[PGT] 6 in a row!! Flames defeat the Islanders 3-1

[Kasi]

If Smith was hurt he’d be getting treatment not interviewing postgame. Regardless Rittich is going tomorrow and that means Smith is off til Saturday. They could give him one extra day off and get a week off if needed.

[manwiches]

Originally Posted by zamler

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Omg that dress. I look forward to this as much as the ATL. Please never stop doing these.

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[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Smith tried to score a goal...he obviously wasn't that injured

Yeah. If it’s a groin injury, depending on type, there are certain movements that hurt and some you can do normally without issue.

I have had the one down the inside where you can pretty much play net but lose all power to your stride skating out.

Him playing the puck is not indicative of his ability to butterfly or move laterally

[Shazam]

Team is good. They beat other teams. Rawr.

[Zamboniman]

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[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

I don’t respect him, but no issues with his response to what looked like a head shot to me from Chara (granted I’ve only seen it once from one angle),

tough to tell... Chara is 7 inches taller than Kane...

if you're going to go, go....jumping on him, pulling him down to the ice and then throwing punches at him before Chara knows what is happening doesn't get any respect from me

i'm sure the DOPS will have additional angles

[Traditional_Ale]

I really don't see how Neal is an upgrade on anyone in the lineup right now.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by Phagoof

Really interested to where Neal slots in when he's back. Not to be a debbie downer, but it's too bad we didn't grab Reaves instead of Neal in the off season. Bennett and Reaves would have been terrifying for other teams.

Backlund is an absolute monster right now, he has an elite part to his game that he can tap into sometimes. When he does he, watch out.

What do you mean not to be a Debbie downer?

[Poe969]

He will be after some time off. I'm guessing Neal comes in and goes on a hot streak.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

Yeah. If it’s a groin injury, depending on type, there are certain movements that hurt and some you can do normally without issue.

I have had the one down the inside where you can pretty much play net but lose all power to your stride skating out.

Him playing the puck is not indicative of his ability to butterfly or move laterally

sure but if he is hurt badly he doesn't go behind the net to get the puck and take a shot at the empty net IMO

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

I really don't see how Neal is an upgrade on anyone in the lineup right now.

Neal will be an important player when the games get heavier and more physical in the post season. I wish people would stop selling him short. The small guys are going to hit a wall, and some beef will be necessary against some of the teams the Flames will have to play through.

[CanadaMatt]

Andersson - 3rd Star
Smith - 2nd Star
Backlund - 1st star

[Jetfire]

Oh good lord poor Steinberg. This guy on Overtime right now saying we should make Michael Stone a forward so he produces like Mark Stone, because he's got a
"similar build". You could just tell through the radio Steinberg wanted to facedesk.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Oh good lord poor Steinberg. This guy on Overtime right now saying we should make Michael Stone a forward so he produces like Mark Stone. You could just tell through the radio Steinberg wanted to facedesk.

that's goddamn hilarious and i wish i'd come up with it sooner

[CanadaMatt]

Originally Posted by New Era

Neal will be an important player when the games get heavier and more physical in the post season. I wish people would stop selling him short. The small guys are going to hit a wall, and some beef will be necessary against some of the teams the Flames will have to play through.

He’s 10th on the team in hits, has had 0 fights and hasn’t even looked the remotest bit physical this season. I wish people would stop pretending he’s a beefy player. Slow, yes. Beefy, no.

[GioforPM]

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by dino7c

sure but if he is hurt badly he doesn't go behind the net to get the puck and take a shot at the empty net IMO

I would

I think he would too

Edit: consider adrenaline and all, along with injury severity. Hamonic finished a game with a broken face.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Nsd1

I don't see a reason why they can't make it 11 in a row with those teams up next.

Well, the first obstacle is Cory Schneider. Absolutely in the zone right now.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CanadaMatt

He’s 10th on the team in hits, has had 0 fights and hasn’t even looked the remotest bit physical this season. I wish people would stop pretending he’s a beefy player. Slow, yes. Beefy, no.

Did you watch the playoffs last season?

He knows when it actually matters...guy has been to the finals two years in a row. It wouldn't be all that shocking if he is saving putting his body on the line for when it really matters. Its not like the Flames are in a playoff race, they have clinched in February

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by dino7c

sure but if he is hurt badly he doesn't go behind the net to get the puck and take a shot at the empty net IMO

No but if he's only slightly hurt it's possible we get back to seeing one five hole goal against per game again. I swear that his groin issues played into his weak five hole earlier this year.