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oldschoolcalgary · 01-14-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

For some reason the break doesn't frighten me like some others. I think they come back ready for action.

it is what it is... every team is going to have to deal with it...

hopefully, on going out on a high note, they don't forget how exactly they got there: hard work and unselfish play, playing within the structure of the system.... Flames need to stay hungry over the break

Karl · 01-14-2018, 04:09 PM

Glad to see that the 4th line did something good not only on the ice but actually on the scoresheet too.

Hope they can somehow do more of that and maybe Lazar can hit the goal column sooner rather than later.

Thor · 01-14-2018, 04:09 PM

This team is pretty good

flames_fan_down_under · 01-14-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_carlson

my thoughts:

1) one of Johnny's best games all year. A threat every shift.

2) tj and Hamonic were really solid

3) plays die on brouwer's stick. 2nd line covering a lot of mistakes. Got hemmed in our own zone in the third with Brouwer giving it away at our own blueline in the 3rd. Concerned when Frolik gets back where they are going to put Brouwer because the 3rd and 4th lines don't have a Backlund to correct the errors.

4) I like Cassie Campbell. Really enjoy her commentary. Don't know where the hate comes from.

5) I think the break isn't a bad thing right now. Hopefully they use the rest appropriately

I am glad to see I am not the only person who enjoys Cassie's insight. I think she has a good eye for the game!

Ashasx · 01-14-2018, 04:12 PM

Chip Alexander @ice_chip
Peters on Giordano hit on Aho: "Obviously, there's some head contact. I don't know there was much intent, to be honest with you. I thought (Giordano's) arm was tucked in low. But it ended up catching him in the head, so unfortunate."

Textcritic · 01-14-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JJFlash

So....does this mean GG has learned how to coach.... Suddenly. Perhaps, the players are seeing his fire and want to play for him.

No. The earlier supposed issues with this team were badly exaggerated by a vocal number of posters on this board. There really hasn’t been a significant change in HOW the team has played for a long time now. Their shooting percentage has improved a lot, and they look much more relaxed and confident. Those are ingredients which breed success.

activeStick · 01-14-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Textcritic

The Kings and the Sharks suck. I expect to see a dramatic change in short order.

Haha. Kudos to you for never relenting on your hate for the Sharks, Jets and Oilers regardless. At least you're right about the Oilers sucking though!

Cecil Terwilliger · 01-14-2018, 04:13 PM

TSN just said we have the best road record in the NHL. I had no idea.

oldschoolcalgary · 01-14-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

I am glad to see I am not the only person who enjoys Cassie's insight. I think she has a good eye for the game!

yeah, i mean Hrudey is obviously the best, but Cassie is ok...

AC · 01-14-2018, 04:13 PM

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Peters on Giordano hit on Aho: "Obviously, there's some head contact. I don't know there was much intent, to be honest with you. I thought (Giordano's) arm was tucked in low. But it ended up catching him in the head, so unfortunate."

The Carolina coach calling it unintentional probably helps Gio's case.

Infinit47 · 01-14-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

For some reason the break doesn't frighten me like some others. I think they come back ready for action.

I agree. I think they get a well deserved break and can feel good knowing they put themselves in a poaition to make the post season. There is a chance that complacency sets in, but I think now that they've started winning they will want to keep it going. I mean, a 7 game winning streak should be good motivation when they get back.

dino7c · 01-14-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashasx

Chip Alexander @ice_chip
Peters on Giordano hit on Aho: "Obviously, there's some head contact. I don't know there was much intent, to be honest with you. I thought (Giordano's) arm was tucked in low. But it ended up catching him in the head, so unfortunate."

Guy probably shouldn't be checking to see if his laces are tied as he cuts to the middle

chummer · 01-14-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

For some reason the break doesn't frighten me like some others. I think they come back ready for action.

Plus they play Winnipeg next, who are coming off a break as well.

Bawbag · 01-14-2018, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by killer_carlson

my thoughts:

1) one of Johnny's best games all year. A threat every shift.

2) tj and Hamonic were really solid

3) plays die on brouwer's stick. 2nd line covering a lot of mistakes. Got hemmed in our own zone in the third with Brouwer giving it away at our own blueline in the 3rd. Concerned when Frolik gets back where they are going to put Brouwer because the 3rd and 4th lines don't have a Backlund to correct the errors.

4) I like Cassie Campbell. Really enjoy her commentary. Don't know where the hate comes from.

5) I think the break isn't a bad thing right now. Hopefully they use the rest appropriately

Well I think you go 2 for 5 which is a fail
Brouwer has stepped up during froliks absence.
Cassie is woeful
And a break isn't the best thing for this team I'd prefer it if we kept rolling

Johnny Makarov · 01-14-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

I am glad to see I am not the only person who enjoys Cassie's insight. I think she has a good eye for the game!

She is garbage. Go listen to her pathetic commentary after the 2nd Hamilton goal. It sounded like she was watching the game from her basement couch.

Can't wait till Hrudey gets back. Enough of this Oiler level commentating.

Enoch Root · 01-14-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jayswin

The Flames are playing unreal right now, but I believe the stats tell us that these breaks are usually tough to come back from as they're mandated to not practice and the players usually go away with family and really check out for the whole week.

Don't get me wrong they deserve the break, but they really are crappy to head into on a streak.

the difference this year though, is that half the league is taking a break at the same time, and they play another team coming off break as well (Jets) when they come back.

last year, with teams taking staggered breaks, it was a blood bath coming back. So they changed it up this year.

81MC · 01-14-2018, 04:17 PM

Ferland probably has some sneaky good secondary assists. Love watching him physically remove a player from the play, make a beauty pass like he didn't just lay a guy out, and pucks in the net. Such a beauty.
Also, how huge of a statement game will post-break be? GFG

TheFlamesVan · 01-14-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

Guy probably shouldn't be checking to see if his laces are tied as he cuts to the middle

No kidding. Gio was flat footed too. If you get hit that hard by a guy who isn't moving, you ####ed up.

Traditional_Ale · 01-14-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

Guy probably shouldn't be checking to see if his laces are tied as he cuts to the middle

As soon as Aho dangled the first guy then looked down I saw it coming.

Textcritic · 01-14-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by activeStick

Haha. Kudos to you for never relenting on your hate for the Sharks, Jets and Oilers regardless. At least you're right about the Oilers sucking though!

I am right about all of them.

Seriously. Have you watched the Sharks this season? They are the most vanilla team in the entire league. It boggles the mind how they have clung to Division contention through half the season, and it is honestly bizarre that they are not slugging mud with the Oilers.