April 14 Practice - Ramo & Byron on the ice. Monahan leaves practice early...

[getbak]

Mind games.


Please be mind games.

[polak]

I really hope Monahan is just feeling under the weather.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

It's weird though, because you wouldn't think they'd be resting him the day before game 1. Sure, give him the weekend off to recharge, and maybe even yesterday, but it should be all hands on deck today. Cause for some concern.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by MattyC

I have a feeling they're just getting Monahan as much rest as possible. He doesn't need practice anymore.

Practice? We talkin' 'bout practice? Monahan dont need no practice!

[Otto-matic]

Jermain Franklin ‏@TSNJFranklin 48s48 seconds ago Calgary, Alberta
#Flames Byron traded in the non contact powder blue for a red jersey... What are we talking about!?!? #practice! #playoffs

[Hockeyguy15]

Maybe he left some toast in the toaster?

[Locke]

Moneyhands just left to go throw a slice in.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Locke

Practice? We talkin' 'bout practice? Monahan dont need no practice!

Lol I know it sounded that way but that's not really how I meant it.

He knows the systems, he's in shape, he doesn't need the conditioning or a refresher on gameplay. He just needs rest. I imagine Hartley is looking to lean on him as much as possible. My thoughts anyways.

[keratosis]

Probably had to do laundry.



I hope.

[sureLoss]

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
With Monahan gone, #Flames lines are:
Hudler-Colborne-Gaudreau;
Ferland-Stajan-Jones;
Bennett-Backlund-Byron;
Bollig-Granlund-Jooris

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
Caution not to read too much into lines today. Monahan leaving throws everything off. Hartley said yesterday he'd play in game 1. #Flames

[Gaudfather]

Hartley has some tough decisions if both Byron and Bennett are looking to work their way into the lineup.

[sureLoss]

Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
The more I see, the more I think Sam Bennett is in for #Flames in Game 1 vs. #Canucks. We'll see! #CGYvsVAN

[ForeverFlameFan]

I like the Bennett - Backlund - Byron line.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Lol I know it sounded that way but that's not really how I meant it.

He knows the systems, he's in shape, he doesn't need the conditioning or a refresher on gameplay. He just needs rest. I imagine Hartley is looking to lean on him as much as possible. My thoughts anyways.

I know, I agree with you, it just sounded funny. And yeah, at this point in the season he probably needs maintenance more than anything.

[Mass_nerder]

No Monahan could be a real problem!
Hopefully it's nothing major. Not sure we could sustain a loss like that and still make any noise in the playoffs.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Lol I know it sounded that way but that's not really how I meant it.

He knows the systems, he's in shape, he doesn't need the conditioning or a refresher on gameplay. He just needs rest. I imagine Hartley is looking to lean on him as much as possible. My thoughts anyways.

Makes sense. He's going to work certain players hard, Monahan especially. A extra half day rest before the playoffs start could be huge.

I also wouldn't mind to see slightly heavier minutes (20-40%) with our lower D pairings to start the series to rest the top lines and give them a chance to step up. If they perform, excellent. If not, back to plan A.

[colbym72]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

No Monahan could be a real problem!
Hopefully it's nothing major. Not sure we could sustain a loss like that and still make any noise in the playoffs.

I agree...But sounds like what we said about Giordano two months ago hahaha. But Monahan would be the last straw I think

[Knut]

^ Byron in non-contact jersey.. so he is at least a week or two away.

[Coach]

The lineup looks much better minus Raymond IMO.

[Jacks]

At a pool last night I was worried that Mony had missed a practice, everyone said I was crazy. Please don't be anything serious.