Jan 20 Practice Diaz draws in, Spooner likely scratched, Ortio starts. Jooris maybe.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by FlameZilla

Amazing. Ditch the Stars & Stripes for the Flaming C on Mony's shirt and that is a huge winner.

Done, good call.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Qwerty

Could they of brought up 'Spoon just for a little bonus to him cash wise? In addition a week of practice with the Flames couldn't hurt?

This would allow Shore to play in the AHL all star game, Spoon to get ~20k payday as a bonus for his hard work and some extra practice time to evaluate him?

Was going to say exactly this. People tend to like money, and Wotherspoon has certainly earned a bonus. There's no telling if there's going to be a better chance to give it to him.

I think at this point in his career these call ups are a nice motivator even if Wotherspoon doesn't get to play.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by FBI

Good question. I guess he's been better lately.

He's been better since day 1. Smid's only redeeming qualities are putting tender parts of his body in front of shots and kind of clearing the net. Can't skate, can't shoot, can't break the puck out and loses board battles all the time. Diaz should be there

[FBI]

I prefer Smid over Diaz due to the heart factor.. Also Smid is getting a bad rap but don't think he's this bad once he gets his game going. He's kind of set up to fail with Engelland as well.

[Stay Golden]

My thoughts on Diaz remains unchanged since the first game he suited up for the Flames.
He has provided no value to the team and should be in the AHL.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by FBI

I prefer Smid over Diaz due to the heart factor.. Also Smid is getting a bad rap but don't think he's this bad once he gets his game going. He's kind of set up to fail with Engelland as well.

Then why did Engelland get better once Smid was gone?

[Gaskal]

Hartley off day interview was a gem.

"You noaw like, if someone gets injured tomorrow you guys are going to say 'Whatta bunch of dumb dumb. Dey only carrying 5 dmen for a big game'. A'ght? So I always try to cover my bases."

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by FBI

I prefer Smid over Diaz due to the heart factor.. Also Smid is getting a bad rap but don't think he's this bad once he gets his game going. He's kind of set up to fail with Engelland as well.

Smid is a good defenseman when paired with a guy like Wideman. When you pair him with Engelland, he's a disaster.

He's hard for me to hate because I really like him as a person.

[memphusk]

Smid and Diaz are both bad.