[GDT] Flames @ Golden Knights 8:30pm (SN1)

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I like the decision too start Rittich.

Big time. I hope Peters runs with Ritter for a while. We need him to be dialed in and confident heading toward the playoffs

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Fair enough but Vegas is arguably the bigger game. Does Smith owning Arizona carry the day, or were there other factors in playing Rittich first?...

Rittich is also the only one of the two goalies to win a game v. VGK. This feels like a very natural way to write up the schedule.

Has a team ever gone all the way rotating their goalies in and out? With respect to Flames history, I think they somewhat did that in 1980 with Riggin and Lemelin, making it to the semis. Probably a rather analogous goaltending situation.

In 2003 the Minnesota Wild went three rounds rotating between Manny Fernandez and Dwayne Roloson.

[Psytic]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

In the past five years Sean Monahan has missed a total of ten games—with eight of those at the end of last season. He has played every one of the Flames playoff games.

This doesn't include the large amount of games he has been reported to be playing "through" injuries. As much I would like him to play a heavier game as the poster I replied to noted, I don't want to risk the performance of our number 1 sniper for it. It sucks he's one dimensional but he's very good at that one dimension and I wouldn't want to jeopardize that.

[Teroy]

Originally Posted by jaydub74

By Gaudreau and Monahan you really mean Monahan right. If Monahan isn't scoring, the guy is invisible. He has an incredible shot no doubt, but his game is so one dimensional its frustrating. I wish he'd realize his size, and add a little bite to his game, he could learn something from Bennett.

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Teroy

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

Lmao

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Psytic

This doesn't include the large amount of games he has been reported to be playing "through" injuries. As much I would like him to play a heavier game as the poster I replied to noted, I don't want to risk the performance of our number 1 sniper for it. It sucks he's one dimensional but he's very good at that one dimension and I wouldn't want to jeopardize that.

I don't believe the number of games this has occurred is all that large beyond last year.

[442scotty]

Fingers crossed for Rittich to show us he should be the number one and hoping the team plays the right way in front of him!

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

Fingers crossed for Rittich to show us he should be the number one and hoping the team plays the right way in front of him!

amen.

Nothing would reduce the stress level of the average fan than Rittich just claiming the damn job and running with it for the next two months +

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Teroy

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

I don't disagree with the first part; I think he's playing like that because he sees his line struggle, and is trying to force plays and make things happen instead of letting it come naturally.
Johnny on the 3rd line though?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

@Fan960Wills
Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan only players missing from #Flames⁠ ⁠ optional morning skate in Las Vegas.

Rumour has it they were trying to figure out why there was a tiger in their room.

Also had to return a baby.

[alan21]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Rumour has it they were trying to figure out why there was a tiger in their room.

Also had to return a baby.

Also they had to find their friend Doug but forgot he was traded to Carolina.

[Psytic]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I don't believe the number of games this has occurred is all that large beyond last year.

So you're saying he should be playing a heavier game because his injury history is not a concern? If so fair enough. Just clarifying, as I feel like one detail was taken out of the context of the discussion I was having which was more to do with the style of game we believe Monahan should be playing.

[Wastedyouth]

Originally Posted by Teroy

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

wut...?

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

@Fan960Wills
Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan only players missing from #Flames⁠ ⁠ optional morning skate in Las Vegas.

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by Teroy

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by Teroy

It's time that some of you had a serious look at Gaudreau. He's turned into a puck hog who doesn't make the pass before it's knocked off his stick. He's not making those great passes. At least Monahan is playing in the defensive zone which is more than you can say for Gaudreau. The opposition has learned that if you pressure Gaudreau he'll screw up. I'd like to see Bennett moved to the first line and Gaudreau on the third line.

You're going to move Johnny with his 84 points in 66 games and replace him with Bennett and his 20ish points?

And it's moot anyways. Whichever line Johnny is on is the 1st line by default, as the other team will line match Johnny's line with their top shutdown line. So it's not demoting Johnny if you split him up with Monahan, it's demoting Mony.

[CN10]

Sportselect Info
Flames Win = 2.6
OT = 3.6
Vegas Wins = 1.95
Over 6.5 = 1.95
Under 6.5 = 1.5

First game in a while where we've been the underdog but its understandable given the Flames haven't yet won in this rink and MAF is coming off back to back shutouts. Hopefully the recent trend of outplaying the other team and getting stonewalled by their goalie ends tonight and the good guys can eke out a 3-2 OT win. GFG!

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by the2bears

that stupid losing streak was the subject of one english assignment i did in grade 12

a+

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Bingo

amen.

Nothing would reduce the stress level of the average fan than Rittich just claiming the damn job and running with it for the next two months +

So much this. If Rittich lets in another softie or two en route to another multi-goal loss then I think I'll just have to take a break from Flames hockey for awhile

[Jeff Lebowski]

Hoping to see a big bounce back from CGY. As Peters and Gio have stated they just need to clean up a few things. Should be a great performance by CGY tonight!