[GDT] Flames @ Oilers, 7:30 p.m. MT, SN360

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by heep223

am I the only one that saw Burrows smash his face with his stick while he was on the ice? He had a cut on his nose

I saw it too.. I didn't think it was overly malicious of Burrows, but careless on is part to come down with his stick like that. Then again Burrows is a total ######bag. I figured that was why Wideman was so slow to get up and not the hit itself.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by saillias

I'll never understand why Hartley plays McGrattan every game and then gives him regular ice time to boot. Jones is much better at hockey.

When was asked about it last year Hartley said that McGrattan's presence made everyone play bigger. "toughness brings respect" - Hartley on McGrattan. Also he is obviously a leader on this team. When Hartley was asked about giving Russell the A, he mentioned that it this team has many leaders, but it has to be someone that is always on the ice. He specifically hinted that it shouldn't be someone who is playing 8min a night.

Based on the Vancouver game I am actually starting to think the same way you do. Bollig and Stajan played very well, so I can almost see this line used as a shutdown line with some increased responsibility. Its a huge leap to make based on only one game though...


As for the Oilers, I think it will be a fun game to watch with lots of scoring. Lets just hope the Flames get their feet under them quickly in this one.

[foshizzle11]

Originally Posted by dino7c

top paid Feaster additions in the press box every night...was he really trolling the team on twitter or is that a fake?

Seems like that is his real account. Quite the comments there from Feaster if it really is him.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by dino7c

top paid Feaster additions in the press box every night...was he really trolling the team on twitter or is that a fake?

That's definitely his twitter

[BlackWallStreet]

He's still butthurt about getting fired I guess

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Poe969

Wideman being traded E7!

These changes don't really come as too much of a surprise especially this early. We have to see how everyone does in game situations. I find myself actually wanting Jones to play really well just to silence some of the critics around here

I've been a bit of a critic but I would love for Jones to play well. Can't think of a reason any Flames fans that wouldn't want him to play really well. As with Wideman the Flames are stuck with Jones so the best outcome is for both of these guys to play better and become part of the solution.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I've been a bit of a critic but I would love for Jones to play well. Can't think of a reason any Flames fans that wouldn't want him to play really well. As with Wideman the Flames are stuck with Jones so the best outcome is for both of these guys to play better and become part of the solution.

Or boost their trade value. Wideman is a guy that, if he puts together a solid campaign, should be tradeable at some point.

[CaptainCrunch]

Flames on the right, Oilers on the left

[nik-]

Yeah, it's just trade value. Those guys aren't "part of the solution" no matter what. They're just "guys that were here for a while"

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Or boost their trade value. Wideman is a guy that, if he puts together a solid campaign, should be tradeable at some point.

3 more seasons at $5.25M... that some point might be a ways off (unless the Flames eat some salary)...

[Rerun]

This is the forward lineup I'd like to see in tonight's game

Gaudreau-Monahan-Hudler
Glencross-Backlund-Byron
Raymond-Stajan-Colborn
Bollig-Bouma-Jones

Edit: Posted this before reading Red Menace's post.... so we agree on the lineup.

[getbak]

Kelly Hrudey ‏@KellyHrudey

Really looking forward to my first #Sportsnet tonight between the Flames and Oilers with Remenda, Quinn and Principe.

Ugh. Since the game is airing nationally, I was hoping we'd get a national play-by-play team and not be forced to listen to the Oilers crew.

[sureLoss]

Aaron Vickers @AAVickers
“I’m not a banker, I’m a coach.” - Bob Hartley on sitting Dennis Wideman, who makes the most on the #Flames at $5.25 million.

[Street Pharmacist]

Jesus you're quick

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Hartley might become the most quotable person in the NHL this year. Move over Strombone1.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Aaron Vickers @AAVickers
“I’m not a banker, I’m a coach.” - Bob Hartley on sitting Dennis Wideman, who makes the most on the #Flames at $5.25 million.

That's a ####ing awesome quote right there.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by IntenseFan

Wideman probably more than a bit humiliated by the Burrows hit and he didn't play well last night (possibly as a result). I get that one.

McGrattan played good for his role last night. Don't get that one.

After that hit, I suspect it is a bit more than just humiliation. Not an injury, per se, but still good to get him some rest.



Also, who would have guessed all those years ago when Sport Scope launched all those days ago as a text-only TV scoreboard that it would someday be broadcasting NHL games nationally?

[CaptainCrunch]

Ugh Quinn and Principe make hockey broadcasts unwatchable.

I have to watch the game tonight, but I might have to jam my face into the lawn mover by the third period to end my pain..

[saillias]

Originally Posted by getbak

Ugh. Since the game is airing nationally, I was hoping we'd get a national play-by-play team and not be forced to listen to the Oilers crew.

Yeah this year's broadcasting is a mystery to me. Last year you knew if you were getting Kerr & Simmer, TSN guys or CBC guys. This year...???

[djsFlames]

Glencross - Monahan - Colborne
-Successful combo of Mony/Colborne reunited, Glenx is an oil killer, all big bodies to shut down the kiddie line

Gaudreau - Backlund - Hudler
-Backlund was the best possession center in the last half of the game, Gaudreau needs that kind of center on his line, Hudler can keep up with Gaudreau's plays, high potential for offense

Raymond - Stajan - Byron
-Speed, with solid veteran center presence, can probably create some odd man rushes. Byron can be bumped up if top lines struggle to produce

Bollig - Bouma - Jones
-Jones can also earn his way up the lineup if he performs well

Those would be my lines.