Notes from Jan 5 Practice: Likely Granlund, Jones out. Backlund & Raymond in vs Wings

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Ramo confirmed starter for Wed

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames2m2 minutes ago
.@RamoKarri gets the start on Wednesday.

Good. Not that Hiller was bad or anything, but it was past due time for Ramo to get a start. It makes me think that he was nursing an injury for a while. He likely could have played if needed, but they were going to make sure he healed up all the way before giving him a start again.

[jaginla]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Ramo confirmed starter for Wed

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames2m2 minutes ago
.@RamoKarri gets the start on Wednesday.

Interesting, Hiller has been solid lately. Might be Ramo's last chance before he gets tucked away.

[hummdeedoo]

Not surprised Backlund and Byron are on the same line - those two play well together especially in a "holding" role.

[sureLoss]

per Hartley, Backlund will be a gametime decision, Raymond will go back in against the Wings

[dying4acup]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

per Hartley, Backlund will be a gametime decision, Raymond will go back in against the Wings

I assume this means he will be activated. Bye bye Granlund. Work hard and come back soon. P.S. Improve on faceoffs.

[sureLoss]

poor Jooris... so many bodies he drew the short straw and has no stall

[jaginla]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

poor Jooris... so many bodies he drew the short straw and has no stall

The little carpet makes it

[dying4acup]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

poor Jooris... so many bodies he drew the short straw and has no stall

Lol SENIORITY!

[playmaker]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Glencross-Monahan-Colborne
Gaudreau-Jooris-Hudler
Raymond-Backlund-Byron
Bollig-Stajan-Bouma

It's kinda strange how pretty much all of our size is in the 1st and 4th line, but I hope it turns out well for the Flames.
That being said, I can't wait until guys like Poirier, Wotherspoon, Ferland and Knight start cracking the lineup.

[vicarious]

Backlund's return should be very beneficial to the penalty kill.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

poor Jooris... so many bodies he drew the short straw and has no stall

What a pathetic country club atmosphere.

[Fire]

So it likes like Backlund starts on the 3rd line if he comes back.

[442scotty]

Originally Posted by dying4acup

That said. Granlund looks like he's got the team made at this point, just a numbers game. I don't think he's down in the AHL for 10games. If there was another spot on the roster, I bet he'd have been told to find a place to live.

Personally I don't think he has the team made... not very good on faceoffs and only so-so otherwise. Seems to have hit a plateau . I like the guy but I think others have more to offer. Sven (If he keeps things up), Ferland and especially Poirier will get the next opportunities depending on position of course.

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by sa226

Is Jones healthy? Sure he hasn't been lights out, but it would surprise me if he was a healthy scratch.

By the Raymond standard Jones has in fact been lights out.

Raymond 0 goals 0 assists 0 pts in his last 13 games

Jones 3 goals 2 assists 5 pts in his last 14 games

Jones is just under 2 hits per game...... Raymond has 2 hits this season.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by ricardodw

By the Raymond standard Jones has in fact been lights out.

Raymond 0 goals 0 assists 0 pts in his last 13 games

Jones 3 goals 2 assists 5 pts in his last 14 games

Jones is just under 2 hits per game...... Raymond has 2 hits this season.

David Jones last 5 games: 0 points, -5,

Jones has 1 point in his last 10 games and went from 1st line duty to 4th line duty due to the quality of his play. If he doesn't need to sit for a game or two you'll need to explain it better than pointing out a comparison to Raymond who has clearly struggled and recently sat for 2 games of his own, but is due to re-enter the lineup.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Jones is the "type" of forward this offence needs (bigger forward presence), and has played very well for us and filled that role in stints this season. He's also been invisible for stints as well. He is currently in one of his invisible stints and therefore a view from the press box is probably the right move, see if one of our other inconsistent forwards in Raymond can add some value after watching for a little bit.

[Parallex]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

lines:
Wes Gilbertson @SUNGilbertson
Gaudreau-Jooris-Hudler
Glencross-Monahan-Colborne
Raymond-Backlund-Byron
Bouma-Stajan-Bollig
McGrattan-Granlund-Jones.

I'd rather have Backlund in between Gaudreau and Hudler. Hopefully These are just the lines until he shakes off any rink rust he might have.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Parallex

I'd rather have Backlund in between Gaudreau and Hudler. Hopefully These are just the lines until he shakes off any rink rust he might have.

Well we don't really want to slot Backlund in right away, keep in mind he's been out for almost 30 games. We'll probably see that line combo soon, but I definitely would not expect it tomorrow.

[ricardodw]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

David Jones last 5 games: 0 points, -5,

Jones has 1 point in his last 10 games and went from 1st line duty to 4th line duty due to the quality of his play. If he doesn't need to sit for a game or two you'll need to explain it better than pointing out a comparison to Raymond who has clearly struggled and recently sat for 2 games of his own, but is due to re-enter the lineup.

I would much rather have Jones spot taken by Ferland or Hankowski or even Knight.

Mason Raymond is closely becoming Setogouchish in his contribution... It is like he won the lottery and he can call it a career and still be young and healthy when he walks away in 2 and half more years.

I can't see that Raymond's example and how he plays the game and how Hartley is handling the situation can be a good example for the youngsters on the team. Right now, they like Raymond last year, have to go all out to establish themselves as legit NHLers..... I don't want them to slide when they get their 3 year 9M deal.

AV and the guys in Vancouver caught on the Raymond's style.

Would Raymond be playing better on a 1 year deal worth 1.5??? He definitely would not be any worse.


Jones has actually looked like he was trying and succeeding when he was approaching his last chance before a buy out.

[HelloHockeyFans]

To me, Jones was playing pretty good hockey for the Flames until he lost his spot on the top line with Colborne's return.