03-31-2019, 02:57 PM
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#81
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by ToraToraTora
Go Flames!
Go Canes!
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Taking my boys to watch the hitmen squash the canes! Go Hitmen!!
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03-31-2019, 02:59 PM
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#82
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by The Professor
Re: Playoff starting goalie. I agree that there is no way the staff has concretely picked a starter but are likely leaning one way. Smith starting this game is not conclusive that he’ll start the PO’s. I feel safer with Rittich BUT I think Smith’s puck handling skills could be absolutely pivotal in a seven game series. The amount of wear and tear on our D is limited, and essentially eliminates the dumpin as a means for the opposition to gain the zone, forcing them to carry it in always, leading to turnovers.
That said my guess is that both goalies will get starts in the playoffs.
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I agree that it's a big deal. Rittich is obviously not on Smith's level, but he's a pretty good puck handler himself too. Well, at least a confident puck handler.
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03-31-2019, 03:17 PM
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#83
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Flames just scored a pile of goals, and importantly Monahan might be feeling pretty nice after that game. San Jose just broke their big funk, so I'm thinking this will be a hell of a tilt, and would not be surprised if it ends up 6-4 or something crazy like that.
Happy with either goalie right now, but Smith seems to be feeling it and getting him into a hot zone for the playoffs would be dynamite.
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03-31-2019, 03:41 PM
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#84
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Parkdale
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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Right, but the Flames are going to eventually clinch the West anyhow so why not see what Smith does against a playoff calibre team fighting for a hope and prayer for the division. I am not saying this game defines the starter but it is a good opportunity to take a look at Smith under that kind of pressure tonight.
He plays lights out, great. He craps the bed, oh well, you start Ritter against LA who should be a lock for two points and helps keep him confident. If you start Rittich tonight and he has a bad game and poops the bed then you have a problem imo because your guy you were leaning toward your #1 just took a massive confidence blow.
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I don’t know how anyone can look at the last 15 games and conclude the team is leaning Rittich to start in the playoffs.
I do believe Peters hasn’t made a final decision, but all signs point to Smith imo. I do t even think you can make a case for Rittich given that Smith is starting g tonight.
Could it change? Sure. Smith has a bad game tonight and the door opens for Rittich. But right now the net is clearly Smith’s to lose. And it has been for some time IMO.
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03-31-2019, 04:16 PM
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#85
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Calgary
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03-31-2019, 04:21 PM
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#86
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Franchise Player
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Smith getting the nod makes me think he's the game 1 starter come playoff time
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03-31-2019, 04:22 PM
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#87
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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I still say the starter is totally dependant on who the Flames play.
Coyotes? Smith
Avs? Rittich
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03-31-2019, 04:23 PM
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#88
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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03-31-2019, 04:25 PM
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#89
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Voted for Kodos
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Originally Posted by transplant99
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I’m guessing if the Flames clinch tonight, valimaki, kylington, and stone are going to play at least 2 of the last 3.
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03-31-2019, 04:50 PM
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#91
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Owner
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Calgary
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Leaving the rental house to drive to the game.
Lets go Flames!
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03-31-2019, 04:52 PM
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#92
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Originally Posted by Bingo
Leaving the rental house to drive to the game.
Lets go Flames!
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Nice.
Should be one hell of an atmosphere....enjoy!
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03-31-2019, 05:01 PM
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#93
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Calgary
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Certainly not a must win, but damn would it be satisfying to clinch tonight with a decisive victory. Hopefully the Sharks emptied the tank last night.
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03-31-2019, 05:04 PM
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#94
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Originally Posted by Bingo
Leaving the rental house to drive to the game.
Lets go Flames!
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Awesome. Do all the cheering, Bingo.
GFG.
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03-31-2019, 05:13 PM
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#95
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: H E double hockey sticks
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Originally Posted by Itse
Should expect the Sharks to come at us hard.
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03-31-2019, 05:20 PM
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#96
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Franchise Player
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Flames just need to weather the storm early on. Sharks played last night, and will have their skating legs early on, and I expect them to skate hard for the first period and do their best to put this one away early. If the Flames hold on for the first 20 - even down by a goal - then you can expect the Flames to really start out-skating the Sharks in the 2nd and especially in the third. Flames score early in the first, and I bet the Sharks stop skating hard early on.
Good guys win in a lopsided game - 8-2. Smith with 2 assists.
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03-31-2019, 05:22 PM
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#97
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#1 Goaltender
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Gonna dig out the old '04 team-signed jersey to wear while watching out here in BC to help the boys put on the workboots and bring this thing home!!
(Side note: I'd attach a picture but for some reason my "Posting Rules" say I may NOT post attachments...anyone know why that might be...or if I can change that, but I don't see an option for it...?)
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03-31-2019, 06:05 PM
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#98
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Franchise Player
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I think it will once again be a high scoring affair. 5-2 Flames with Neal and Lindholm scoring 2 goals
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