Jan 28 Practice - Glencross returns to main group. Hiller confirmed starter Thurs.

[stemit14]

Would really like to see baertschi take Raymond's spot for a game. He's been on a roll and has earned this call up. But I think the flames will get healthy before he gets a shot.

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Would really like to see baertschi take Raymond's spot for a game. He's been on a roll and has earned this call up. But I think the flames will get healthy before he gets a shot.

That's what I'm thinking as well.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Would really like to see baertschi take Raymond's spot for a game. He's been on a roll and has earned this call up. But I think the flames will get healthy before he gets a shot.

I agree with these tweets:

Derek Wills ‏@Fan960Wills 3h3 hours ago Calgary, Alberta
I think Raymond has started to turn the corner. He's skating and competing. Needs to start producing some points to get confidence back...

Derek Wills ‏@Fan960Wills 3h3 hours ago Calgary, Alberta
...and needs to get his confidence back to start producing points. I think both are on the verge of happening for Raymond. #Flames

[Titan]

Originally Posted by zukes

I've never seen the NHL rooster, though I bet he's loud.

#worstmascotsever!!

[polak]

What have Bollig and Englland done to stay in the line up?

[heep223]

Originally Posted by savardandjokinen

That's what I'm thinking as well.

Do you have a connection to Baertschi or something or do you just really like him? Genuinely curious.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by polak

What have Bollig and Englland done to stay in the line up?

Be tall. Heightism at its finest.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Would really like to see baertschi take Raymond's spot for a game. He's been on a roll and has earned this call up. But I think the flames will get healthy before he gets a shot.

Pretty hard for Hartley to say "Well, Mase, that was your best game since coming back, but you are sitting, because Sven played well in the AHL."

And on Bollig - I was his biggest detractor when he was playing early in the season, but his defensive play has tightened up (I credit Stajan). He was pretty good last night.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I think Baertschi should be the 3rd line LW and Wolf be the 4th line LW for at least a game. Let 2 of Byron/Bollig/Raymond sit for a game.

I'll sit Raymond and Bollig first before I sit Byron. Sven to replace Raymond and Wolf to replace Bollig. See how it goes and if they click, the Flames don't have to rush Glencross back. Once Glencross comes back from the IR, one of Sven or Wolf will have to go back to Adirondack. Too bad Flames cannot send Raymond to AHL as he's been terrible since he came back from the injury. I guess my instincts was right in the off-season when they were talking about signing Mason Raymond. I never thought he is a top 6 forward before and still don't think he is a Top 6 right now. I wasn't too thrilled about his contract either. Hopefully he proved me wrong soon.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by OzSome

I'll sit Raymond and Bollig first before I sit Byron. Sven to replace Raymond and Wolf to replace Bollig. See how it goes and if they click, the Flames don't have to rush Glencross back. Once Glencross comes back from the IR, one of Sven or Wolf will have to go back to Adirondack. Too bad Flames cannot send Raymond to AHL as he's been terrible since he came back from the injury. I guess my instincts was right in the off-season when they were talking about signing Mason Raymond. I never thought he is a top 6 forward before and still don't think he is a Top 6 right now. I wasn't too thrilled about his contract either. Hopefully he proved me wrong soon.

Raymond looks to be finding his game again. I'd just sit Byron for one game, just so he can come back ready to go against the Oilers.

[Fan in Exile]

Originally Posted by zukes

I've never seen the NHL rooster, though I bet he's loud.

Isn't that Bettman? #NHLcoq

[savardandjokinen]

Originally Posted by heep223

Do you have a connection to Baertschi or something or do you just really like him? Genuinely curious.

I guess somewhat of a connection. He knows me.

[Fire in the disco]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Be tall. Heightism at its finest.

Are you calling Hartley a Height Supremicist?

On another note, really hoping to see Sven and The Wolf get in, both are RFA at the end of this year. I still believe Sven will be top 6, and I want to see the Wolf man to have a look at what he could project to be

[dammage79]

Is Wolf not a UFA after this year? No CBA expert but since he was not a draft pick I thought those rules omitted him from standard FA rules.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Is Wolf not a UFA after this year? No CBA expert but since he was not a draft pick I thought those rules omitted him from standard FA rules.

Wolf would be RFA, as he would be 26 years old next year.

You don't become an UFA until you have 7 years pro experience or are 27 years old

[sureLoss]

double post

[Fire in the disco]

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[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Is Wolf not a UFA after this year? No CBA expert but since he was not a draft pick I thought those rules omitted him from standard FA rules.

nhlnumbers lists him as an RFA

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

double post

Hey that's awesome. My opinion on Wolf getting NHL games this season was based more or less on his FA status after the year. Thinking he would be a UFA I was more concerned about him seeking a better opportunity elsewhere.

Since he is RFA I'm more than okay with them taking their time with Wolf. Although he could go to Europe but then his RFA rights would still be with the Flames until he turns 27.