01-14-2014, 09:57 PM
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#41
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Scoring Winger
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Scott Cruickshank @CruickshankCH
#Flames Backlund on Jones tussle: "He was just being a hero all night in front of the net. I'm not going to take anything from that guy."
I mentioned in the GT that I like Backlunds aggression lately. He really does seem like a player that needs a chip on his shoulder to play his best hockey. For that reason I love quotes like this from him. Play angry and play cocky Backs!
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01-14-2014, 10:00 PM
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#42
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Franchise Player
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Let us not forget that it wasn't that long ago that he was watching games from the press box.
I hope the guy has turned the corner, but until we see a much longer sample size, I'm not convinced.
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01-14-2014, 10:01 PM
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#43
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Where ru Chris O'Sullivan
A lot goes into this overall equation. The goal to me after what will be a long rebuild, will be the emergence of a team that can hopefully get to the final 4 (and beyond) for 2-3 seasons (at least!).
I'm hoping CP understands that goals against CAR and NSH, when we've been long eliminated from the post season, should be weighted against performance vs. the elite teams.
He still plays a soft game, hoping he continues to put up points and can be moved eventually, but not for a late pick, but as part of a deal to bring in a top prospect or high pick.
Getting rid of Stajan to make room for him is silly, he had this "room" early this year and did nothing with it. If we move or don't move Stajan - it should solely be because it makes sense because of the return.
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Well he was second star against Pittsburgh and scored against them too. Didn't see that game but I've heard he was our best player. Played 22 minutes.
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01-14-2014, 10:01 PM
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#44
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Let us not forget that it wasn't that long ago that he was watching games from the press box.
I hope the guy has turned the corner, but until we see a much longer sample size, I'm not convinced.
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It wasn't long ago that Steven Stamkos was being benched. Being benched doesn't mean squat about the NHL future of a player.
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01-14-2014, 10:04 PM
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#45
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Let us not forget that it wasn't that long ago that he was watching games from the press box.
I hope the guy has turned the corner, but until we see a much longer sample size, I'm not convinced.
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One game.
Your buddy Curtis Glencross was a healthy scratch at one point a couple seasons ago too. Plenty of day-to-day NHL players get sat at times. Cory Sarich was a multiple scratch for the Flames the last couple seasons, pretty sure he's an NHL player.
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01-14-2014, 10:08 PM
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#46
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanny'sDaMan
I'm waiting for AC to post the gif. Trust me it was epic. Backs and Jones had a WWE style match in front of the Pred net.
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Plzzzzzzzzzzzzz gif
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01-14-2014, 10:08 PM
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#47
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: The Armpit of BC: Trail
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutman
Patience with the prospects pays off.
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There is a certain prospect I wish to bring up, but won't.
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Last edited by Trailer Fire; 01-14-2014 at 10:14 PM.
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01-14-2014, 10:12 PM
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#48
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Let us not forget that it wasn't that long ago that he was watching games from the press box.
I hope the guy has turned the corner, but until we see a much longer sample size, I'm not convinced.
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Brad Richards isn't an NHL player?
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01-14-2014, 10:18 PM
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#49
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: winnipeg
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheerio
Glad Feaster didn't sell Backlund for pennies on the dollar.
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Feaster didnt - many on CP would have
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01-14-2014, 10:37 PM
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#50
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Flames fan in Seattle
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The good: Backlund
The bad: Stajan (stupid stupid stupid penalties and useless play), Wideman (what happened to this guy, slow, giving it away, never getting the shot through... pathetic)
Once again the young guys play well and the vets suck the big one.
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01-14-2014, 10:38 PM
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#51
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by schooner
Scott Cruickshank @CruickshankCH
#Flames Backlund on Jones tussle: "He was just being a hero all night in front of the net. I'm not going to take anything from that guy."
I mentioned in the GT that I like Backlunds aggression lately. He really does seem like a player that needs a chip on his shoulder to play his best hockey. For that reason I love quotes like this from him. Play angry and play cocky Backs!
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The Westgarth Effect.
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01-14-2014, 10:39 PM
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#52
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North America
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FBI
The good: Backlund
The bad: Stajan (stupid stupid stupid penalties and useless play), Wideman (what happened to this guy, slow, giving it away, never getting the shot through... pathetic)
Once again the young guys play well and the vets suck the big one.
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It's almost like we've seen this show before.
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01-14-2014, 10:43 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FBI
Once again the young guys play well and the vets suck the big one.
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Hudler played fantastic again, Stempniak scored.
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01-14-2014, 11:01 PM
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#54
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ComixZone
The Westgarth Effect.
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damn it!
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01-14-2014, 11:02 PM
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#55
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner
Feaster didnt - many on CP would have
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Well there were many rumors from good sources at the beginning of the season that Feaster was shopping him.
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01-14-2014, 11:06 PM
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#56
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Calgary in Heart, Ottawa in Body
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck2
Hahaha wow I actually didn't even catch the last part of your post. Backlund having to go overseas?
You must have missed the reports that several teams were calling the Flames about Backlund. He will never be a star but he does all the little things right and is emerging as a leader. Backlund will have a long career in the NHL. Teams are always looking for a defensively responsible center who can pot the odd goal.
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If he keeps this up, Backlund could quietly turning into Yelle 2.0. No way you trade this guy for a pick not in the top ten of a mediocre draft at this point.
Last edited by c.t.ner; 01-14-2014 at 11:08 PM.
Reason: clarifying the pick comment
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01-14-2014, 11:07 PM
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#57
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheerio
Well there were many rumors from good sources at the beginning of the season that Feaster was shopping him.
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Yea, Dreger said the Flames were shopping Backlund and that Carolina was one of the teams that made an offer for him.
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01-15-2014, 12:27 AM
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#58
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: 17th Ave :D
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Quote:
Originally Posted by killer_carlson
Let us not forget that it wasn't that long ago that he was watching games from the press box.
I hope the guy has turned the corner, but until we see a much longer sample size, I'm not convinced.
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He'll go into another long slump and everyone will be back to normal.
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01-15-2014, 02:19 AM
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#59
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A Fiddler Crab
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Chicago
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Mikael Backlund has consistently been one of, if not our best possession players all season long. We take more shots when he's on the ice, that is an undeniable fact, and a hugely valuable one.
After Giordano, he's the MVP of the Flames, has been over the course of the whole season, and - in terms of possession stats - has not experienced any significant slumps. He is exactly the kind of player we need to have if we ever expect to be successful Trading him for anything short of a top-3 pick would be lunacy.
Prediction: Backlund will be a lock for the 2018 Swedish Olympic team.
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01-15-2014, 05:13 AM
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#60
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: England
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Well Cp never fails to deliver. We finally have a player that we developed ourselves, playing well, potting a few goals along the way and all we can do is bash him saying the sample size is too small and he was in the press box previously.
When do we cut a prospect a break and enjoy when one of them starts to do well rather than looking for the next opportunity for him to fail.
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