[PGT] Flames win 4-2 over Panthers

[NiklasSundblad]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Confirmed. This is me in all my Swanson-esque glory.

Amazing someone could pick you out in that massive sea of people.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

I don't see it that way at all. It frees up the starter role for Gillies to run with in Stockton, and allows Parsons to get his feet wet at the AHL level.

Nothing wrong with Gillies starting in the AHL next year too. Goalies can take time to develop and nothing happening right now means we have to move anyone.

Would love to see this Smith / Rittich tandem next year too if things continue well with Gillies and Parsons splitting starts in Stockton.

I agree. I actually thought that was their plan. Having Smith for 2 seasons. Then by the time Gillies is ready they can bring him to the NHL. Not part of a plan was having Riitich as a backup this season. I am glad Flames were forced to try him as a backup this season and Riitich forced the Flames to keep him this season and moved Eddie Lack. No reason to move Gillies because Smith and Riitich are doing great right now.

[joejoe3]

You know what else is crazy, GG responded by putting the 1st line out after the panthers scored their first goal, and gets rewarded.

I was ready to see him roll out the 4th line like he always does

[Puddy27]

Originally Posted by joejoe3

You know what else is crazy, GG responded by putting the 1st line out after the panthers scored their first goal, and gets rewarded.

I was ready to see him roll out the 4th line like he always does

So are you happy he didn't meet your expectations or that he did meet your expectations? Lol

[camm13]

Originally Posted by NiklasSundblad

Amazing someone could pick you out in that massive sea of people.

There was like 200 people at the game, and that man was wearing the best looking jersey in the crowd.

[Roof-Daddy]

Gillies isn't getting moved no matter how well Rittich does IMO.

Next year Rittich will back up Smith in the NHL if he keeps playing this well. Gillies and Parsons will share the AHL net unless there are injuries.

Hopefully Rittich continues on the trajectory he's on and takes the NHL net the following season when Smith is 37 and going UFA. By then Gillies or Parsons should be ready to be the NHL back up.

Whatever happen, I sure don't see the Flames trading away any of Rittich, Gillies or Parsons anytime soon.

[nemanja2306]

A few takeaways from the game:

1) Gaudreau slapper. How often does he score with a slap shot?

2) Rittich.

3) After Florida scored, GG responded and put out Gaudreau line and they immediately scored. Gee, who knew...but credit where credit is due, great decision.

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[AC]

Originally Posted by nemanja2306

A few takeaways from the game:

1) Gaudreau slapper. How often does he score with a slap shot?

I checked all his highlights from my previous 6 Gaudreau videos.

Tonight was his first legitimate windup slapshot goal.

He had this hilarious one last year:
https://youtu.be/LTACYAdXQ38?t=925

Then this own goal deflection off a slapper the year before:
https://youtu.be/1KJGFcwGDkU?t=1113

[nemanja2306]

Originally Posted by AC

I checked all his highlights from my previous 6 Gaudreau videos.

Tonight was his first legitimate windup slapshot goal.

He had this hilarious one last year:
https://youtu.be/LTACYAdXQ38?t=925

Then this own goal deflection off a slapper the year before:
https://youtu.be/1KJGFcwGDkU?t=1113

Yup. I thought it was really odd when he scored tonight.


It's also worth nothing, against Tampa and Florida, all the goals the Flames scored were scored by the players Flames drafted.

[Thor]

Flames are the good boy

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by drewtastic

How can this man say that he doesn't understand wrestling when he could pass as a legitimate stunt double for Rusev?!?

Custom user title?

[RM14]

Sweet seats Cali Flames Fan. Looks like you bought the whole section!

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by calbow

So far so good Flames..No fix that power play.

1/3 on PP tonight

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I hope the Flames aren't in a hurry to shed goaltenders.

Lack was a smart move until someone showed they were ready, they promote Rittich, does the job and then moved Lack to make room on the farm to promote Parsons.

But Smith is 35 with another year left on his deal.

If Rittich continues on his way it wouldn't be a terrible thing to have Gillies pushing him in a young tandem with Parsons wanting in.

Exactly. Was a move by Treliving.
Absolutely not a mistake.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by RM14

Sweet seats Cali Flames Fan. Looks like you bought the whole section!

Nah.
I think those with seats close were a probably intimidated?

(Hah Cali must be nice. My tickets for Flames next month in United Center are about 100 rows up and still cost major $$$$$)

[Reign of Fire]

Originally Posted by schteve_d

I would $#&@*+% hate Tkachuk on any other team.

Man, I love that kid.

I’m preparing myself to hate Brady.

If Burke can get two Sisters on the same team in the same draft, anything is possible.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Reign of Fire

If Burke can get two Sisters on the same team in the same draft, anything is possible.

I know at one point it was thought to be ok to call them the sisters. But it isn’t really anymore

[Reign of Fire]

Originally Posted by Wild GM

I know at one point it was thought to be ok to call them the sisters. But it isn’t really anymore

Sorry I hurt your feelings.

[Da_Chief]

And here we go again...

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Reign of Fire

Sorry I hurt your feelings.

Sigh
I asked nicely. I didn’t give you an infraction or anything
I even admitted that there was a time that it was ok
But we don’t want that type of thing on this site
So just don’t do it. It ain’t funny. It’s dumb and sexist