[GDT] Calgary @ Montreal, 5:00 MT — SNW / SN960

[tvp2003]

Montreal is a good team but we have some horses in our corner as well. Too many passengers and not enough difference makers against Toronto — sometimes a wake up call like the first period on Tuesday is what you need. Adversity isn’t a bad thing.

[robertsfanatic]

Originally Posted by mdubz

Both Leivo and Simon in our top 6 is a disgrace.

I actually really like Simon on Johnny and Mony's wing, he has good speed and seems to be a pretty tenacious puck retriever.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by MrMike

The Flames look to get back on track after dropping consecutive games to the Leafs.

I believe this will be Montreals home opener, and we get to see our beautiful away jerseys once again.

First time posting a GDT so lets start a streak.

Go Flames Go

Yeah, if they win you would be obligated.

Originally Posted by Looch City

If we lose, we riot.

Well, I mean, its a little early. Granted, I did spend the 5-day break sharpening my pitchforks and fueling my torches so....why not?

[Freddy]

I’m excited to have Rittich back between the the pipes, I think the team feeds off his emotion. Living in Vancouver all my friends warn me of Markstroms inevitable injury so we need Rittich engaged and in a groove so the team can overcome roster challenges like that.

Go Flames!

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Montreal is a good team but we have some horses in our corner as well. Too many passengers and not enough difference makers against Toronto — sometimes a wake up call like the first period on Tuesday is what you need. Adversity isn’t a bad thing.

You said that already.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by robertsfanatic

I actually really like Simon on Johnny and Mony's wing, he has good speed and seems to be a pretty tenacious puck retriever.

The downside for Simon is that when he's had the chance to bury an opportunity he's flubbed it. I think it was the 960 morning crew (maybe afternoon) who suggested Simon isn't helping Gaudreau & Monahan so much as he's just...there. No points as of yet for Simon.

[CsInMyBlood]

First off, glad Mangiapaine slots back in with Backlund. That's been the first time I'm wondering what the hell Ward was thinking. You saddle Backlund with Sam Bennett and Milan Lucic and still try to play the Backlund line against the top line in a shutdown role? Like what a nightmare. Its obvious the Lindholm line has to match against the top lines of other teams if this is how you're slotting Backlund. Bennett needs to be sheltered.

Love that Rittich is getting the start. He is going to play a big role for the Flames to make the playoffs this year. I know many dont have faith in him anymore, but I believe the backup position is perfect for him and he will be looked upon as a valuable player. Markstrom cannot play every game in this hectic shortened season.

[J epworth]

Originally Posted by Toonage

The downside for Simon is that when he's had the chance to bury an opportunity he's flubbed it. I think it was the 960 morning crew (maybe afternoon) who suggested Simon isn't helping Gaudreau & Monahan so much as he's just...there. No points as of yet for Simon.

My friend is a penguins fan and that's exactly what he said about Simon when he was with the Pens, Crosby set him up for like 60 grade A chances and he would screw up every time. He's in the right spots and decent possession wise but has no finishing ability.

[Voodooman]

Originally Posted by Stanley

Good lord that 4th line is terrible

It wouldn't be so bad if Ward was a coach, and not just an overpaid turnstile running through 4 lines. It's like he caught flak at a parent's meeting, and now is making sure that little Milan gets just as much ice time as everyone else.

That line should be sub 8 minutes a game. Just because Tre's poor signings mean that you are paying almost $9 million for a 4th line doesn't mean the coach should be deploying them accordingly.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Markstrom has allowed one bad goal this season...and it wasn't even very bad

This seems like a bad call but I guess he has to start at some point

Maybe they’re just trying to convince Montreal to play Allen instead of Price. Mind games.

Edit : Nope Price is confirmed starter.

[Enoch Root]

5 game, 8 day road trip

Rittich is going to start 2 and Markstrom 3 (unless injuries dictate otherwise)

So why have Rittich go in game 1? If they lose game 1, it puts pressure on the remaining games of the trip, and they are playing catch up.

Markstrom playing games 1, 3 and 5 makes way more sense.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

If this goes sideways Cecil needs to do the GDTs again.

Anyone keeping track of GDT starters records?

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

5 game, 8 day road trip

Rittich is going to start 2 and Markstrom 3 (unless injuries dictate otherwise)

So why have Rittich go in game 1? If they lose game 1, it puts pressure on the remaining games of the trip, and they are playing catch up.

Markstrom playing games 1, 3 and 5 makes way more sense.

That makes sense, though, if Markstrom loses game 1 I'm not overly comfortable with Rittich's first game of the year having that much more pressure to win in it.

[Textcritic]

Loubardias just said that he thinks the decision to play Rittich tonight is intentionally to put pressure on the rest of the team to perform better. Based on players's and coaches's comments, he says that the message heading in tonight is to stop relying on Markstrom to win the games, and to take control.

[Jethro Choicebro]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Anyone keeping track of GDT starters records?

We should also discuss what merits continuing to create them... a 0.500 record?

[Canada 02]

of the 51 games on the schedule, I'd expect Rittich to play 16 to 19 of them. They need to get him going

[GranteedEV]

please win.

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Anyone keeping track of GDT starters records?

This would be fancy stats I'd be interested in. Make it happen......Bingo, Austin, Squiggs?

[tvp2003]

I admit to starting the GDT on Tuesday because it was 8:30 and figured if someone really wanted to start it they would have already done so. The results speak for themselves

Originally Posted by Textcritic

You said that already.

Weird. I have no idea how that happened. I was scratching my head when I saw it pop up as a new post on page 2

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
#Flames morning skate lines in Montreal, per the team:

Tkachuk-Lindholm-Leivo
Gaudreau-Monahan-Simon
Bennett-Backlund-Mangiapane
Lucic-Ryan-Nordstrom/Dube

Giordano-Andersson
Hanifin-Tanev
Valimaki-Nesterov

Rittich

This makes me think that Dube is in and either Leivo or Nordstrom sits