[GDT] Flames vs Blue Jackets - 5:00 - SNetW

[LouCypher]

Not that I like the injuries but they happen and it should take away any worry about our young players getting playing time. Opportunity knocks almost every day for someone to step up and get ice time.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

looks like the Stampeder Calgary curse is getting passed on to the Flames

Unfortunately the Flames lack the depth of the Stampeders.

[Poe969]

I really can't wait to see how Colborne does, I really hope he plays and I hope he fits in well. Again, I don't care about the score as much as the game itself. It's awesome to see the guys do what they can just to guage their tallent.

[Vinny01]

Personally I think the Flames have great depth on the farm. Lots of unproven players but guys like Reinhart, Knight, Granlund, Ferland, Horak, Wortherspoon, Sieloff, Breen all could be future NHLers. Sure these guys are not going to come in and be impact players but it seems like we have more prospects that can come in an play than we have had in the past several years

[EYE_Overstand]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Personally I think the Flames have great depth on the farm. Lots of unproven players but guys like Reinhart, Knight, Granlund, Ferland, Horak, Wortherspoon, Sieloff, Breen all could be future NHLers. Sure these guys are not going to come in and be impact players but it seems like we have more prospects that can come in an play than we have had in the past several years

credit wesbroid + easter + scouting staff 10000%

[djsFlames]

For the love of god Hartley, I know you like the kid, and it's great and all, but playing Sven/Monahan >>>> overplaying Street.

He might have been alright yesterday, but who're we trying to develop here? C'mon.

[Dienasty]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Sven and Monahan each got over 11 minutes last night, not a bad start for the two rookies I'd say. And Backlund got over 20 mins.

I'd say it's a little early to be worried about youngster ice time from Hartley, let's see how things go.

I agree on Monahan, but Baertschi was on game 26, and has handled more then 11minutes on numerous occasions.

I guess I sound like a broken record.

However I do have to give Harltey some credit Backlund, who I thought looked great yesterday, did get a lot of time on the ice. Same with Brodie.

This season I only really care to watch about 5 players play:
Sven/Backlund/Brodie/Colborne and if he stays Monahan

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

For the love of god Hartley, I know you like the kid, and it's great and all, but playing Sven/Monahan >>>> overplaying Street.

He might have been alright yesterday, but who're we trying to develop here? C'mon.

I totally agree with you although Street looked really good out there. My issue is Hartley pretty much designating Glennie, Staj, Stemps as our top line. We also need more skill on our PP.

[The Professor]

I love the way I get to watch this season, dissociated from the need for wins. I am cheering for wins hard, but if they lose, well, I'm not too broken up about it. Just enjoying watching them all play.

Go hockey!!!

[Stay Golden]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Unfortunately the Flames lack the depth of the Stampeders.

yes there is no plug and play depth like the Stamps. If the Flames suffer any injuries to 2 or 3 players within the same time span on the roster this team will really be struggling to compete unless they defy the odds.
Hope for the best.

[djsFlames]

Uhh. How/when did Stajan and Stempniak get injured?

Confused.

[MissTeeks]

Graham DeLaet‏@GrahamDeLaet2m

A little cameo appearance and a fist bump from @MCammalleri13 out at Jack's place! Go @NHLFlames go! #teamINTL

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

For the love of god Hartley, I know you like the kid, and it's great and all, but playing Sven/Monahan >>>> overplaying Street.

He might have been alright yesterday, but who're we trying to develop here? C'mon.

Part of developing players involves not just handing them 1st line roles but making them earn it through their play. Street was pretty good last night. Monahan and Baertschi were meh. When Monahan and Baertschi show they deserve the ice time they should get it.

[MissTeeks]

That's crazy!

Scott Cruickshank‏@CruickshankCH9m

Including pre-season, #Flames LW Lance Bouma has five goals in five games . . . on five shots.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Part of developing players involves not just handing them 1st line roles but making them earn it through their play. Street was pretty good last night. Monahan and Baertschi were meh. When Monahan and Baertschi show they deserve the ice time they should get it.

I agree that ice-time should be earned, but Street was no better than Monahan or Baertschi - they all played pretty equally well.

One shift in OT or on a PP is not going to spoil their work ethic.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I agree that ice-time should be earned, but Street was no better than Monahan or Baertschi - they all played pretty equally well.

One shift in OT or on a PP is not going to spoil their work ethic.

Exactly ^ Street didn't prove any more than Sven or Monahan. But he was handed the minutes, regardless. Makes it look like Hartley is playing favorites (it's been told that he really likes Street), rather than giving the team's most talented youngster the opportunities to play in different situations. Playing Street instead of them on the PP was especially confusing. We could've secured the W early in the 3rd, and it's beyond me why Bob didn't care to use these kids in an offensive situation that have the talent to put the puck in.

You don't have to play them 20 minutes, but 13-16 minutes each is about right for their line. Whereas their 11 minutes last night was pretty minimal.. (and for a 65 minute game)

[RedMileDJ]

G f g!

[gargamel]

My expectations are low since the Flames never win when I attend games, but I'm just hoping to see another good effort.

[EYE_Overstand]

Play hard again. Don't caRe if you guys lose... Don't blow another 3 goal lead and get ready to stomp the Canucks on sunday

[Goodlad]

Jenner-Dubinsky-Gaborik
Letestu-Anismov-Comeau
Calvert-Johansen-Atkinson
Umberger-MacKenzie-Foligno

Prout-Johnson
Murray-Wisniewski
Nikitin-Savard

Bobrovsky
McElhinney

I can't believe McBackup still has an NHL job, even as a backup.