[GT] Flames vs. Blues

[mikephoen]

Pretty sure Raymond got hurt at the end of that period. Left to the dressing room, came back and took a 5 second shift and left again.

[Split98]

Originally Posted by H2SO4(aq)

Mcdavid would be suspended if his name was glencross or something. Instead all the talking heads will commend his gritty hit and goal and call it a "gordie Howe" esq shift. Brutal. I'm already sickened by the whole debacle up north. Can we sign regehr to come tunnel of death this kid?

I think Giordano and Hamilton have had arguments already on who is going to smash him.

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

Pretty sure Raymond got hurt at the end of that period. Left to the dressing room, came back and took a 5 second shift and left again.

Something wrong with skates. Had to sharpen it.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

Pretty sure Raymond got hurt at the end of that period. Left to the dressing room, came back and took a 5 second shift and left again.

Said he was getting his skates sharpened.

[Gaudfather]

Hamilton needs to develop a little more of a mean streak - particularly when opponents are trying to camp in front of the Flames net.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Ehlers is going to be a significant player for Winnipeg. He and Scheifele are 2 of their future top line.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Strange seeing all the negative comments on here during that period.

I thought the Flames really carried the play. While they gave up a lot more shots on net, only a couple were really dangerous. The Flames played a lot in the offensive zone and very little in their own zone, unless my internal clock is busted again. They drew 4 penalties, meaning the Blues were playing a step behind most of that period.

This is where the stats fail sometimes, because the Blues shoot the puck any time there's a lane at the net, and all shots not taken by Tarasenko were fairly routine saves for any NHL goalie. Hiller had a couple nice stops, but he didn't have to stand on his head or anything.

I'm encouraged by what I'm seeing. That's probably the strongest overall period the Flames played in terms of executing their system. Needs to be a little stronger in the shot suppression category, and they eventually made the adjustment on the PP to handle the overaggressive Blues PKers (see Wideman's move to the middle of the ice on the Hudler goal for a great example). I just hope they continue this the whole game.

Couple of odd things: I don't remember seeing Kulak and Engelland at all that period. Can anyone verify them being on the ice? Also, Hamilton looks a little better, but he can be a much stronger player. I have a feeling Hartley is going to be moulding him throughout the year. Seems like he's an unfinished talent still.

Kulak has been noticeable in his limited minutes tonight. Solid puck movement. Good skating etc.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Something has finally clicked for Raymond. Just saw him win a board battle. Glad to see it.

[dammage79]

Great defensive play by Kulak there.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Something has finally clicked for Raymond. Just saw him win a board battle. Glad to see it.

Don't wan't to call it a turn around yet, but he's definitely looking like the player we thought we'd be getting. Skating hard and fast, and actually using his speed. Egg on my face if he keeps it up

[Cali Panthers Fan]

eff...how does Brouwer get behind you?

[dammage79]

Ugh. Brouwer?

[Strange Brew]

Kulak and Engelland with about 3 minutes of ice each that period. Pretty limited minutes.

[btimbit]

Boo-urns

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Backlund is the last guy back with a Blue behind him, can't just rifle it down the middle, put it along the boards.

[foshizzle11]

Blah, Hiller could have been more aggressive there.

[locsofblu]

Weak shift by Backlund

[Fire]

Bad give away by Backlund. He needs to be better.

[badradio]

That's all on backlund... Just a bad play

[PostandIn]

I guess Hillier doesn't do the come out at the shooter thing.