[GDT] Oct 2, 2016 - Jets @ Flames (7pm MT) | SN960 / TSN3 (Jets Region)

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Probably Calgary. He's a good bench warmer and isn't going to relieve much cap by being sent to the AHL. Also a good option to get into some games where the other team is throwing some size at us.And against the Oilers for hilarious reasons.

That's what we tried last season and he did nothing.

[Eric]

Big test for Tkachuk tonight. Needs to show what he brings without having Brower on the same line.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

That's what we tried last season and he did nothing.

Right, and by all accounts he's coming to camp more fit than ever which shows that he's at least trying. And he's also got a new coach now to hopefully make sure he's doing more than just skating out there. Like I said, this game is a test to see if he's actually capable of playing his game in the NHL this season.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

This should be available once again on the Centre Ice free preview. It's even listed om Shaw's guide this time! Channel 353.

Is this Center Ice preview also available on Telus?

[Flamescuprun2018]

Originally Posted by getbak

The Jets visit the Saddledome tonight for the Flames' fifth of seven preseason games. The game will be televised as a Jets regional broadcast, so it should be available on one of the Centre Ice channels like Tuesday's game in Winnipeg was.


Laine will be in the lineup for Winnipeg. Backlund and Frolik are expected to make their preseason debuts for the Flames.

Chad Johnson will start the game between the pipes, and Jon Gillies may see some action later in the game.


https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/prev...ts/c-282313162


Here's the Jets lineup:



The Flames roster should be released later this morning.

Really surprised Rasmus does not get one more look before Stockton.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

This is going to be a big game for some Flames players.

- Can Korpikoski gel with the shutdown pairing? If not he's gone.
- Can Vey be a solid depth option in a 4th line role? Probably AHL bound regardless.
- Can Chiasson elevate his game and fit in with some more skilled linemates? No Johnny or Monny to play with so these are the next best audition mates.
- Is Bollig going to be the fittest bench warmer in the NHL or actually get into some games this year?
- Is Poirier at least a 4th line caliber player who can provide energy since he's unable to do much offensively in the NHL? Probably AHL bound regardless.
- Will Chad Johnson continue to pee in Elliott's cornflakes forcing his way into a 1B situation instead of just B?


Edit: And Pierre I honestly thought Kulak already did that in the last Winnipeg game. Downright Brodie-like and then 2 goals on top against an overmatched line-up.

You don't win an NHL job with one good pre-season game. Consistency is key. If he can have another big game, that would help his cause a great deal.

[bubbsy]

I'd wish they try poirier on the right side with Bennet.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

Do us a favour and light Pavelec up.

Haha what difference will that make? He's been lit up for several years and they somehow keep giving him the starters job.

[Bandwagon In Flames]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

You don't win an NHL job with one good pre-season game. Consistency is key. If he can have another big game, that would help his cause a great deal.

I didn't say he had won an NHL job. I said he passed Wotherspoon on the depth chart. He was impressive in the NHL this time last year as well.

[kyuss275]

Can somebody tell me why Korpikoski is getting into the amount of games handed out to him? From what i have seen he's done nothing.

Also has Stajan played every game?

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

I didn't say he had won an NHL job. I said he passed Wotherspoon on the depth chart. He was impressive in the NHL this time last year as well.

I agree 100%. Wotherspoon has been in the organization for 5 years now. 5 years! He's 23. I think it's time some people come to grips with the fact that he's never going to be the full-time NHLer they hope he will. In fact I'd argue this is his last year with the team before they move on from him. He has failed to show he's able to take the next step. He's been "pushing" for a job as the 7th defenseman for two years now. Kulak has definitely passed him in my opinion.

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Can somebody tell me why Korpikoski is getting into the amount of games handed out to him? From what i have seen he's done nothing.

Because this is the only time the organization has to assess him and the others on PTOs. Everyone else under contract has the entire season to move their way up or down the pecking order.

[White Out 403]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Haha what difference will that make? He's been lit up for several years and they somehow keep giving him the starters job.

His play time has finally been coming down. Hutch and Helley have had good starts to the pre season... so if pavelec tanks it should help. There's no guarentee this loser is our starting goaltender.

[442scotty]

Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames

Right, and by all accounts he's coming to camp more fit than ever which shows that he's at least trying. And he's also got a new coach now to hopefully make sure he's doing more than just skating out there. Like I said, this game is a test to see if he's actually capable of playing his game in the NHL this season.

Typical of the kind of player we don't need.... Wait till the final contract year, get in shape, put on a show to get a new contract... New contract signed ... Go back to same old self...

[Jets4Life]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

His play time has finally been coming down. Hutch and Helley have had good starts to the pre season... so if pavelec tanks it should help. There's no guarentee this loser is our starting goaltender.

I wish Pavelec would go away to the KHL.

[agulati]

Excited to see Baclund suit up tonight. He did have some warm up thanks to the World Cup.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Is this Center Ice preview also available on Telus?

It's listed in the guide around 1200 so we'll have to wait and see if it works tonight. Unless anyone else can comment on if they have seen the free preview working yet?

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

It's listed in the guide around 1200 so we'll have to wait and see if it works tonight. Unless anyone else can comment on if they have seen the free preview working yet?

Pens at Blue Jackets shows as listed on 1113 on Telus now. I flipped to it and had no luck.

Edit: also Telus website says free preview Oct 12-18

[Hockey_Ninja]

Going to the game tonight with my buddies. Haven't been to a Flames game in a few. This should be fun.

[btimbit]

Wait, it's in Calgary but still only on TSN3? Wtf?