[GDT] Time to get Kraken. Seattle @ Calgary. 7pm MT. calgaryflames.com

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by dino7c

What did Zadorov do to some of you guys? He is a good player. Don't lump him in with Gudbranson because of one early preseason game.

Where in this thread has anyone done that?

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Hanifin- Monahan still not seeing game time is interesting.

Not really.

Sutter told us as much on day one. Neither guy in games until the end of the preseason.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

No because it isn't true.

Edit: Sorry, I missed the D in your post, thought you meant the entire lineup

Is Seattle's defence even that much better? I concede that it is probably better, but it sure does not rise to the level of surprise and sadness expressed by mdubz.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Igottago

They've got a season to prepare for, not the nostalgia of Flames fans. Seems perfectly reasonable that they want one of their best d-men to get playing time.

I would think the Flames would do something to honour Gio in a regular season game when they come to Calgary though. I can't see much fuss being made tonight.

Well he could have played last night and not tonight...seems a little odd

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Not really.

Sutter told us as much on day one. Neither guy in games until the end of the preseason.

I assume this is recovery related. Both Monahan and Hanifin had surgery in the off-season, right? But on the other hand, I also wonder if some of this has to do with roles: do Hanifin and Monahan require more in-practice attention because Sutter has singled them out as the on-ice leaders? Sutter sure does love his #1 centre and #1 defenseman.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Is Seattle's defence even that much better? I concede that it is probably better, but it sure does not rise to the level of surprise and sadness expressed by mdubz.

Tanev/Hanifin are better than anything they have...people are just going overboard.

100% the Flames allow less goals than Seattle this season

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Is Seattle's defence even that much better? I concede that it is probably better, but it sure does not rise to the level of surprise and sadness expressed by mdubz.

This folks is the worst team in the league by far. Francis should have been fired right after the expansion draft.

They would be lucky to win 20 games this year.

[tvp2003]

Good to see Kylington get an opportunity here. He's not perfect but he's better than a 7-8 guy, especially on this team.

As for Gio's return, hopefully it's low key and they do the full-meal-deal montage when they come back in December. Having a welcome back ovation with the Dome only half-full for a meaningless preseason game is lame.

[rogermexico]

I just want to personally thank Sureloss for making the best possible Kraken pun at the first opportunity.

[TheIronMaiden]

#### the Kraken I hope they lose every game this season.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Not really.

Sutter told us as much on day one. Neither guy in games until the end of the preseason.

That's a relief. The already ineffective Monahan should make it until game 10 before he becomes even less effective due to another mystifying injury now.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus

That's a relief. The already ineffective Monahan should make it until game 10 before he becomes even less effective due to another mystifying injury now.

More sunshine!

What's it like to be stuck in such a rut?

[heep223]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

This folks is the worst team in the league by far. Francis should have been fired right after the expansion draft.

They would be lucky to win 20 games this year.

I remember saying this exact thing about Vegas

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Is Seattle's defence even that much better? I concede that it is probably better, but it sure does not rise to the level of surprise and sadness expressed by mdubz.

I don‘t know that it’s better, even without Hanifin in. It only looks better because of Gio and I’m not convinced he’s going to be that good.

[tvp2003]

"Hit the gym!"

https://twitter.com/user/status/1443250798645760009

[topfiverecords]

Lookin young and fresh.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by heep223

I remember saying this exact thing about Vegas

I was shocked by Vegas but still they had a better roster on paper and actually did some wheeling and dealing at the draft

I would be shocked if Seattle isn't bottom 5 let alone Vegas levels

[neo45]

Originally Posted by heep223

I remember saying this exact thing about Vegas

Depth is important in this league and Seattle basically got to choose the best depth pieces from every team. Still think Francis did a terrible job of his actual selections and coaching hire but it would be foolish to count them out when they have such a deep roster of good-ish players

[nieuwy-89]

Originally Posted by mdubz

Is it sad that this expansion team's D looks much better than ours?

That's exactly what I was thinking. Very sad.

Flames have more depth and higher end forwards, and a better starting goalie.

But it's kind of atrocious that the Flames D - which used to be our hallmark - has become so thin. Thank god for Tanev! (who would have thought that a year ago?)

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Where in this thread has anyone done that?

Everywhere? not just in this thread either.

Its already being called a terrible pickup and people want him in the bottom pair. A guy who has dominated NHL playoff series for a top team apparently isn't good enough for the Flames top four.