[PGT] Lucic, Hanifin, Rittich dominate Sharks en route to 6-2 W

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by EN FUEGO

Was 10 rows up behind the net on the Tkachuk goal. SJ crowd was buzzing about it for a solid 15 min after. Lucic was an absolute force all night. I've been coming to Flames games here 13 years and have only seen a handful of victories in that time. This one felt good, man.

I told the Mrs. we should have gone to this game.

[Macindoc]

Back to back 6-2 victories after my wife got our rescue puppy, Zelda, her new Flames bandana. Coincidence?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Stauner

Problem is when Hamonic is back he will be put back in on 3rd line. He earns too much for that role

He’s an expiring contract. If he isn’t traded and he’s not hurting the overall cap to the end of the season what difference does his salary make? besides, he’s currently paid fourth of the Dmen, and a year from now Rasmus makes more than he does currently. And Rasmus is on an ELC so obviously playing above value. So it’s not like its a wasted spot.

[Scorch]

Originally Posted by Moderator

Unbelievable as it may seem, not all posters are as bedazzled by immodestly dressed women as some here seem to be. Some of these posters are attempting to participate in this thread while at work. Others are doing so in the presence of spouses and young kids. It is a fraction of an inconvenience for you to add the tags as we have requested in an effort to ensure that everyone who chooses to be here is comfortable and enjoys her- or himself.

So this would be okay without tags?

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Macindoc

Back to back 6-2 victories after my wife got our rescue puppy, Zelda, her new Flames bandana. Coincidence?

Picture of the puppy or it's not true.

[Stauner]

Originally Posted by Macindoc

Illogical. He will earn just as much regardless of which pairing he plays on. As will Andersson. The only logical approach is to use the combinations that work best regardless of salary.

Not to say that this is what Ward will do.

Its not illogical. He is overpaid for what he does in his role at this moment. We should be looking for cheaper options for what Hamonic offers us which is a 3rd pairing d man

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Stauner

Its not illogical. He is overpaid for what he does in his role at this moment. We should be looking for cheaper options for what Hamonic offers us which is a 3rd pairing d man

Stone is that player already.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Stauner

Its not illogical. He is overpaid for what he does in his role at this moment. We should be looking for cheaper options for what Hamonic offers us which is a 3rd pairing d man

I’m sure Hamonic is on the block but it’s because he’s an expiring contract and not because of what he makes now, which isn’t that much in the schemes of things. The cap to the end of the year is pretty irrelevant now unless they are trading for someone making, say, $9M prorated.

Would you be happier putting Rasmus and Kylington on the bottom pairing since they make far less?

[Jeff Lebowski]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1227125736831500288

[Macindoc]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Picture of the puppy or it's not true.

I'm at work tonight but will post tomorrow.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Stone is that player already.

If you are putting a D man on the roster this year, and choosing between Stone and Hamonic, and assuming there’s room for either choice under the cap (which there is currently) you choose Hamonic every day. They are not comparable players.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Macindoc

I'm at work tonight but will post tomorrow.

Looking forward to it. Please pm me to remind me cos my short term memory is shot.

[Prufrock]

I loved the "too easy" by Tkachuk after his beautiful goal.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Stone is that player already.

Honestly whether it's

Giordano-Brodie
Hanifin-Andersson
Kylington-Stone

or with Gio/Valimaki out

Hanifin-Andersson
Kylington-Brodie
Davidson-Stone

Both look like balanced D cores with everyone slotted well. People forget but Davidson was a plus player as a top four guy back in 2016 and while injuries (and Cancer) kind of derailled that, it's not like he lost his talent.

[SeanCharles]

I think a lot of people here underrate both Hamonic and Stone.

Hamonic is a legit top 4 dman and he’s the type of player all teams could use.

Stone is reliable depth that is now on a cheap contract.

[Stauner]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I’m sure Hamonic is on the block but it’s because he’s an expiring contract and not because of what he makes now, which isn’t that much in the schemes of things. The cap to the end of the year is pretty irrelevant now unless they are trading for someone making, say, $9M prorated.

Would you be happier putting Rasmus and Kylington on the bottom pairing since they make far less?

My point is do we miss Hamonic? Would a cheaper contract from Stockton be worse?

In fact do we miss Gio right now ? Maybe its time to let go of over paid vets

Ps i am not saying Gio is over paid etc before i get bombarded with replies

[Macindoc]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

If you are putting a D man on the roster this year, and choosing between Stone and Hamonic, and assuming there’s room for either choice under the cap (which there is currently) you choose Hamonic every day. They are not comparable players.

I think Hamonic's stay-at-home style would do wonders to stabilize the effects of Kylington's occasional gaffes, and Kylington's speed and great edgework could provide better zone exits than the Hanifin-Hamonic pairing. This would also allow Hamonic to mentor Kylington on the defensive aspects of the game.

Off topic: Sportsnet just had a quote that "in spite of his injury, McDavid is not looking for any special treatment". Well, that would be a first.

[midniteowl]

Just wondering, has Gaskal posted the ATL yet? Thanks in advance.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by SeanCharles

I think a lot of people here underrate both Hamonic and Stone.

Hamonic is a legit top 4 dman and he’s the type of player all teams could use.

Stone is reliable depth that is now on a cheap contract.

We just need to find the right partner for him. It wasn't Brodie and it hasn't been Hanifin.

[djsFlames]

I'm enjoying Matthew "C" Tkachuk Preview Week.