10-03-2018, 03:32 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Neal already unhappy about being on the third line. I would be too. That's not why he came here.
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10-03-2018, 03:36 PM
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#22
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Duffalufagus
Neal already unhappy about being on the third line. I would be too. That's not why he came here.
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Source?
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10-03-2018, 03:37 PM
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#23
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
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heard in on the Fan 960 this am driving into work. they played a clip from a dressing room interview that was hilarious. He was asked about and had a hard time hiding his displeasure. the guys were having a good time with it.
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10-03-2018, 03:38 PM
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#24
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Neal came here to score goals. As long as he is scoring goals, everyone is happy.
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10-03-2018, 03:40 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Neal came here to score goals. As long as he is scoring goals, everyone is happy.
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Don’t disagree. But he didn’t come here to play with a rookie and journeyman centre, I can promise you that.
He’s also not on the #1 power play unit either.
Having said all that, it is game one. Things will no doubt change.
Last edited by Duffalufagus; 10-03-2018 at 03:43 PM.
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10-03-2018, 03:41 PM
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#26
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
Looks like you'll need one long before I will. May I suggest deflection king?
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10-03-2018, 03:42 PM
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#28
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Muffins
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That is one of the funniest incidents in recent years.
Shouldn't matter who he plays for.
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10-03-2018, 03:44 PM
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#29
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Duffalufagus
Don’t disagree. But he didn’t come here to play with a rookie and journeyman centre, I can promise you that.
He’s also not on the #1 power play unit either.
Having said all that, it is game one. Things will no doubt change.
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Keep editing your posts, maybe eventually you will get something right!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calgaryblood
Looks like you'll need one long before I will. May I suggest deflection king?
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10-03-2018, 03:45 PM
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#30
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Lifetime Suspension
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He'll get 3 or 4 minutes less ice time than Johnny's line 5 on 5 but be a mainstay on the top PP unit. Not a big difference.
This team doesn't have the stereotypical bottom 2 lines, it's the top line and three 2/3 lines. It's undeniable that Lindholm has meshed well with the top duo so Neal just has to show that he's the better option and he'll find his way there, if it matters that much.
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10-03-2018, 03:45 PM
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#31
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
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They ran loop this morning about how awkward it was. He’s saying the right things but the tone was unmistakable. And that was the morning crew’s take as well
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10-03-2018, 03:46 PM
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#32
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First Line Centre
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Numbering lines is kind of archaic. Each line has a role and I imagine the 3M and Dube-Ryan-Neal line will be used in similar ice time. Neal will always get PP time and will get shifts with the Monahan and Gaudreau periodically
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10-03-2018, 03:46 PM
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#33
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djsFlames
He'll get 3 or 4 minutes less ice time than Johnny's line 5 on 5 but be a mainstay on the top PP unit. Not a big difference.
This team doesn't have the stereotypical bottom 2 lines, it's the top line and three 2/3 lines. It's undeniable that Lindholm has meshed well with the top duo so Neal just has to show that he's the better option and he'll find his way there, if it matters that much.
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He’s currently slotted in on the second pp unit. Tkachuk is the first unit.
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10-03-2018, 03:49 PM
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#34
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by colbym72
Numbering lines is kind of archaic. Each line has a role and I imagine the 3M and Dube-Ryan-Neal line will be used in similar ice time. Neal will always get PP time and will get shifts with the Monahan and Gaudreau periodically
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Peters suggested he'd be playing with Johnny and Mony the first shift after each PK - probably because Lindholm is expected to be on the PK.
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10-03-2018, 03:51 PM
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#35
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Franchise Player
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Talk about fake news...wtf is wrong with that answer? I wouldn't read anything into that interview. Neal should be excited to match up against 3rd lines.
And the Flames need a little dirty in the lineup
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Last edited by dino7c; 10-03-2018 at 03:53 PM.
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10-03-2018, 03:57 PM
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#36
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Franchise Player
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__________________
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
Looks like you'll need one long before I will. May I suggest deflection king?
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10-03-2018, 04:03 PM
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#37
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
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lol. nice notebook!
i know it is frowned upon not to drink all the kool-aid around here. my cross to bear. anyone who heard the interview knows what I am talking about.
i'm not sure what the big deal is? I'm sure he will get lots of time with Johnny and Mony this year. I'm just saying that I have little doubt he expected to play a regular shift with them when he signed. And, he's not as of right now.
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10-03-2018, 04:15 PM
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#38
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Throughout his career he's played all over the lineup and has still produced. Unless they give him very little ice time he will be fine.
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10-03-2018, 04:18 PM
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#39
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: North Vancouver
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Season hasn't even started yet, and Neal is already a locker room cancer with a s**tty attitude. Yay!
Just joking of course. In all seriousness, I thought he seemed fine in that interview. He knows this team has a deep roster, and they're gonna utilize him where he's best suited. If that's on the 3rd line then so be it. If he does his job and produces the way we know he can, I'm sure he'll get all the playing time he wants. If he's seriously bitter about it, then suck it up, buttercup. He has nothing to complain about IMO.
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10-03-2018, 04:19 PM
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#40
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coquitlam, BC
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Dot 1: Desirable scoring free agent
Dot 2: Open spot on Gaudreau's line
Must connect dots.
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