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VilleN · 10-25-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Duffalufagus

Stajan to the press box. Oof.

Solid win after being down.

Janko played nervous. Will be better tomorrow night

I didn’t think Janko played very nervous. To me, he looked very calm and poised with the puck. Great game, looking forward to see him get into a rhythm.

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calgaryblood · 10-25-2017, 09:50 AM

Yeah Jankowski looked great. Good defensively and good down low.

The Fonz · 10-25-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by FBI

A few other comments that I missed the first time around.. Where is Hamilton's accuracy? He used to pick top corners and now can't hit the net for crap.. How many games does it take to shake the rust off there. Actually, that goes for most flames besides a few, hit the DANG net..

The other thing I wanted to say was Kulak looked really poised there, yay!

I wish Hamilton didn't require games 1-20 to hit his stride, but he just seems to be that kind of player. This is the 3rd consecutive year where he hasn't looked very good to start the season, but I have no doubt that he will look like a guy who should earn Norris Trophy votes in 6 weeks time, and maintain that for the duration of the season.

81MC · 10-25-2017, 10:25 AM

Honestly a lot of the games I've watched have been on ####ty feeds, so I may have missed something, but I think Hamilton has been more than acceptable this far. Not sure what the stats say, but to my eyes I've liked his game. I also notice him getting pretty physical, and showing his size quite well.

Geeoff · 10-25-2017, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Calling yourself Backlunds Socks is kind of funny. He also would not want to give himself away. I think I am on to something.

I just think Bob Hartley would have a few y'knows and likes in there

northcrunk · 10-25-2017, 10:40 AM

The thing I was most impressed by from Janko was his stick. Very good at getting it in the passing lanes and poking pucks away to keep the play alive. Good to see.

GioforPM · 10-25-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FBI

A few other comments that I missed the first time around.. Where is Hamilton's accuracy? He used to pick top corners and now can't hit the net for crap.. How many games does it take to shake the rust off there. Actually, that goes for most flames besides a few, hit the DANG net..

The other thing I wanted to say was Kulak looked really poised there, yay!

Kulak looked a lot better than last season (or pre-season). He did get trapped and threw the puck away a few times on a long shift in the third.

ComixZone · 10-25-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 81MC

Honestly a lot of the games I've watched have been on ####ty feeds, so I may have missed something, but I think Hamilton has been more than acceptable this far. Not sure what the stats say, but to my eyes I've liked his game. I also notice him getting pretty physical, and showing his size quite well.

He has 6 points in 9 games, and generally is playing solid, positive minutes.

A few around here just like sling crap at him for the joy of it, apparently.

chemgear · 10-25-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bizaro86

I didn't see the shootout, so would like to see he goal everyone is talking about as classic boring Monahan. Couldn't find it in highlights, presumably because it wasn't flashy.

I don't need flashy. I'll take that goal over and over again all season.

Duffalufagus · 10-25-2017, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VilleN

I didn’t think Janko played very nervous. To me, he looked very calm and poised with the puck. Great game, looking forward to see him get into a rhythm.

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I expect that he will play a lot better. He looked tentative to me. I hope they keep him up to give him a few games to get in the groove.

Textcritic · 10-25-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

He has 6 points in 9 games, and generally is playing solid, positive minutes.

A few around here just like sling crap at him for the joy of it, apparently.

For some, maybe. But I have also been fairly unimpressed by Hamilton through nine games. He has looked fine most nights, and had a standout game against Winnipeg, but there have also been some pretty disappointing moments.

He has not played as well as he can, but I am not at all concerned about it.

clancy · 10-25-2017, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

So much Backlund's Socks salt in this thread, did he get banned?

You mean "bantzed"?

GioforPM · 10-25-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Textcritic

For some, maybe. But I have also been fairly unimpressed by Hamilton through nine games. He has looked fine most nights, and had a standout game against Winnipeg, but there have also been some pretty disappointing moments.

He has not played as well as he can, but I am not at all concerned about it.

Yeah, I haven't seen the laser wristshot he has yet, but IMO he's skated OK and had some physical play (including last night). His worst mopments are when he stops skating and relies solely on his reach. I don't think his giveaways are as dire as Brodie's though. Last few games Brodie has had some stinkers where he goes to pass but it's like a partial fan.

ForeverFlameFan · 10-25-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

He has 6 points in 9 games, and generally is playing solid, positive minutes.

A few around here just like sling crap at him for the joy of it, apparently.

A little more improvement on the defensive aspect of his game would be nice, that's all. We all know that he can put up points, but as a defenseman you are expected to not be a liability in your own end. Hamilton could be a lot better in his own end.

calgaryblood · 10-25-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

He has 6 points in 9 games, and generally is playing solid, positive minutes.

A few around here just like sling crap at him for the joy of it, apparently.

Oh give it a rest.

Points aren't everything and you know it. Do you watch the games? Jesus, all you do is defend the Flames at any turn and think posters are slinging mud at the Flames for no apparent reason. Hamilton has been average to bad defensively all year and without Gio and Smith saving his butt every game it would be a lot more noticeable.

Do you honestly work PR for the Flames? I know the Oilers hired some people so wouldn't put it past the Flames owners as well.

GioforPM · 10-25-2017, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Oh give it a rest.

Points aren't everything and you know it. Do you watch the games? Jesus, all you do is defend the Flames at any turn and think posters are slinging mud at the Flames for no apparent reason.

Do you honestly work PR for the Flames? I know the Oilers hired some people so wouldn't put it past the Flames owners as well.

Unnecessary.

Hamilton can be better at defence, but he's not horrid - he's middlin'. And young.

The Fonz · 10-25-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ComixZone

He has 6 points in 9 games, and generally is playing solid, positive minutes.

A few around here just like sling crap at him for the joy of it, apparently.

That a shot at me?

I've never slung crap at Hamilton. Hell, even above, I labelled him a Norris quality Dman that is just a perennial slow starter.

He's not passing the eye test for me yet.

stone hands · 10-25-2017, 11:46 AM

Perhaps he actually enjoys watching the team(who is over .500, has been playing pretty well as of late and has been nowhere near their true potential) instead of just continually piling on and nit picking for the sake of it

Its astonishing you can get called out for defending the team after a win on a flames fan message board. Do you expect the entire roster to be filled with mcdavids who never make mistakes and never take time to get things going? Especially in light of their success?

Give it a break

calgaryblood · 10-25-2017, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Unnecessary.

Hamilton can be better at defence, but he's not horrid - he's middlin'. And young.

No it's not. Sick of posters accusing others of slinging mud at players for no reason.

We should be able to say Hamilton is struggling without being accused of just slinging mud at him for fun especially after knowing Hamilton is a slow starter.

Like I said in my first post on Hamilton in this thread, he will be fine. He has started the season slow every year in his career and usually picks it up around the 15 game mark. It's ok to say that he has been struggling because he has been.

taxbuster · 10-25-2017, 11:56 AM

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Tkachuk has to be one of the best players in the league already along the boards. So smart.

Man I was fuming after that non call on Gaudreau’s breakaway. What in god’s name is going on in this league

In looking at the play again, when he gets hacked and stumbles, the ref near him begins to put up his arm, but as soon as he regains his balance and stride, the arm goes back down and he takes his shot. Guess the ref figured "no harm, no foul". Could still maybe have called a slash, but it wasn't a trip.