[GDT] Game 3, Flames vs. Ducks, 7:30 pm, SN, USA, TVA

[troutman]

Win this one and make it a series.

Anything can happen after that - injuries, suspensions, lucky bounces.

[azzarish]

Probably just more rest for Getzlaf. Nothing about him carrying an injury.

[Hockeyguy15]

Maybe he caught the same illness Gibson has.

[442scotty]

Ducks are in a zone this year.. Like the LA Kings a few years back.. They are going to try and run the table to the cup and actually might do it.

[Komskies]

I have a very good feeling about the game tonight. The Flames turned the corner in game two and I expect them to come out flying tonight.

[Iveman]

I'm going to be on a plane between Toronto to Phoinex. Man I hope the plane has Sportsnet. GO FLAMES GO

[keenan87]

Flames with a win tonight. Calling it.

[Cuz]

Diaz back in is a good thing and should help the PP out too.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Flames will win tonight. They played well in the last two periods of last game and are coming back to the C of Red, the boys have a lot left in the tank.

Biiiiig two points

[Gaskal]

Can we please do this instead, for D:

Russell - Wideman
Brodie - Diaz
Schlemko - Engelland

[Wolfman]

Boys come out flying with the 'C' of Red behind them...extra boost to pop a few goals in. Have to stay out of the sin bin and keep Ducks PP out of the game.

I don't know what it is, but I can feel an upset coming on tonight.

GO FLAMES GO

[wingmaker]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Can we please do this instead, for D:

Russell - Wideman
Brodie - Diaz
Schlemko - Engelland

Diaz hasn't played in weeks. No way he should slot in ahead of Schlemko or Engelland.

[BigRed]

I wouldn't hold your breath on Ferland. Likely just head games with the Ducks, for whatever they're worth. We all know it looked like a head injury, and if it's even a suspected mild concussion, he won't be playing, and he shouldn't.

That said, I would love to be wrong.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by BigRed

I wouldn't hold your breath on Ferland. Likely just head games with the Ducks, for whatever they're worth. We all know it looked like a head injury, and if it's even a suspected mild concussion, he won't be playing, and he shouldn't.

That said, I would love to be wrong.

He wouldn't be doing any exercise if it was a concussion.

[Gaskal]

Funny gif from HF:

[polak]

Diaz! That's bigger news than you think. It means we can actually play our bottom pairing.

I'll be at the game (paying face value like a sucker) so I'm hoping for a surprise... if not, well there's always beer!

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

He wouldn't be doing any exercise if it was a concussion.

I hope you're right. I wonder what the injury was then? He looked woozy and off balance after the Thompson elbow.

[Hockeyguy15]

Originally Posted by BigRed

I hope you're right. I wonder what the injury was then? He looked woozy and off balance after the Thompson elbow.

http://obia.ca/new-nhl-concussion-gu...ctor-involved/

It goes on to recommend that the player gradually resumes activity over a period of days (weeks, months, never) based on what he’s capable of doing – any limitation by symptoms means activity levels don’t progress upwards. The progression of activity would be:

1. Complete rest until symptom-free
2. Light aerobic exercise
3. Sport-specific exercise
4. Non-contact drills
5. Full-contact drills after medical clearance
6. Return to competition

If it was a concussion then it sounds like the Flames didn't follow these steps, and I doubt that is the case.

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

http://obia.ca/new-nhl-concussion-gu...ctor-involved/



If it was a concussion then it sounds like the Flames didn't follow these steps, and I doubt that is the case.

For sure. Even if the team was that cavalier, and I'm sure they're not, the league would have very strictly enforced protocols for head injuries as per the NHLPA.

Was he participating in the full practice -- contact etc?

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

If it was a concussion then it sounds like the Flames didn't follow these steps, and I doubt that is the case.

My guess its not a concussion but an upper body injury, which was sustained last series... and aggravated during the 1st period of game 1.