[GDT] Flames vs Avalanche, 7:00 MDT. Sportsnet West, Fan 960

[Weitz]

CBJ hasn't been doing morning skates all year, so how often does COL not do a morning skate? Is it a normal practice for them?

[Roof-Daddy]

@DarrenWHaynes

NHL players with more points than Gaudreau (5-16-21) since Feb 21 when Ferland joined his line:

1. Kucherov TB, 17-12-29

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Originally Posted by Loudog

Here's to Gaudreau who's been absolutely on fire recently. I'm hoping for a Johnny goal tonight.

Not to derail, but Kucherov taken with the pick immediately after Wotherspoon, and the Flames had him high on their list just like Johnny in that draft.

What if.....

Anyways, go Flames. Bring your best game even though it's just the Avs. Can't let up here.

[MissTeeks]

The Avs skated yesterday at least.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Weitz

CBJ hasn't been doing morning skates all year, so how often does COL not do a morning skate? Is it a normal practice for them?

Apparently they stopped doing them late January. Didn't know that. Definitely in the minority though.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl...iJt?li=AAggXBR

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I have a really bad feeling about the game tonight... don't know why.

I'm the opposite. I have a feeling the Flames blow the Avs out by a wide margin. Giordano, Monahan and Backlund with huge games.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by DJones

Seems like ferland should be a lay up for a nickname. Kinda funny how he's the only one left normal.

Or maybe he went deep into the meta and that's why haha

Just a lesser known guy I think. Would have thrown a Ferkland in there, myself

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by 868904

I love Monahan, the shot, the demeanor, the clutch ability, but I'd trade him for MacKinnon straight up and I think most Flames fans would too. MacKinnon looked pretty amazing with Gaudreau on his wing at the World Cup.

I know the Avs fan is just pissed at how things have gone, but MacKinnon is a stud. Just goes to show how much of a team game hockey is. You need good players all around, good coaching, and good management. Avs have some good players, but terrible coaching and management.

This Avs fan disagrees

[calgarywinning]

Would be nice to see a win tonight. Johnson should be in net.

[DJones]

Originally Posted by calgarywinning

Would be nice to see a win tonight. Johnson should be in net.

Last easy game left. Play Elliot and maximize your chances for easy points.

[calgarywinning]

For me, this game is meaningless, other then the points we should get. To see if the Flames will keep the foot on the gas, etc.

The important games are against Anaheim and especially in the Honda Centre. I said at the beginning of my season that this was the litmus test, to beat the Ducks and to beat them on home ice where they are 24-4-1 or some ridiculous number similar to that. Need Elliott at his best for that.

[polak]

Don't think any game is meaningless at this point of the year until we clinch a playoff spot and ultimately, clinch a desirable match up.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

The Avs skated yesterday at least.

I see they were working on their breakouts at practice

[Robbob]

Figured their breakout would involve getting to Cowboys

[D as in David]

Why would they need a morning skate when they will only by laying down for the game tonight?

[oldschoolcalgary]

I like MacKinnon and think he has an incredible set of tools, but i wouldn't trade Monny for him straight up

this isn't a case of having the Homer glasses on; Monahan has produced very well at the NHL level, he has great chemistry going with Gaudreau and he fits in with this group of guys.

with MacKinnon, you are really rolling the dice on his potential, which may or may not ever manifest...

i'd be interested to see how their fancy stats compare

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

i'd be interested to see how their fancy stats compare

2016-17 Nathan MacKinnon (COL)

GP|G|A|P = 74|15|32|47
CF% = 51.7%
CF% rel = 4.8%
OZS% = 53.9%
S% = 6.6%
oiS% = 8.0%
PDO = 96.8

2016-17 Sean Monahan (CGY)

GP|G|A|P = 75|25|27|52
CF% = 50.5%
CF% rel = -0.3%
OZS% = 61.9%
S% = 13.6%
oiS% = 91.7%
PDO = 100.3

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Not to derail, but Kucherov taken with the pick immediately after Wotherspoon, and the Flames had him high on their list just like Johnny in that draft.

What if.....

Anyways, go Flames. Bring your best game even though it's just the Avs. Can't let up here.

With the Flames history of drafting, this is a very dangerous game to play...

[Manhattanboy]

"Dirtiest Player in the League - Selke Lock - Selke Runner Up"

Priceless.

[Gaskal]

Hoping for another celly hug between our future top 9 centers.

Was my favorite part of the celebration after the OT goal. Great feel-good vibes.

[Komskies]

Just noticed we have a couple of players that can hit milestones tonight.

Gio is sitting at 99 career goals.
Johnny is at 199 career points.
Versteeg is at 199 career assists.

I bet all 3 reach their milestones tonight.

GFG!!!