[GT] Flames @ Ducks - Break The Curse!

[BigBrodieFan]

Someone is going to get their ass whipped, this is total BS

[getbak]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Harley continues not to use Gaudreau on the first PP.

He's often the player who draws the penalty, which means he'd be getting double shifted if he started the PP.

[bob-loblaw]

Scrums after the play... Something you'll never see in an Oilers game.

[Scoreface]

He's 20 fricken years old and has been forced into top minutes against top lines. Give the guy a break. He's been a stud. Watch the games.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Jesus…Andersen looks unbeatable tonight.

Yup he's looking good. Halfway there to a shut out.

[Anduril]

The ducks feed... Such big homers.

[TheDebaser]

Byron does a better job standing up for Granlund than Taylor Hall does standing up for Draisaitl.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Serapth

Last year I'd agree.

This year, lots of bad defensive play and give always. I know half the games can be written down to the flu. Frankly I think he's got to get away from Glencross... Rubbing off.

Actually, he's been the best and most consistent forward on the team.

[Kickazzflames]

I want to see Baertschi back with Byron. I really liked what I was seeing from both when they were together.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Serapth

Last year I'd agree.

This year, lots of bad defensive play and give always. I know half the games can be written down to the flu. Frankly I think he's got to get away from Glencross... Rubbing off.

He's been exceptional this year, raised his game above last years. He's playing against the league's best forwards every game since Stajan and Backlund have been out. His first 4-5 games were shaky but he's been kinda brilliant since. On pace for around 30 goals and 60 points, and playing against top players. You're seeing more mistakes (maybe) but not putting that into the context of the rest of his game and responsibilities.

We all see the game and each player differently but I can't overstate how wrong you are here.

[combustiblefuel]

Wish Gtraz was in the lineup . Didn't get ridiculous last Tuesday.

[Scoutski]

Anyone else really hoping McGrattan is in the next 3 ducks games...?

[djsFlames]

Please get one before 40 is up. I don't like the idea of yet another two goal deficit going into the third.

[AC]

Yikes, Engelland gets Smid's stick in the face.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by scoutski

anyone else really hoping mcgrattan is in the next 3 ducks games...?

jinx !!! Lol

[FFR]

Originally Posted by Serapth

Last year I'd agree.

This year, lots of bad defensive play and give always. I know half the games can be written down to the flu. Frankly I think he's got to get away from Glencross... Rubbing off.

I don't think a player loses hockey IQ from one season to the next.

He has had some struggles at time this year but I attribute it to him being 20 years old and playing as a number 1/2 centre - he's being assigned to shut down the top centres in the league. It's a huge jump from his role last year and he needs to learn - it has nothing to do with hockey IQ.

I think he's done quite well, all things considered.

[Stay Golden]

Jackman is such an ass.

[Scoreface]

I want Hiller and Ramo in net next time at the pond...is there a rule you can't have more than one goalie?

[getbak]

Has Sven played in the second? It would suck if he's injured after such a good first.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Flames lack of size is really showing in this game.