03-16-2015, 10:41 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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March 16 Practice
Team picture day!
Full practice today, except for the coach
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Roger Millions @RogMillions
All present and accounted for this am with #Flames . Byron still skating on his own
Roger Millions @RogMillions
Bob Hartley not on practice ice this am. A personal maintenance day for the coach. #Flames
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
Good to see #Flames David Jones skating...didn't finish game vs. #Avalanche after crashing into boards. Had a goal and an assist in 14:33.
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more updates as they come
Last edited by sureLoss; 03-16-2015 at 10:50 AM.
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03-16-2015, 10:43 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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I really hope there are some pranks for the picture taking. This seems like the kind of team that would let lose and do things like that.
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03-16-2015, 10:47 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2013
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... is there writing on the wall if on picture day the coach is not there
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03-16-2015, 10:49 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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The elusive Burke in a tie photo, probably a collectors item.
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03-16-2015, 10:59 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
#Flames lines:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Hudler;
Bouma-Backlund-Jones;
Raymond-Jooris-Colborne;
Bollig-Stajan-Ferland
Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Shore and Poirier skating as the extra forwards this morning. #Flames
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03-16-2015, 11:09 AM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Calgary
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As much as I would like to see Shore and Poirier play, I think this needs to be the lineup for the rest of the way (with the possible exception of Bollig). The top 3 lines are getting good chemistry and Stajan is a steadying influence on the 4th.
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03-16-2015, 11:39 AM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
As much as I would like to see Shore and Poirier play, I think this needs to be the lineup for the rest of the way (with the possible exception of Bollig). The top 3 lines are getting good chemistry and Stajan is a steadying influence on the 4th.
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I agree, though Shore and Poirier can (and should) be rotated in for the odd game. Essentially, we have 10 forwards fixed in the lineup (top 3 lines + Stajan as 4th centre), then rotate the two 4th line wingers.
When Byron is fit, he starts getting worked in there, then there are 5 players to rotate.
If anyone goes down, there are enough players who can shuttle through the lineup without needing an emergency recall. If 1 D goes down, Potter draws in, if 2, they sign Murray and plug him in.
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03-16-2015, 11:47 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
As much as I would like to see Shore and Poirier play, I think this needs to be the lineup for the rest of the way (with the possible exception of Bollig). The top 3 lines are getting good chemistry and Stajan is a steadying influence on the 4th.
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I still think Ferland still needs AHL time. The reason why he is probably getting time over Poirier is that he not only has a little more NHL experience than Emile, but also because he's more suited for a 4th line role.
I expect Ferland and Poirier to be sent down when Byron is back.
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03-16-2015, 12:05 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan
I still think Ferland still needs AHL time. The reason why he is probably getting time over Poirier is that he not only has a little more NHL experience than Emile, but also because he's more suited for a 4th line role.
I expect Ferland and Poirier to be sent down when Byron is back.
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Sending both down might not be a good idea - if injuries happen, they would then have to burn recalls. I think they are here the duration of the season
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03-16-2015, 12:14 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Calgary
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any news on Douglas Murray? Is he still trying out for the team?
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03-16-2015, 12:15 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by foshizzle11
any news on Douglas Murray? Is he still trying out for the team?
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Yes.
News Talk 770 Stamps @Newstalkstamps
Douglas Murray remains with @NHLFlames on PTO
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03-16-2015, 12:16 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Flame Country
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Hartley might see Ferland as a Bouma type player. Physical style with intangibles who can further develop his game on the 4th line. Ferland has also been more noticeable his last couple of games. He's got NHL speed and size, which is all you really need to be an effective 4th liner.
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03-16-2015, 12:18 PM
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Good to see #Flames David Jones skating...didn't finish game vs. #Avalanche after crashing into boards. Had a goal and an assist in 14:33.
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I guess Jones really committed to that "dive" eh, Mike Johnson?
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03-16-2015, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AC
I guess Jones really committed to that "dive" eh, Mike Johnson?
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Man that wound me up more than it should have at the time. Johnson is dumb.
Such a tight game and the brutal reffing I guess had a lot of guys on edge, then Genius Johnson throws out that gem.
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03-16-2015, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug
As much as I would like to see Shore and Poirier play, I think this needs to be the lineup for the rest of the way (with the possible exception of Bollig). The top 3 lines are getting good chemistry and Stajan is a steadying influence on the 4th.
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Having the ability to rotate Shore, and to a slightly lesser extent, Poirier gives you some good flexibility on the fourth line, and in the event of injuries. Against bigger/stronger teams, I like having Bollig and Ferland in there.
I agree that the top nine (plus Stajan as 4C) is probably as solidified as its been all season; maybe shuffle a guy or two to mix it up or if someone is struggling.
Good to see Jones back skating.
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03-16-2015, 12:48 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
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Originally Posted by Demetric
... is there writing on the wall if on picture day the coach is not there
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Seriously though - how can you do a team photo without Coach Hartley??
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03-16-2015, 12:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Boca Raton, FL
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Originally Posted by Gaudfather
Seriously though - how can you do a team photo without Coach Hartley??
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Photoshop? Computers are magic these days.
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03-16-2015, 12:54 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Saddledome, Calgary
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Originally Posted by CroFlames
Man that wound me up more than it should have at the time. Johnson is dumb.
Such a tight game and the brutal reffing I guess had a lot of guys on edge, then Genius Johnson throws out that gem.
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I actually really like Johnson's commentary 99.9% of the time.
He's usually very insightful and intelligent, more so than almost all other hockey commentators out there. His experience playing the game gives him a good perspective for sure.
People make mistakes. From his vantage point it seemed like it to him, and to you and me it did not. Oh well... My opinion of him hasn't changed. 
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03-16-2015, 12:54 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Hartley: err, well u noe, dey good with computers deez days.
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03-16-2015, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Envitro
I actually really like Johnson's commentary 99.9% of the time.
He's usually very insightful and intelligent, more so than almost all other hockey commentators out there. His experience playing the game gives him a good perspective for sure.
People make mistakes. From his vantage point it seemed like it to him, and to you and me it did not. Oh well... My opinion of him hasn't changed. |
Hell no. He waited until he saw the replay and then said without any doubt in his voice that it was a dive. He's an idiot and should be called out for being so.
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