[GT] Flames vs Canucks - Feb. 15

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I like having an extra center. I cannot help but wonder if Monahan could play RW though. Pretty crazy that that is the one scenario that has never been tried across seven years.

That would be an interesting attempt.

I just don't like the idea of moving Lindholm back to the wing. Him developing as our top centre is the internal solution for our biggest need we've needed for years.

We finally may have that true #1 centre for the first time in decades and everyone is saying move him back to the wing??

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I like having an extra center. I cannot help but wonder if Monahan could play RW though. Pretty crazy that that is the one scenario that has never been tried across seven years.

RW for who, though? If with Lindholm it’s weird because Lindholm is a RHS and Monahan is LHS.

I think Monahan is playing pretty well tonight, especially along the boards.

[djsFlames]

"it was the right call"

Cassie coddling the whales just like she did the Oilers in the BOA.

[TheSquatch]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Lindy backed off just enough to avoid a fine IMO.

NHL won't touch this, I agree. It's too egregious of a miss the other night for them to want to talk too much about it. Not a good look.

[jessnuts]

Maybe I’m blinded by my fandom, but it REALLY feels like every other teams broadcast focuses on that team, while the Flames broadcasts spend as much energy as possible gushing over the opponents.

[TheScorpion]

The Lucic-Bennett-Dube line is dominating the expected goal share through two periods.

Bennett—94.58%
Lucic—94.37%
Dube—79.03%

Next-best for the Flames (and in the whole game)?

Connor Mackey (71.49%).

[powderjunkie]

Tkachuk-Lindholm-Dubé
Gaudreau-Bennett-Monahan
Lucic-Backlund-Mangiapane

[Hells Bells]

Maybe it's time to look at Monahan on the wing?

Tkachuk-Lindholm-Mangiapane
Gaudreau-Backlund-Monahan
Lucic-Bennett-Dube

I'm aware that line sucked with Backlund on wing but maybe it's different this way because Backlund is the better C.

[TheIronMaiden]

The Flames are dying for a top 6 RW. Someone who loves to hammer the puck. pity Neal was a useless garbage No Good.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

this makes the most sense, but Ward seems keen on playing Lindholm down the middle

Yeah definitely one of my bones to pick with Ward. I get trying it, and it's not like Lindholm is a terrible option but I think moving him to RW on that top line solves a few issues, namely giving Johnny and Sean a legit RW that they've already had chemistry with. Worst case is that you have another center get hurt and move Lindholm back to center again. That Gaudreau line has just seemed a bit 'off' all season. And it's not like Tkachuk is thriving with Lindholm, he's looked pretty terrible to me.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

2 bad teams battling it out.

why do you even bother?

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Loved Lindholm calling out the refs in that intermission.


"I've seen that in this barn before..."

[dino7c]

LINDHOLM IS A CENTER (ask him)

he wasn't moved to center, he was moved to wing and now back in his natural position

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by jessnuts

Maybe I’m blinded by my fandom, but it REALLY feels like every other teams broadcast focuses on that team, while the Flames broadcasts spend as much energy as possible gushing over the opponents.

For some reason I keep getting the canuck feed and their intermission segments are 100% canuck related.

Shorthouse is good and you can tell that he gets annoyed by most of what comes out of Garrets mouth. Garret is very much a fan boy.

[Hells Bells]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

Loved Lindholm calling out the refs in that intermission.


"I've seen that in this barn before..."

Someone said it earlier, but Lindholm needs a letter on his jersey. There's no doubt he's a big influence on this team and if anyone can lead by example, it's Elias.

Loved seeing him giving Edler the business last game after that elbow. I wish we could clone Lindholm.

[Makarov]

The Flames really need more production from Matthew Tkachuk. I'm a little surprised that he isn't taking more heat so far this season.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by dino7c

LINDHOLM IS A CENTER (ask him)

he wasn't moved to center, he was moved to wing and now back in his natural position

I get it. But if, and it's a big if, Bennett can solidify that 3rd line you have Monahan, Lindholm and Backlund as centers, would force one of them to the wing. Lindholm can play anywhere and look good. And playing him on the top line has worked before, thus I think the lineup I posted earlier works best for everyone. Not trying to force Lindholm to the wing, I think it's the better fit for the team. IF Bennett's line can continue to look good.

[-TC-]

Good kill

[SuperMatt18]

That’s a BS non icing

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Man, that Canucks power play is the very definition of trying to be too fancy.