02-03-2014, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by foshizzle11
Congrats Backlund!
Interesting stat that the last Flame player to receive this honor besides Kipper or Iggy was Bourque, wow and in 2010.
any bets on the next Flames players to be a star of the week? ]
My bet is on Gio.
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02-03-2014, 11:26 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Any word out of Sweden about who will be replacing Franzen on their Olympic roster? I thought they were supposed to announce it today.
I know Backlund is still a long-shot, but this has to help his chances a little.
Also, what's Sedin's status? Is he expected back in time for Sochi?
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02-03-2014, 11:27 AM
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#23
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by getbak
Any word out of Sweden about who will be replacing Franzen on their Olympic roster? I thought they were supposed to announce it today.
I know Backlund is still a long-shot, but this has to help his chances a little.
Also, what's Sedin's status? Is he expected back in time for Sochi?
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Someone posted a supposed list showing that Backlund wasn't even on team Sweden's radar. Which is fine for me as a Canada fan.
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02-03-2014, 11:34 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by getbak
Any word out of Sweden about who will be replacing Franzen on their Olympic roster? I thought they were supposed to announce it today.
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Friedman mentioned that most insiders had Gustav Nyquist as the leading candidate to be named to their squad
As for Backlund... great to see him progress! Still not sure what his ultimate potential is but he's showing signs that he can be a part of the solution when this thing eventually turns around
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02-03-2014, 11:35 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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its amazing that a guy who skates poor;y can get 3rd star #hopeforcrappyskaterseverywhere
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02-03-2014, 11:41 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: The toilet of Alberta : Edmonton
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Originally Posted by Gaskal
Lol it's a running joke. He went on a point streak after Burke made some offhandish comments about how his skating was lacking; now every time Backs gets a point you're likely to see a dig or two at Burke's comments.
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What sucks is that he went on a tear after Burke's comment, now BB is going to think that calling our players out in public is a great motivation tool.
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02-03-2014, 12:42 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Gio could've been a star of the month IMO.
Well done Backlund, Flames fans are proud. Nice to see in a season with low expectations.
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02-03-2014, 02:30 PM
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Scoring Winger
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I think what impresses me about his week was that he averaged 2 points a game against top teams in Chicago, San Jose, and Minny...
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02-03-2014, 03:27 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Helsinki, Finland
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Congrats to Backlund, hope it's first of many to come. Glad to see he's making me look and the rest of us doubters fools.
That said, I still have my doubts, and might still sell high if I was the GM. I'm sure everyones glad I'm not  (Also, I'm not being 100% serious, and I'm glad I don't have to make those kinds of calls.)
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02-03-2014, 04:38 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Not sure
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Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo1989
Is this a joke? Backlund is a fine skater. He's not the fastest but he wins a lot of one on one foot races for the puck. Plus he's quick at getting back on the backcheck.
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Phoooshh!
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02-03-2014, 04:42 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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02-03-2014, 04:44 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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No, but it might get him a $6 x 6 contract!
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02-03-2014, 04:50 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Maple Bay, B.C.
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
No, but it might get him a $6 x 6 contract!
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lol - I'll pray to Oprah to make it happen.
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02-03-2014, 04:52 PM
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_pinched
I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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He's an Oiler. Nuff said.
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02-03-2014, 04:53 PM
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Norm!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_pinched
I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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A hardy yet slightly greasy handshake from Darryl Katz and a 6 month invite to the Friday night game of strip twister with Kevin Lowe and Mac-T?
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02-03-2014, 05:35 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_pinched
I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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The difference between star of the night and star of the week is Schrivens let in 4 goals the next game
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02-03-2014, 07:14 PM
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#38
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sweden
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Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
Any word out of Sweden about who will be replacing Franzen on their Olympic roster? I thought they were supposed to announce it today.
I know Backlund is still a long-shot, but this has to help his chances a little.
Also, what's Sedin's status? Is he expected back in time for Sochi?
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Nyquist got the call.
Sedin should be fine AFAIK.
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02-03-2014, 07:49 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dash_pinched
I almost feel dirty typing this and don't get me wrong, Backlund has played great and is a very deserving recipient, but a 59 save shutout performance and making 96 out of 100 saves doesn't earn Ben Scrivens a star this past week?
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He only played 2 games last week and went 1-1. He got a shutout in one game but allowed 4 in the other.
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