Practice Notes - Feb 17: D-Pairing shake up

[Hockey_Ninja]

Can someone please explain to me how Eric Francis still has a job?

[Drunk Uncle]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Dube battled inconsistency in detailed and effective play for a long time, and he was in Sutter’s doghouse as a result. But he’s Sutter’s favorite this year. Sometimes players figure it out.

Agree with your point on Dube however, to me Rosie has a way steeper hill climb to overcome the level of inconsistency he has vs what Dube had.

I hope he figures it out, but I'm not expecting it.

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle

Exactly. It's been multiple times over many segments of games and same habit of inconsistency creeps in no matter where he plays in the line-up. The reality for Ruzicka is that he is not skilled enough to overcome his inconsistency.

But again - he had 17 points in 19 games in a top six role, and overwhelmingly positive on ice impacts outside of his production - so this so called inconsistency certainly wasn't reflecting on the scoresheet or by any trackable measure.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

But again - he had 17 points in 19 games in a top six role, and overwhelmingly positive on ice impacts outside of his production - so this so called inconsistency certainly wasn't reflecting on the scoresheet or by any trackable measure.

Makes me wonder what the truth is regarding his month+ long illness he had that we only heard about from his dad. Would explain his sudden drop off and how he suddenly just looked tired and sluggish, but then again, if there was more too it you'd think we'd have heard more about it

[Drunk Uncle]

Originally Posted by HighLifeMan

But again - he had 17 points in 19 games in a top six role, and overwhelmingly positive on ice impacts outside of his production - so this so called inconsistency certainly wasn't reflecting on the scoresheet or by any trackable measure.

Offensively sure but the xGA/60 for the Ruzicka-Lindholm-Toffoli is worse than any forward line that has played over 30min this year for the Flames.

Not sure that is overwhelmingly positive. Seems reflective of Ruzicka's effort without the puck and the reason he is in/out vs on the second line.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Can someone please explain to me how Eric Francis still has a job?

Nepotism? At least that's how he got started I believe.

[HighLifeMan]

Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle

Offensively sure but the xGA/60 for the Ruzicka-Lindholm-Toffoli is worse than any forward line that has played over 30min this year for the Flames.

Not sure that is overwhelmingly positive. Seems reflective of Ruzicka's effort without the puck and the reason he is in/out vs on the second line.

Yet - He has the third lowest xGA/60 of any "regular" forward on the team this year.

[taxbuster]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Can someone please explain to me how Eric Francis still has a job?

Mummy?

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

Mummy?

Doesn't matter what you do or what profession you are in, it's not what you know (or good at), it really is who you know.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Would be a big boost if Looch does it

But I think Sutter wants him to play hockey now

Ughh...yet another square peg in a round hole. Please tell me Sutter has not instructed Lucic to not fight. That's what he does best.

[iamca]

We could see an incremental improvement with no Stone in the lineup, but this roster is just not good enough.

Need to turn the page and focus on giving the AHL leader in game winning goals a legitimate opportunity to play in the top 9 to show what he can do.

So tired of the lack of creativity and excitement with this team.

They’ve shown glimpses for maybe a half dozen games, otherwise they lack consistency and have no killer instinct to put teams away when they have held a lead.


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[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

I agree that he seemed a lot more productive than Pelletier, but it's clear that Sutter isn't a fan of his defensive effort and attention to detail. That's why as soon as his offense slowed down, he was demoted, first to the Backlund line, then to the 4th line.

After his terrible effort backchecking on this goal againt DET he was scratched, and rightfully so.

Lucic’s backcheck on that goal is real impressive. Once Rosie puts in that type of effort he will be in the lineup.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Lucic’s backcheck on that goal is real impressive. Once Rosie puts in that type of effort he will be in the lineup.

Looch can hang them up now for sure

Beyond useless

[BagoPucks]

Was interesting to hear Sutter's comments about Weegar and playing him on the offside. Seems like a dig at Treliving and his direction with the team's roster management.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by BagoPucks

Was interesting to hear Sutter's comments about Weegar and playing him on the offside. Seems like a dig at Treliving and his direction with the team's roster management.

Didn't see a dig there at Treliving at all. (And I don't think Sutter has been shy to take digs at Treliving)

Think there may have been a little bit of a dig about not knowing Kylington wouldnt be here until the day before training came though.

[Sandman]

I remember wondering how Eric Francis, the Calgary Sun movie critic, was suddenly doing sports….

[Sandman]

The Weegar/ Andersson pairing will be like the finger of God.

[jamesblue]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Can someone please explain to me how Eric Francis still has a job?

I just don't get all the hate for Eric Francis. He is not afraid to ask the tough questions. He is well spoken, very opinionated and passionate about the Flames. What more can you ask for in a sports journalist/analyst. I really enjoy listening to what he has to say.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by jamesblue

I just don't get all the hate for Eric Francis. He is not afraid to ask the tough questions. He is well spoken, very opinionated and passionate about the Flames. What more can you ask for in a sports journalist/analyst. I really enjoy listening to what he has to say.

He's a tit

[Rejean31]

According to the game day thread the d-pairings are back to the usual pairings. WTF??