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[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

I see no benefit to playing Wolf tonight. I’d be kind of neat because new is always fun. But giving Vladar another game has more potential benefit heading into the playoffs. If anything were to happen to Markstrom, it’s Vladar that will carry the load and any potential success will ride with him.

I feel like if Marky goes down in the playoffs I would rather they give Wolf a try than Vladar. Teams wouldn’t have as much scouting on him and he has been an unstoppable brick wall wherever he has played.

Kind of like what Cam Ward did in 2006

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I feel like if Marky goes down in the playoffs I would rather they give Wolf a try than Vladar. Teams wouldn’t have as much scouting on him and he has been an unstoppable brick wall wherever he has played.

Kind of like what Cam Ward did in 2006

My concern with that is that both Markstrom and Vladar are big goalies that play a similar style. The skaters, and particularly the defense, are used to the styles and can probably predict their play fairly well.

Wolf is a completely different kind of goalie and wouldn't have the same kind of chemistry, at least not immediately.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I have to think that they recalled Wolf with the idea in mind that he would get one start. It probably depends a little on what they see from him in practice and if they think he is ready.

I don't think it is really disrespectful to Vladar or that he would take it the wrong way. He is a pro and probably understands that rewarding prospects with an NHL game is not a bad thing.

I thought that they recalled him so they can give Markstrom a couple of practices off, and a game where he doesn't need to sit on the bench.

The other part of it is to give Wolf a financial reward, and increase his development by being around Markstrom, LaBarbera, and to a lesser extant Vladar. I mean they could probably have a few good pointers for him. In addition, it kind of helps him get even better acquainted with the system and accustomed to NHL pace.

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I feel like if Marky goes down in the playoffs I would rather they give Wolf a try than Vladar. Teams wouldn’t have as much scouting on him and he has been an unstoppable brick wall wherever he has played.

Kind of like what Cam Ward did in 2006

I see no chance this happens, unless Vladar craps the bed terribly in a start.

[dino7c]

Let's not overthink it, vladar has been very good at the NHL level this season. He is obviously #2

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

I see no chance this happens, unless Vladar craps the bed terribly in a start.

I also find the perception of Wolf interesting. He is 3rd in the AHL with a .924sv% this year. People seem to forget that 2 years ago Vladar was leading the AHL with a much more impressive .936sv%. Vladar also had a .923sv% in 10 games last year, which I think is more difficult when you're bouncing between the NHL and AHL. At this stage in their career if we account for NHL experience Vladar is the better and go to goalie.

[Enoch Root]

If only there were a way to split the duties and have both of them play. But alas...

[joejoe3]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

If only there were a way to split the duties and have both of them play. But alas...

If flames go into the 3rd with a 2g+ lead, wolf might start the 3rd.

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town Hustler

Put kylington on the wing for a period.

Right idea, wrong position. #2C.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by IamNotKenKing

I see no chance this happens, unless Vladar craps the bed terribly in a start.

Vladar Would certainly get the first look but I feel like the leash should and would be short

[Shazam]

Go or not go Flams!

[redmile04]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I feel like if Marky goes down in the playoffs I would rather they give Wolf a try than Vladar. Teams wouldn’t have as much scouting on him and he has been an unstoppable brick wall wherever he has played.

Kind of like what Cam Ward did in 2006

Cam Ward had NHL experience, Wolf does not & Ward has more AHL experience than Wolf including playoff games. Great season by Wolf.. but lets not forget its the AHL

[Ferarri]

No chance Sutter plays Wolfe in a playoff game. If anything happens to Marky it will be the Vladar show.

[redmile04]

I love how on game 82 of the season we can all argue about whether the #2 or #3 goalie should be in net vs talking about a must win game in order to make the playoffs, win the division, game home ice, etc.. this really also show that Tuesday cant come soon enough!!

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Can’t start Markstrom too risky, can’t start Vladar too risky, can’t start Wolf too risky.

No choice but to make Johnny throw on those pads and give it a go. When was the last time a guy had 40 goals, 115 points and a shutout before? That’s what I thought. Guaranteed Hart right there.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Can’t start Markstrom too risky, can’t start Vladar too risky, can’t start Wolf too risky.

No choice but to make Johnny throw on those pads and give it a go. When was the last time a guy had 40 goals, 115 points and a shutout before? That’s what I thought. Guaranteed Hart right there.

4D chess right here.

[Knut]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

Can’t start Markstrom too risky, can’t start Vladar too risky, can’t start Wolf too risky.

No choice but to make Johnny throw on those pads and give it a go. When was the last time a guy had 40 goals, 115 points and a shutout before? That’s what I thought. Guaranteed Hart right there.

Put in the EBUG!

[bubbsy]

I was really hoping to see pelletier and Phillips get a game in....

Lat night of stress free hockey. Has been fun enjoying that for a few months now.

Ass clenched hockey starts next week!

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

I was really hoping to see pelletier and Phillips get a game in....

Lat night of stress free hockey. Has been fun enjoying that for a few months now.

Ass clenched hockey starts next week!

Yeah it's weird they aren't giving more guys the night off tonight

[PuckSlap]

This is a must win. If we don’t win, we could trickle down to first in the division


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