GT: Flames vs Oilers; time to win big

[Bourque's Twin]

I hate to say it but guys like Jankowski, Dube, and Ryan have a lot less value against the Oilers than against most other teams. Tre can’t build a team around facing the Oilers, but it sure makes me miss Engelland and Ferland.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Hrudey didn't like the way Lindholm or Rittich played the 2 on 1.

And I'm sure to be in the minority but I don't really love how Tkachuk played that with Kassian. Some guys can turtle when the other guy starts throwing 'em, but with how Tkachuk plays that really isn't what he should be doing. Yes he oaoded him into a double minor but it is a long season.

Kassian is an animal so there is that.

I think Tkachuk banged his head on the ice when Draisaitl slew footed him. In any event why play Kassian's game? CGY needs to make some plays and generate chances.

[Patek23]

Is Kassian back in the game later or is he out for the whole thing

[BigBrodieFan]

Burke's hair.. oh lord... looks like he's wearing a white Jofa on his head. wtf

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Hrudey didn't like the way Lindholm or Rittich played the 2 on 1.

And I'm sure to be in the minority but I don't really love how Tkachuk played that with Kassian. Some guys can turtle when the other guy starts throwing 'em, but with how Tkachuk plays that really isn't what he should be doing. Yes he oaoded him into a double minor but it is a long season.

Kassian is an animal so there is that.

Kassian knocked Tkachuk's helmet off, and knocked Tkachuk on the ice. Tkachuk was just protecting his head. I don't have any problem with that.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Wow, Burke's haircut is even worse

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by sa226

Who would Burke prefer to be dressed?

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He talked about having guys in the same weight class, so perhaps someone like Peluso or Prout would be the guys Burke would insert if he had a say.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Yamer

He's kinda right. Flames don't have anyone dressed that is in the same weight class as guys like Kassian and Lucic. And if you're going to play this style you would hope to have a couple knuckleheads to match up with.

So we need to dress terrible goons because they do? Flames got a 4 min PP because of that moron...make them pay

[GioforPM]

Burke is wrong, I will take suckering Kassian into a triple minor all night long. Dress Peluso and he plays 5 minutes, gets in a meaningless scrap with Kassian. I'd rather see Kassian play all night.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Yamer

He's kinda right. Flames don't have anyone dressed that is in the same weight class as guys like Kassian and Lucic. And if you're going to play this style you would hope to have a couple knuckleheads to match up with.

What do you mean? Lucic can't skate, Kassian just handed the Flames a 4 minute powerplay.

If the Flames lose this game, it won't have anything to do with grit. It will because we couldn't take advantage of the opportunities their bad players gave us.

Why would we want to dress our own?

[memphusk]

Burke is right about Calgary getting pushed around. They will get pushed around for the next 40 minutes because they are a bunch of pussies most of the time.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by sa226

Who would Burke prefer to be dressed?

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Keegan Kanzig

[Split98]

Originally Posted by Yamer

He's kinda right. Flames don't have anyone dressed that is in the same weight class as guys like Kassian and Lucic. And if you're going to play this style you would hope to have a couple knuckleheads to match up with.

So you don't fight the goon an take a 4 min PP

What I'm more worried about is the guy that can throw you through the boards and end up on the scoresheet

[soulchoice]

I agree with Burke on his sentiments. If you are going to play a tough and physical game with a lineup like the Oilers have (Lucic, Kassian, Nurse, Khaira), you better have some guys that won't shy away from it. Or it'll be a long night. The flames PP isn't deadly enough to deter.

Bennett is the only one who fits that mold. Harmonic can't with his injury. Tkachuk although a pest isn't that kind of player. He is too valuable.

[Toonage]

Tkachuk already got hauled out of the game by concussion spotters. Not risking that again getting into it with Kassian.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by AC

Loved Backlund crushing McDavid.

When I've made my videos I noticed Backlund has actually hit him hard several times, 4 or 5 now. Nobody else seems to even when he's vulnerable.

Flames should keep hitting McD whenever they can.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I don't know. Lindholm took away the pass properly. was it the right play? hindsight says no but you have to trust your goalie to take care of the shooter.

Hard to judge. Maybe Lindholm could have challenged Chaisson more once he got in tight? Not much time to do that but he was able to come across the crease which I guess you'd rather not on a 2 - 1.

Still set up by a weak pass from Gaudreau and a horrible decision by Gio.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by PostandIn

Burke’s hair tho.

Too much Brylcreem

[Jore]

the game could very much turn on the powerplays tkachuk drew. we'll see if burke is right about not dressing the right players

[JJJ]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Kyp is a maroon.

Somebody call the concussion spotters and get kypreos in the dark room!