[GDT] Flames vs. Rangers, 7 pm, SNF

[dino7c]

First full game I have been able to watch since the losing started, I am expecting a win

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Poe969

If anything, you should have taken your wife's ticket and given it to a buddy so your wife could spend time with her sister!

I know. Club seats too...

[dammage79]

Skid ender tonight! Book it.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

My preference (if Raymond is sitting tonight):

Gaudreau - Monahan - Colborne ---> (Let's see how this line can do together)

We've been calling for this since Gaudreau's first NHL game last year. Too bad since Backlund is out we'll only rarely see this - Sean's line been thrust into more of a shutdown role rather than one that drives possession and offense.

Such a pity because you know this line would have great potential too.

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I agree, we need a crash and bang line. I don't see Stajan as that, so if I was the one that could make the lines, I'd have Byron center the 4th line with Bollig and Bouma as the wingers. My preference (if Raymond is sitting tonight):

Gaudreau - Monahan - Colborne ---> (Let's see how this line can do together)
Granlund - Jooris - Hudler ---> (Curious to see how Granlund can do on the wing with Hudler and Jooris)
Glencross - Stajan - Jones ---> (We could use a veteran line)
Bollig - Byron - Bouma ---> (Our crash and bang line as mentioned).

I approve of these line combos.

[Samiz]

5-1 for the good guys. Flames are gonna come out fired up

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

We've been calling for this since Gaudreau's first NHL game last year. Too bad since Backlund is out we'll only rarely see this - Sean's line been thrust into more of a shutdown role rather than one that drives possession and offense.

Such a pity because you know this line would have great potential too.

Offensively, yes. Defensively, it's debatable. Having a line with two 2nd year players with a rookie who has had his share of mistakes and turnovers to start the year is probably not a recipe for success. Monahan has done well this year, but he has shifts where he looks lost as well. Colborne is the oldest of the bunch, but isn't a whole lot better defensively. You need balance on a line otherwise you'll never get out of your own zone to attack. This is exactly why Edmonton is no good.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

I agree, we need a crash and bang line. I don't see Stajan as that, so if I was the one that could make the lines, I'd have Byron center the 4th line with Bollig and Bouma as the wingers. My preference (if Raymond is sitting tonight):

Surprisingly Stajan has a bunch of hits since he came back. Especially against Toronto.

I'm not sure Bollig and Byron are a good fit together. Byron can get up and down the ice before Bollig makes it out of the zone.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Surprisingly Stajan has a bunch of hits since he came back. Especially against Toronto.

I'm not sure Bollig and Byron are a good fit together. Byron can get up and down the ice before Bollig makes it out of the zone.

As he typically does, Bollig can just flip the puck out of the zone to opposing d-men and to his surprise, Byron is there to get it like the Flash!

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by stemit14

I prefer keeping hudler and gaudreau together. It's nice having two skilled guys who compliment each other in puck possession. Plays aren't dying on their sticks when one passes to the other. Would love to see Monahan with Johnny and hudler though. Our 3 best forwards on the same line.

Go flames go!

I'd like to see that too but I doubt it happens until Backlund returns.

[cupraisedn89]

Nice write up op! Getting ready to make my way down to the dome for this one!! Go flames!!!

[JohnnySkittles]

3-4 loss in OT.

[getoverit]

really? must be a leafs fan

Originally Posted by JohnnySkittles

3-4 loss in OT.

[Badgers Nose]

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[Badgers Nose]

6-1 Flames. Power of positive thinking?

[Badgers Nose]

Oh no! Diaz? Freakshow defense?

[Harry Lime]

They are showing the 1986 playoff game between Edmonton and Calgary with the Steve Smith goal on sportsnet. What an exciting brand of hockey that was. The only reason that I can see to cheer for Edmonton righting the ship is to see the Battle of Alberta mean something again, but the way things are, Calgary is building an 80s calibre team, and Edmonton never will.

Wow games were fast back then, and the goalies were tiny.

[steveo]

7-2 for the flames. Hat trick Hudler. 5 pts from Johnny Hockey.
Good night.

[JohnnySkittles]

Originally Posted by getoverit

really? must be a leafs fan

Just a realist. Rangers have been playing really solid for awhile combined with us not playing as well makes me think it'll be a close game.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

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