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Robbob · 12-13-2018, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

One of my favourite things about the Flames comeback wins this season has been Rasmus Andersson.

He's been absolutely clutch. The Flames have tied games late with the goalie pulled in Colorado, vs Washington, in Buffalo, and vs Philly. Andersson has been on the ice for all 5 goals, and at least involved in the play at some point prior.

Andersson starts the pass that leads to the entry for Lindholm's goal in COL,
Tkachuk tips in Andersson's shot vs WSH,
Andersson (not Gio like Rick Ball said) keeps the puck alive twice before Tkachuk ties it in BUF,
Andersson scores #4 vs Philly,
Andersson battled to keep the puck alive and ultimately bought Lindholm enough time to retrieve the puck before Monahan tied it.

Go Ras Go!

I still find it amazing that the Flames have outscored their opponents 5-3 with the net empty.

Coach · 12-13-2018, 02:18 PM

I've been watching highlights and man, Gaudreau's cross-ice backhand pass to Tkachuk that resulted in Monahan's 1st goal is absolutely disgusting.

Aarongavey · 12-13-2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Agree about injuries. Nobody should wish those,

But the implication is the starting goalie decision

Agree or disagree, perhaps because it takes the (arguably) wrong (arguably GM / loyalty/ whatever based) decision out of the coach’s hands (and forces him to accept the statistically getter goalie as starter, independent of ego / contract / whatever else situations)

I think Smith is better than his recent stats imply, but surely you can’t fault the end result if thinking Rittich may be the better goalie, just the means.

I think it is possible for Peters to make the right decision on the starting goalie (Rittich) without being happy about Smith being injured. That was the point I was trying to make in response to Hackey's post.

FanIn80 · 12-13-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

I've been watching highlights and man, Gaudreau's cross-ice backhand pass to Tkachuk that resulted in Monahan's 1st goal is absolutely disgusting.

Yes! I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned more. I guess the media is just so used to Johnny that these things don't even stand out anymore...

Coach · 12-13-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

Yes! I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned more. I guess the media is just so used to Johnny that these things don't even stand out anymore...

The dude may be small, but damn he's strong where he needs to be. The core and arm strength required to make that pass that hard and in the air seems like it shouldn't be able to fit inside of his body.

SmoggyFlamesFan · 12-13-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by djsFlames

I bet Neal finishes the season with under 10 goals, then absolutely turns on the jets as soon as the playoffs start and it'll be like we gained another top 6 sniper.

Now this scenario, I actually wouldn't mind.

You Need a Thneed · 12-13-2018, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

Was that not the quietest 4 point game from a player ever? I had no idea it was a 4 point game for Tkachuk.

Considering Tkachuk had 3 primary assists - and all nice plays easily deserving of assists, probably not.

Tkachuk’s 4 point game against Vancouver (game 2 of the season) was MUCH MUCH quieter. Every one of the 4 assists he had that game were secondary assists.

That’s the kind of player Tkachuk is though - Good things happen when he’s on the ice, because his hockey IQ is so high. You sometimes don’t notice him in the play, but he’s there, and shortly after, the team puts the puck in the net.

combustiblefuel · 12-13-2018, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zamler

Is that Bono?

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

On the left? I think so.

That's so insulting. That's Rob Halford the lead singer of Judas Priest. Bono sucks compared to him.

combustiblefuel · 12-13-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

Couple great reactions after Monahan tied it:

Look at that concentration Mony is showing. Dosen't stop adjusting his helmet for one second.

CSharp · 12-13-2018, 03:18 PM

I didn't know Monny can even skate that fast. That's the fastest I've seen him skate up ice in that OT!

Shazam · 12-13-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CSharp

I didn't know Monny can even skate that fast. That's the fastest I've seen him skate up ice in that OT!

He skates like a #2C at best.

You Need a Thneed · 12-13-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Look at that concentration Mony is showing. Dosen't stop adjusting his helmet for one second.

With OT coming up, he knows he still has work to do.

Sutter_in_law · 12-13-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

Couple great reactions after Monahan tied it:

Hahahaha just noticed the Philly fan right behind the Flames bench on the Neal celly gif

Wolfman · 12-13-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sutter_in_law

Hahahaha just noticed the Philly fan right behind the Flames bench on the Neal celly gif

I just noticed Bill kept his hands in his pocket after the goal. We were more excited than him I guess.

dissentowner · 12-13-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

That's so insulting. That's Rob Halford the lead singer of Judas Priest. Bono sucks compared to him.

Umm, you do know your right from your left right? I was not referring to Rob Halford

Jeff Lebowski · 12-13-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfman

I just noticed Bill kept his hands in his pocket after the goal. We were more excited than him I guess.

There are some good Philly fan reactions if you re watch the Gaudreau goal. Quite a few sat in that end zone. Guy throwing his hat on the floor made me lol. Just the ones of fans sitting stunned as Flames fans erupt is illustrative too

shadowlord · 12-13-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Brodie/Andersson
Hanifin/Andersson

Use Brodie or Hanifin as the "Gaudreau".

Then Jankowski/Bennett/Neal up front. Jankowski and Bennett can retrieve and go to the net. Neal can shoot - either side - they can rotate.

Probably not two raw rookies. Yet. But both Valimaki or Kylington down the road. Jeebus the future on D looks nice.

I've noticed (and not just the last game where it directly lead to a SH-goal against) that Hanifin gets beat quite often. He's either not a very fast skater, or wouldn't be the ideal other D on PP2.

cznTiburon · 12-13-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

One of my favourite things about the Flames comeback wins this season has been Rasmus Andersson.

He's been absolutely clutch. The Flames have tied games late with the goalie pulled in Colorado, vs Washington, in Buffalo, and vs Philly. Andersson has been on the ice for all 5 goals, and at least involved in the play at some point prior.

Go Ras Go!

He has such a knack for making really good/quick decisions at the blue line, especially when under pressure and he has a really good one timer. He should be given some more responsibility on PP2 instead of Hanifin, I think he deserves a chance at the very least.

Wolfman · 12-13-2018, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cznTiburon

He has such a knack for making really good/quick decisions at the blue line, especially when under pressure and he has a really good one timer. He should be given some more responsibility on PP2 instead of Hanifin, I think he deserves a chance at the very least.

I think they should run 2 D on pp2.

getbak · 12-13-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbob

I still find it amazing that the Flames have outscored their opponents 5-3 with the net empty.

They're the only team in the league with a positive goal differential with the goalie pulled.

They've also outscored their opponents 10-1 when the other team has the goalie pulled (and the one GA was a 6-on-4).