[GDT] Almost the end, Ott at Cgy, 6 pm, snw,

[dammage79]

Also, Monahan didn't seem too pleased with being on the wing in his presser yesterday.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I don't get Sutter. Ritchie on the 2nd line,

Where are you seeing this? Flames site says he's on the fourth line.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Also, Monahan didn't seem too pleased with being on the wing in his presser yesterday.

Yeah, he made comment about their being no communication to him about it.

Monahan’s play this season has earned him his place down the line-up, but this is the second time this season a player has been demoted and not communicated with - once under Ward (Benny) and now under Sutter (Monahan), this just strikes me as odd.

I can’t imagine there’s very many happy people anywhere in the organization at this point.

[Scary Eloranta]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Also, Monahan didn't seem too pleased with being on the wing in his presser yesterday.

Monahan should just be glad he’s in the lineup. He’s completely useless.


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[chedder]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah, he made comment about their being no communication to him about it.



Monahan’s play this season has earned him his place down the line-up, but this is the second time this season a player has been demoted and not communicated with - once under Ward (Benny) and now under Sutter (Monahan), this just strikes me as odd.



I can’t imagine there’s very many happy people anywhere in the organization at this point.

Seems like rock bottom for this team is near. Do they bounce off said bottom or languish there for a few years? Gonna be a very interesting summer.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Scary Eloranta

Monahan should just be glad he’s in the lineup. He’s completely useless.


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Okay.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Inferno

Where are you seeing this? Flames site says he's on the fourth line.

Sorry, should have clarified that what he's basically done since he took over. 4th line is fine now, but not when they were still in the playoff hunt. Little late now to put the plug on the plugger line.

[Hey Connor, It's Mess]

I wouldn't say I'm hoping for a loss but I'm not cheering for a win either.

Go hockey!

[Jore]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Flames are trying Monahan on the wing so they can see Gawdin at center. Too bad they did not try Monahan on the wing a couple years ago so they could see what they had a center then.

Too bad they haven't and are not trying Dube, who seems to have about 100x more upside than Gawdin, at center

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Also, Monahan didn't seem too pleased with being on the wing in his presser yesterday.

He should get used to it. Pretty good odds the next team he suits up for will play him at wing.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Jore

Too bad they haven't and are not trying Dube, who seems to have about 100x more upside than Gawdin, at center

I'm not opposed to trying out Gawdin at centre to see if it's something to considering carrying through for the start of next season, but I hope Sutter/Flames haven't completely giving up on Dube as a centre. I would like to see him get an actually fair shot at solidifying that role somewhere within the top 3 lines.

Due to the Bennett situation and how this team has been the past few seasons, my faith in this organization in being able to do the right things and develop youth players properly is nonexistent.

[PaperBagger'14]

Tough tits about the lack of communication, I didnt think an NHLer had to be told that if you play bad you get demoted.

[DoubleK]

If Montreal clinches are they going to make Calgary/Vancouver finish out the season? Can the Flames choose to forfeit to solidify their draft position.

[browna]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

We all heard Smith’s response.

I could see him throwing a game against Mtl, even let it go to OT, just to spite the Flames

Cheering for a win until they are mathematically out of it though, on principle

Not just Smith, Lowe as well. He hates the Flames 20x more than Smith or any other Oiler.

They'll put in Koskinen for the game tomorrow which is the same as an L. Lowe will call Andy Moog in for the Wed game if they manage to win tomorrow and the Flames win tonight, in order to get the Flames out.

[Hackey]

Do us a favor and keep losing. Go Sens.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

Tough tits about the lack of communication, I didnt think an NHLer had to be told that if you play bad you get demoted.

Not like he's the first Flames C to be tried out at winger too, lol. Why the surprised pikachu face Mony?

[Aarongavey]

Got to think that the Flames go on a heater here and win 5 in a row to finish, but the Habs get the OTL in their final game against the Oilers.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Also, Monahan didn't seem too pleased with being on the wing in his presser yesterday.

Not many guys prefer wing over center. But a lot of guys get a new lease on their careers when it happens... Claude Giroux and Joe Thornton are a couple of former centers who have made the transition to wing and it's probably kept them relevant.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Not many guys prefer wing over center. But a lot of guys get a new lease on their careers when it happens... Claude Giroux and Joe Thornton are a couple of former centers who have made the transition to wing and it's probably kept them relevant.

I dont really have a take any longer on Monahans situation. This whole season has been a nightmare for everyone 9n the Flames.

I did watch Sutter practice day presser and listened to what he said. "Centers can play anywhere wingers can't" and I'm fine with the tinkering at this point. We aren't going to glean anything new out of this roster this year.

So whatever the Flames do for the next 5 games are pretty much just try outs.

I expect to see effort, but not much else.

I just wish it'd hurry up and end and we can get on with them unveiling their plans as they happen. It's the only thing to look forward to with CGY now.

[Roof-Daddy]

Don't start winning now you bunch of useless turds.