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[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by FBI

Isn't it 7?

Well, no one is playing in both of tonight's games.

[sureLoss]

@Kristen_Odland: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk's hip flexor was bothering him. Could have played tonight but holding him out until Wednesday.

[Moneyhands23]

Benett gets to go against his old buddy. Hope it brings his best game to the table

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Benett gets to go against his old buddy. Hope it brings his vest game to the table

???

[Racki]

I'm so curious to see the Poirier - Bennett - Foo line I might watch the road game.

[Toonage]

Gaudreau vs. Yamamoto will be fun to watch. Skittles vs. Smarties (or whatever BS story the kid has)

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Karl

???

#Some men hunt for sport,

Others hunt for food,

The only thing I'm hunting for,

Is an outfit that looks good...

See my vest, see my vest,

Made from real gorilla chest,

Feel this sweater, there's no better,

Than authentic Irish setter.

See this hat, 'twas my cat,

My evening wear - vampire bat,

These white slippers are albino

African endangered rhino.

Grizzly bear underwear,

Turtles' necks, I've got my share,

Beret of poodle, on my noodle

It shall rest,

Try my red robin suit,

It comes one breast or two,

See my vest, see my vest,

See my vest.

Like my loafers? Former gophers -

It was that or skin my chauffeurs,

But a greyhound fur tuxedo

Would be best,

So let's prepare these dogs,

Mrs. Potts: Kill two for matching clogs,

Burns: See my vest, see my vest,

Oh please, won't you see my vest

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Gaudreau vs. Yamamoto will be fun to watch. Skittles vs. Smarties (or whatever BS story the kid has)

lol I find this funny because Yamamoto plays nothing like Gaudreau. Their only similarities are size. Yamamoto plays much more like Tyler Johnson than Gaudreau.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Beninho

lol I find this funny because Yamamoto plays nothing like Gaudreau. Their only similarities are size. Yamamoto plays much more like Tyler Johnson than Gaudreau.

But its the inevitable comparisons (that have already been drawn). We're going to hear them, so let's see some domination on Johnny's part early.

[Braden]

Seems Edmonton evenly distributed there team, where we are sending Bennett, Stajan, 3rd pairing D and prospects. Looks as if Calgary just wants to ensure a 1-1 split

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Toonage

But its the inevitable comparisons (that have already been drawn). We're going to hear them, so let's see some domination on Johnny's part early.

I think that comparison will slowly cool down because Yamamoto won't be in the NHL for at least 2 years if he makes it all.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Gaudreau vs. Yamamoto will be fun to watch. Skittles vs. Smarties (or whatever BS story the kid has)

From watching Yamamoto in the Young Stars tournament I sure didn't see a lot to get excited about. Sure, he was among the best forwards in Penticton, but he doesn't really play on another level like Gaudreau.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Benett gets to go against his old buddy. Hope it brings his best game to the table

I admit to being annoyed at the CP member who insists on calling Bennett "Benzo". In the interest of compromise, I suggest "Beardo".

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Beninho

I think that comparison will slowly cool down because Yamamoto won't be in the NHL for at least 2 years if he makes it all.

Who do you think has a better chance at having an NHL career, Kailer Yamamoto or Tyler Wong??

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

From watching Yamamoto in the Young Stars tournament I sure didn't see a lot to get excited about. Sure, he was among the best forwards in Penticton, but he doesn't really play on another level like Gaudreau.

He's small and therefore in the eyes of the media (especially those up north I'm sure) he's the next Gaudreau. And they had that Skittles rip off story ready to go. He sounds like a totally different player (and is) but you just know that's all we're going to hear if/when he makes the team. But, like Beninho notes, its probably not going to be for a while. I'd just like to see Gaudreau show him up.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Braden

Seems Edmonton evenly distributed there team, where we are sending Bennett, Stajan, 3rd pairing D and prospects. Looks as if Calgary just wants to ensure a 1-1 split

I don't think the preseason record matters to the Flames managaement. I believe that they care about two things, giving their veterans some reps before the season and trying players out to fill roster spots.

The way I see it, each team fulfils that desire, the home team allows the vets to gain momentum into the regular season. The away team is getting thrown into the deep end, so that they know who can hang at an NHL level.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

From watching Yamamoto in the Young Stars tournament I sure didn't see a lot to get excited about. Sure, he was among the best forwards in Penticton, but he doesn't really play on another level like Gaudreau.

He is also 18 years old. Was Gaudreau on another level at 18 years old?

Not saying he will be Gaudreau because that is a long shot but the kid obviously has skill as he was seen to be a first round pick prior to the draft.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Braden

Seems Edmonton evenly distributed there team, where we are sending Bennett, Stajan, 3rd pairing D and prospects. Looks as if Calgary just wants to ensure a 1-1 split

Well preseason games aren't about winning and losing, it's for evaluating players.

In Edmonton, we have almost all the forwards pushing for the same couple of jobs. Only Bennett and Lazar have spots locked up IMO. So that gives a good chance to compare players in the same bubble directly. Foo, F. Hamilton, Stajan, Poirier, Shinkaruk, Hrivik, Lomberg, Cramarossa all battling with one another.

Even the D are in a similar bubble battling for #6/7/callup. Wotherspoon, Bartkowski, Andersson, Kulak especially.

And in net Rittich vs Lack is a battle in theory. At least a good chance to see how they compare within the same game.

[FlamesFanTrev]

Originally Posted by getbak

Ah, okay. So, is Kris hurt? He's not in either lineup then.

He's a "top 5 dman in the league", you don't put him in the trenches to start off preseason against the flames. Lol

[Machiavelli]

Lazar shouldn't be a lock