[PaperBagger'14]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

I can confirm this is an accurate assessment.

Probably moves out of the way so he doesn't get his ass handled.

[StrykerSteve]

Pfft, most would consider it an honour.

Spoiler!

Johnny's awesome, he can stand wherever the heck he wants.

[StrykerSteve]

Double post

[cracher]

It is camera angle/baggy snow pants or is Ferland wickedly knock-kneed?

[4oh3]

What's the news with sam? Is he just gonna stay in the city for the injury? When can he start skating?

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by 4oh3

What's the news with sam? Is he just gonna stay in the city for the injury? When can he start skating?

he is doing rehab under the supervison of the Flames, still on track for 4-6 months recovery time from surgery date