[PGT] Flames lose another season opener

[Freeway]

To everyone complaining about line-matching, remember that the Oilers had last change.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Freeway

To everyone complaining about line-matching, remember that the Oilers had last change.

Why start the Brouwer line open the 2nd and 3rd period? Why put Brouwer out with the goalie pulled?

I assume the Oilers will just win all 41 games at home this season since they have the last change?

[St. Pats]

Originally Posted by Kybb79

Johnny sucks!#!#

There is no way you can expect Johnny to carry a hockey team. Yes small players can play in today's NHL. That does not mean coaches can't take him out of his comfort zone. He is quite capable of being a complimentary player(setup man) as is Monahan(sniper). The two shouldn't be on the same line. Looking for a RW to solve their problem isn't the solution. They should just break them up.

The Flames brass is right / Bennett better breakout this year. Put him top line with Johnny. Give Monahan Jagr to set him up.

Johnny Bennett Ferland
Versteeg Monahan Jagr
3M
Collection of dufii.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

I'm gonna call in here. Listen for ken

Good call Ken. Couldnt agree more.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Freeway

To everyone complaining about line-matching, remember that the Oilers had last change.

That and McDiver played half the game

[Niemo]

Ferland is also not the same since he stopped hitting.

[Kybb79]

Originally Posted by St. Pats

There is no way you can expect Johnny to carry a hockey team. Yes small players can play in today's NHL. That does not mean coaches can't take him out of his comfort zone. He is quite capable of being a complimentary player(setup man) as is Monahan(sniper). The two shouldn't be on the same line. Looking for a RW to solve their problem isn't the solution. They should just break them up.

The Flames brass is right / Bennett better breakout this year. Put him top line with Johnny. Give Monahan Jagr to set him up.

Johnny Bennett Ferland
Versteeg Monahan Jagr
3M
Collection of dufii.

Bennett should be on the top line like i been saying since he made the team.Johnny should show us that extra gear he had in the World Cup.He looked timid tonight.

[Svartsengi]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Why start the Brouwer line open the 2nd and 3rd period? Why put Brouwer out with the goalie pulled?

I assume the Oilers will just win all 41 games at home this season since they have the last change?

Showcasing Brouwer for a trade perhaps?.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by Samonadreau

Good call Ken. Couldnt agree more.

What was said?

[AC]

@DarrenWHaynes
Just perused tonight's shift chart. McLellan did stellar job keeping McDavid away from Backlund. But 3 of final 4 match-ups are at the Dome.

Our best hope is stapling Backlund to McDavid when we control the matchup.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by AC

@DarrenWHaynes
Just perused tonight's shift chart. McLellan did stellar job keeping McDavid away from Backlund. But 3 of final 4 match-ups are at the Dome.

Our best hope is stapling Backlund to McDavid when we control the matchup.

Are there five games this season? I had thought for sure the Oilers and Flames play only four times.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Why start the Brouwer line open the 2nd and 3rd period? Why put Brouwer out with the goalie pulled?

I assume the Oilers will just win all 41 games at home this season since they have the last change?

They also opened the game with the Brouwer line.

[Barnet Flame]

Hammered in every period.

Had we our playoff calibre netminding from last season, this would have been double digits.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Niemo

Ferland is also not the same since he stopped hitting.

He was told to stop which pisses me off.

[renny]

Brodie looked awful out there.... Smith did the best he could, but had literally zero run support

[AC]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Are there five games this season? I had thought for sure the Oilers and Flames play only four times.

Yep, 5.

Dec 2nd - home
Jan 25 - in EDM (2nd night of a back to back)
Mar 13 - home
Mar 31 - home

[Crazy Flamer]

Originally Posted by zamler

"it's game 1"

yea beat that drum. beat it.

I'll beat it like it owes me money! And to all those who are calling for drastic changes and calling for the heads of certain players, calm down! It's one game. Take a deep breath, go to bed, wake up tomorrow with a different and more rational perspective.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Kybb79

Brodie really sucks!!!! He has been like that going back a year.

I've seen this posted a few times in various threads today.

Warning PURE SPECULATION AHEAD !

I do start to wonder if T.J Brodies' home life may be taking a toll. Many posters today have pointed out fot the last year he looks lost, diatracted, uninterested etc. His wife was diagnosed with M.S. LAST October. Who knows how long his family had this issue before the actual diagnoses. It may be taking a toll on him.

[AC]

She was diagnosed 2 years ago actually.

I think there's just a chance Brodie isn't as good as we previously thought as a fan base. Hopefully he clicks with Hamonic and just takes off.

[N-E-B]

I really don't care how much he makes, Treliving needs to own his mistake and waive Brouwer. If you can't trade him, at least get him off the team. It's just not working out here. Probably best for both parties to move on.