[GT] Flames@Sens

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by browna

Backlund has 3 goals since he moved to the top line after Peters was punted in last 23 or so games.

Two of those goals have been unassisted, other had Frolik/Gio assist.

yes

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Backlund first 21 games:

Tkachuk - Backlund - Mangiapane/frolik

3g / 6.5% shooting

Backlund last 28 games:

Gaudreau - Monahan - Backlund

3g / 5.9% shooting


Gaudreau first 21 games = .86 p/pg
Gaudreau last 28 games = .76 p/pg

Monahan first 21 games = .81p/pg
Monahan Las 28 games = .68 p/pg

I think what you're suggesting is accurate.

[UKflames]

Originally Posted by timbit

One shot combined ,from Monahan line , in the first period.

Flames with 15 shots.

And yet it is all Backlunds fault, despite the fact he is supposed to be playing with 2 of our best players, who are not to blame at all apparently.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

While I am certain we will win this game they really need to stop playing Backlund with Johnny and Mony. He is a terrible winger. Like really terrible.

The frustrating thing about that line is that if Backlund and Monahan switched positions they'd probably both be more effective. Monahan could help along the side walls defensively with his size while Backlund uses his shiftyness and ability to skate miles down the middle. As-is, Backlund is just lost.

[AC]

Edmonton's broadcast is still obsessed with Tkachuk/Kassian.

Brought in Jason Chimera to whine about it during the intermission.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

I don’t think Backlund is bringing down John and Sean, they’re doing that themselves. Not a lot of second effort by either of them.

I strongly disagree. I think Johnny and Sean are a lot better if they had someone competent to play with.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Arizona is ####ing slipping.

I feel like the Hapl trade actually messed up their mojo.

I think the fact that both of their goalies are hurt messed up their mojo more than Hall did.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by UKflames

And yet it is all Backlunds fault, despite the fact he is supposed to be playing with 2 of our best players, who are not to blame at all apparently.

Just to clarify. I am in 100% agreement with you.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by browna

Backlind has zero chemistry with JG and SM. Last two shifts, first JG gaves him a pass Backlund didn’t even know was coming. Last shift Backlund passes to no one and turns it over at offensive blue line.

He’s a place holder until BT gets his guy, but it’s really been that way since the move was made a month and a half ago, and it’s really really dragging down SM and JG.

I think Johnny is dragging down the line more than anything
At minimum he is supposed to be a good enough offensive player to drive a line

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I think Johnny is dragging down the line more than anything
At minimum he is supposed to be a good enough offensive player to dry a line

Gaudreau looks like absolute horse#### and has all year, there is no escaping it.

it's not just the line he's bringing down, it's the whole team.

it's the most consistent part of this entire season: JG sucks.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I strongly disagree. I think Johnny and Sean are a lot better if they had someone competent to play with.

Play drivers?

Line drivers?

That’s why they get the big money.

[Toonage]

Regardless of the outcome today I can't help but think this team will look just a bit different coming out of the All Star break.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by AC

Edmonton's broadcast is still obsessed with Tkachuk/Kassian.

Brought in Jason Chimera to whine about it during the intermission.

They'll be obsessed with it for at least the remainder of the season, and probably into next season as well.

[browna]

And further to Backlund, in his 8 assists since the move to the top line, only two of those assists are to SM or JG.

JG and SM have a combined 16 goals in that time. (8 each)
So since early Dec, Backlund has 3 goals, none assisted by SM or JG, and assisted only 2 of JG or SM’s 16 goals.

It’s just not working.

[soulchoice]

I could be mistaken but the best chance for Monahan line was a sweet pass to the slot from Backlund to Monny which he shot.

I don't recall Johnny doing much at all that period.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by browna

And further to Backlund, in his 8 assists since the move, only two of those assists are to SM or JG.

JG and SM have a combined 16 goals in that time.
So since early Dec, Backlund has 3 goals, none assisted by SM or JG, and assisted only 2 of JG or SM’s 16 goals.

It’s just not working.

But what if we force it for another 30 games?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Skate in the zone
Curl back
Turn it over
#johnnyhockey

[direwolf]

Awful play by Johnny there. Wake up.

[Barnet Flame]

Johnny Turnover

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Skate in the zone
Curl back
Turn it over
#johnnyhockey

Ya, we get it, you hate the player. We know.

[Harry Lime]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Skate in the zone
Curl back
Turn it over
#johnnyhockey

Comes down to laziness, or some other issue relating to lack of focus.