05-07-2015, 11:38 AM
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Its possible that the Flames knew he'd be out until at least the playoffs so they decided to say he's done for the season when he was really only going to be out for the early rounds?
Throw everyone off.
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05-07-2015, 11:41 AM
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#62
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Originally Posted by CroFlames
It's funny you drool at this whereas at the beginning of the year, most people (including CP) would raise an eyebrow at that lineup and say yikes, I hope we can avoid the basement.
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Setoguchi, McGrattan, Glencross, and Raymond were all on that roster. There was a bit of a ****storm on CP in October from the "play the kids!" posters upset about all the vets hogging roster spots vs the "shield the kids from the losing / make them earn it" posters.
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05-07-2015, 11:43 AM
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#63
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Originally Posted by polak
Its possible that the Flames knew he'd be out until at least the playoffs so they decided to say he's done for the season when he was really only going to be out for the early rounds?
Throw everyone off.
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I think his body being in incredible shape is just helping him heal faster. I think there was a poster or two who said they had identical injuries, and the timeline was not exaggerated by any stretch.
We are just lucky Gio is progressing. Who knows if he'll be back though.
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05-07-2015, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by saillias
Setoguchi, McGrattan, Glencross, and Raymond were all on that roster. There was a bit of a ****storm on CP in October from the "play the kids!" posters upset about all the vets hogging roster spots vs the "shield the kids from the losing / make them earn it" posters.
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To be fair, I think that a few posters saying that (at the time) expected that if play was poor, at least the kids are growing/learning vs a vet on a down swing. Playing kids makes sense in a rebuild for experience (can't just buy it) and learning standpoint.
This time, we are drooling because they are good choice players to have on roster. 
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05-07-2015, 11:48 AM
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The conflicting news around Giordano is a bit puzzling. All of the reports from the Fan 960 yesterday and this morning indicated that he is not even close to returning. Yesterday Hartley called all of the Flames injuries "day-to-day" with the exception of Gio, which he called "long term". Yet there he is, taking contact at practice.
The team is really trying to downplay any potential return of Giordano but I can't help but feel like we haven't seen the last of him.
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05-07-2015, 11:49 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Boudreau might be adding a bit more speed and skill to their lineup.
Fleischmann and Sekac look like they are drawing in the Ducks practice at Banff.
Palmeri and Etem would be scratched if they draw in.
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05-07-2015, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Brewmaster
The conflicting news around Giordano is a bit puzzling. All of the reports from the Fan 960 yesterday and this morning indicated that he is not even close to returning. Yesterday Hartley called all of the Flames injuries "day-to-day" with the exception of Gio, which he called "long term". Yet there he is, taking contact at practice.
The team is really trying to downplay any potential return of Giordano but I can't help but feel like we haven't seen the last of him.
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I imagine if there is even a slim possibility that Gio might play, Hartley wants to keep it as close to the chest as possible.
If Giordano ever plays, we won't know until he steps on the ice at game time. If there was ever a secret weapon that could make a difference if kept a surprise, it's Gio.
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05-07-2015, 11:55 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
I just asked #Flames Captain Mark Giordano if there is any chance he will play in series vs. #Ducks. He said "I don't think so".
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05-07-2015, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
I just asked #Flames Captain Mark Giordano if there is any chance he will play in series vs. #Ducks. He said "I don't think so".
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Better than "no".
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05-07-2015, 11:59 AM
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I think sometimes the gamesmanship becomes more a thing about tradition and less a thing of tactics or strategy.
The Ducks are big and good. I'm sure they're interested if Bouma is going to play but what are they going to do differently today if he's in or out? Not a helluva lot.
Giordano though does change things so keeping them guessing on that I think is smart. Wonder if they have it backwards though ... they should be hinting in and not have him play and have them wasting their time preparing for a guy they know can't play.
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05-07-2015, 11:59 AM
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Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
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05-07-2015, 12:01 PM
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05-07-2015, 12:04 PM
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05-07-2015, 12:07 PM
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#74
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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
I just asked #Flames Captain Mark Giordano if there is any chance he will play in series vs. #Ducks. He said "I don't think so".
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apparently he was nodding when he said that... 
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05-07-2015, 12:13 PM
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#75
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Wes Gilbertson @SUNGilbertson
#Flames LW Lance Bouma repeated several times today that he is "day-to-day." Couldn't wipe the smile off his face, though.
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05-07-2015, 12:15 PM
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Bouma definitely deserves playoff hockey. When was he injured again?
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05-07-2015, 12:17 PM
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Bouma definitely deserves playoff hockey. When was he injured again?
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Phoenix game. Game 80
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05-07-2015, 12:17 PM
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#78
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"Day-to-day." - Bouma, when asked about his status. He skated with the team this morning.
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05-07-2015, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Phoenix game. Game 80
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I'm still puzzled how he got his hand(?) smashed after what looked like a hard slapshot to the chest
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05-07-2015, 12:23 PM
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#80
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I'm still puzzled how he got his hand(?) smashed after what looked like a hard slapshot to the chest
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Along with finding out who played thru injuries during the playoffs, I'm equally curious what Bouma's injury was.
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