03-26-2014, 11:39 PM
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#41
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Originally Posted by AcGold
because he's terrifying and no one wants to fight him. Mcgrattan has developed a punch with his hand that holds the jersey that nobody else has down as good, he can daze guys with those little repeated shots before the opponent even gets a shot in.
I've seen Mcgrattan's training and he trains mma and boxing, his fighting right now is on such a higher level than pretty much everyone that no one wants to fight him. He was sitting on Hiller's head and no one would do anything, if that was Camalleri they'd be trying to kill him but Mcgrattan is feared by all.
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The part I really liked was though he did crash the net, he also seemed to do his very best to not injure Hillier. That is one of the reasons he carries so much respect in the league.
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03-26-2014, 11:45 PM
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#42
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Self-Suspension
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that's true, he could pretty much injure anyone he wants but he never does. Even in his fights he has obviously taken it easy on the opponent, when he could have left them out cold he just lets them punch themselves out sometimes.
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03-26-2014, 11:47 PM
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#43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AcGold
that's true, he could pretty much injure anyone he wants but he never does. Even in his fights he has obviously taken it easy on the opponent, when he could have left them out cold he just lets them punch themselves out sometimes.
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He also seems to make sure that they don't smash their head on the ice as well. I was really angry seeing Gazdic in that fight against Westgarth where he didn't pay that respect back, when McGrattan did in their fight.
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03-26-2014, 11:51 PM
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#44
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Calgary
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5 years sober too , a class act, taps his opponents on the head after a good bout, no dirty hits, cheap shots , stops punching when his opponent is ko'd or down. Love the guy and so proud to have got him on the back of my jersey!
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03-27-2014, 02:32 AM
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#45
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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If the flames are in a cap floor problem in a years time (not likely) I wouldn't be opposed (as another poster suggested) giving ern a 1yr 5m contract. Kind of a reward for services rendered and a heads up to the kids about respect to a vet.
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03-27-2014, 03:16 AM
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#46
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dying4acup
If the flames are in a cap floor problem in a years time (not likely) I wouldn't be opposed (as another poster suggested) giving ern a 1yr 5m contract. Kind of a reward for services rendered and a heads up to the kids about respect to a vet.
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5m pushing it, but what's funny is that's still a better contract than David Clarkson 
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03-27-2014, 03:51 AM
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#47
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Barnet - North London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lanny'sDaMan
Our very own hockeyboi knew the value of Grats LONG time ago.
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That guy is in the same Facebook group as me - NHL fans in the UK. I don't know him personally but he is a monster Flames fan. Mind you the tat kind of gives it away!
His room seems to have all the Flames memorabilia that has ever existed. If something was irretrievably lost in the flood, its a fair bet he has a copy of it.
The people in that group sure keep some irregular hours. Mind you I can't talk, I landed in Calgary this evening, watched the game on TV and am still posting at 3:45 am.
Fricken jet lag.
As for Big Ern. I agree, he is the glue in the locker room. I love what he brings to the team and I love to see the genuine joy on his face when he gets a goal. I love the way this team plays - heart and hard work all the time. And nobody has a bigger heart or works harder that Grats.
What a great guy to have your back!
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03-27-2014, 09:45 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Calgary
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He needs to stay for sure. A true leader on this team and an awesome example for our prospects. That salute to the fans in his first game back with the Flames is what made me a fan of McGrattan. So happy he's back.
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03-27-2014, 11:05 AM
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#50
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanna Sniper
At the start of next season there should be a letter A on the front of his jersey
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I like the idea of having him wear an A for a game - perhaps the season ender against Vancovuer?  Ultimately though, McGrattan is a good example of how team leaders operate independent of who wears the letters.
Career highs in games played, goals, assists and points this year.
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03-27-2014, 11:22 AM
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#51
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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03-27-2014, 01:12 PM
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#52
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Calgary
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anyone else ever notice how Big Ern glares up and down the bench before the puck drops and yells lets go boys.
I love the fact that he might only see 7 min a game of ice time but he understands his role and offers so much more than that.
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03-27-2014, 10:02 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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I think this is the reason I like him most of all!
@bigern10: The boys with their bow ties http://twitter.com/bigern10/status/4...357632/photo/1
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03-28-2014, 02:29 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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I'm going to the last home game against the jets and I'm hoping for it to go to a shootout and McGrattan gets the call. He dome would go nuts if he scored!!!
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03-28-2014, 02:17 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Last edited by Mofo; 03-28-2014 at 02:24 PM.
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03-28-2014, 02:24 PM
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
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03-28-2014, 02:26 PM
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#57
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Those are awesome.
Brian McGrattan doesnt shave because his beard keeps breaking his razorblades.
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03-28-2014, 02:43 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Are we just going to switch out Chuck Norris jokes and replace him with McGrattan? Because that'd be funny!
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03-28-2014, 02:46 PM
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#59
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Nachodamus.
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Chuck Norris fears only one thing. Big Ern
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03-28-2014, 02:47 PM
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#60
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Franchise Player
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Brian McGrattan can start a fire by rubbing two ice cubes together.
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