Practice notes Nov 13 - Huberdeau returns

[monkeyman]

I like Huberdeau-Backlund. Backlund is a smart, crafty player. I think he and Huberdeau will click.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by neo45

I think this deserves its own thread because what he said to the media was either moronic or really moronic

1. I think he was being dismissive of Huberdeau’s injury

2. Even if he was simply trying to get the media to leave the injury alone it was even dumber. The story went viral, it was covered in the NY Post, drew way more attention to the injury than anything else would have, and according to a reputable source did not go over well with the players

So either way it was a dumb move on his part

You can create your Sutter Mind Games thread if you wish.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by monkeyman

I like Huberdeau-Backlund. Backlund is a smart, crafty player. I think he and Huberdeau will click.

100% agree. Everyone clicks with Backlund. You want to get Huberdeau going? This is how you do it.

[Young Guns]

Originally Posted by CFO

For now - should be

Ridzika - Lindholm - Toffoli
Huberdeau - Kadri - magipange
Dube - Backlund - Coleman

Like this

Ritchie, Lewis and Lucic on the 4th line.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by neo45

I think this deserves its own thread because what he said to the media was either moronic or really moronic

1. I think he was being dismissive of Huberdeau’s injury

2. Even if he was simply trying to get the media to leave the injury alone it was even dumber. The story went viral, it was covered in the NY Post, drew way more attention to the injury than anything else would have, and according to a reputable source did not go over well with the players

So either way it was a dumb move on his part

Or it’s being overblown and its a nothing thing
Things going viral doesn’t mean they actually matter

[Enoch Root]

When the team is winning, the coach is brilliant, 'playing 4D chess'.

When the team is losing, the coach is playing 'mind games'

- fans everywhere

[gvitaly]

I definitely don't mind Rooney being the one sitting, but I think Sutter is trolling with those lines.

Coleman has been one of the best Flames forwards, and he would be a much better fit on either the Backlund or the Kadri line. Dube is ice cold, and a demotion makes sense, but Lucic hasn't been playing great either, in fact I thought that him being on the ice cost us more often than not during the 7 game losing skid.

All in all, it just seems like a case of Sutter trying to find more finishing, and get players more familiar with one another.

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I definitely don't mind Rooney being the one sitting, but I think Sutter is trolling with those lines.

Coleman has been one of the best Flames forwards, and he would be a much better fit on either the Backlund or the Kadri line. Dube is ice cold, and a demotion makes sense, but Lucic hasn't been playing great either, in fact I thought that him being on the ice cost us more often than not during the 7 game losing skid.

All in all, it just seems like a case of Sutter trying to find more finishing, and get players more familiar with one another.

I think it's because if you are trying to put Dube at center you want him to have some support. Hence Coleman on that line.

[neo45]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Or it’s being overblown and its a nothing thing
Things going viral doesn’t mean they actually matter

Why would Seravalli make that up? Don’t see his angle there

[TheIronMaiden]

The funny thing is interacting with the media has little to no impact on game results. The only reason it is a necessary skill is because fans need to be given a bone.


Sutters real work happens behind closed doors.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by neo45

Why would Seravalli make that up? Don’t see his angle there

It's not necessarily a case of making it up. More likely he is interpreting a casual comment as something more than it is. The moment a media member makes a comment, it instantly elevates things to a point of substantiation, whether or not there was any actual substantiation before the reporting.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by neo45

Why would Seravalli make that up? Don’t see his angle there

Seravelli's angle is obvious, generate intrigue so that people consume his content so he can pay his mortgage. The media is in the entertainment business.

[BrennyBaller]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I definitely don't mind Rooney being the one sitting, but I think Sutter is trolling with those lines.

Coleman has been one of the best Flames forwards, and he would be a much better fit on either the Backlund or the Kadri line. Dube is ice cold, and a demotion makes sense, but Lucic hasn't been playing great either, in fact I thought that him being on the ice cost us more often than not during the 7 game losing skid.

All in all, it just seems like a case of Sutter trying to find more finishing, and get players more familiar with one another.

Not trying to start anything, but just curious, is Coleman one of the Flames best forwards according to the advanced stats?

IMHO he’s been bad. He handles the puck like it’s a bouncy ball and provides nearly no offence. I know this isn’t his role, but I think he needs to chip in a little more than he has so far.

Maybe I just haven’t been paying close attention to other things like defensive details etc.

[Bonded]

That quote went viral cause it was funny and absolutely unexpected

[Paulie Walnuts]

Sutter once again blowing up the lines after a win and d pairings that have been working.

Lucic doesn't even deserve to be in the lineup with how poor his defensive play is yet Sutter loves his pluggers. Tossing Huberdeau on the 3rd line I guess makes sense since he plays him bottom line minutes anyways.

Looks like a coach who is in panic mode with the blender.

[gvitaly]

Markstrom mask(not sure if it was posted before)

https://twitter.com/user/status/1591896153045733376

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Seravelli's angle is obvious, generate intrigue so that people consume his content so he can pay his mortgage. The media is in the entertainment business.

Seravalli Is playing the mind games!!!

[VilleN]

Originally Posted by neo45

I think this deserves its own thread because what he said to the media was either moronic or really moronic

1. I think he was being dismissive of Huberdeau’s injury

2. Even if he was simply trying to get the media to leave the injury alone it was even dumber. The story went viral, it was covered in the NY Post, drew way more attention to the injury than anything else would have, and according to a reputable source did not go over well with the players

So either way it was a dumb move on his part

Most people I know thought the comment was hilarious. There are Sutter media compilations all over YouTube. He’s known for stuff like this… I imagine the players thought it was hilarious too… these are hockey players, not beauty pageant contestants. Can you even imagine a conversation in the locker room where players were offended:
“Hey Looch, did you hear Sutter said the ‘S’ word in the media scrum?!”
“Oh. My. God. Unacceptable behaviour. I’m hurt and offended.”
“Me too. I have to go and do a poo poo now”

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1591868538599641088

I hope they swap Huberdeau and Lucic. I’d like to see if Huberdeau/Kadri works. Agree with keeping Ruzicka and Lindholm together.

Also agree with Dube, Coleman, Rooney and Mackey moves. They are all struggling to one extent or another.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by BrennyBaller

Not trying to start anything, but just curious, is Coleman one of the Flames best forwards according to the advanced stats?

IMHO he’s been bad. He handles the puck like it’s a bouncy ball and provides nearly no offence. I know this isn’t his role, but I think he needs to chip in a little more than he has so far.

Maybe I just haven’t been paying close attention to other things like defensive details etc.

I don’t think Coleman has been great. Skates all over the place but doesn’t accomplish much.