[GDT] The Battle of Abbotsford: Flames vs. Canucks 8 MT

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Was coronato’s guy

I wasn't referencing the goal specifically, Coronato was way more to blame there. Poirier had a really poor period though.

[Macindoc]

Don’t know what Coronato was thinking there. He’s going to hear about that one in the dressing room

[Goriders]

Not a lopsided period outside of the stretch around the penalty

[Zary's-Mustache]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Poirier finishes off a rough period with an own goal. Looks like he's gonna need some more time in the AHL.

This is a little closer to regular season pace and physical play, and you see how much the kids are struggling with it. Yet, I would say that this is only about 80% of the normal regular season pace. This is why the pre-season results are meaningless and why guys like Coronato have to show they can adapt to this and still thrive. Haven't heard his name yet tonight, which is disappointing considering how he played in those first games.

Was it an own goal? Looked like the Canucks player shot it in or it went off the Canucks player.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I wasn't referencing the goal specifically, Coronato was way more to blame there. Poirier had a really poor period though.

Yep.

But not an all bad period based on the fact our lineup is all ahlers and chlers.

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Didn't look like a redirect, looked like it just hit him in front

What? He went to the front of the net, put his stick down and gave the guy a target. That's text book. Now the fact Sasson isn't overly skilled means that if Coronato does his job there it probably doesn't go in.

[Funkhouser]

Criticisms:
-Poirier has had a poor game.
-Parekh is too casual and needs to step up his intensity. He isn't a puck hound, and this concerns me. Looking forward to see how he evolves away from the puck and in his intensity.
-Pelletier is invisible again...

Positives:
-Wolf is great.
-I like Pospisil
-Coronato is ready for the show

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

What? He went to the front of the net, put his stick down and gave the guy a target. That's text book. Now the fact Sasson isn't overly skilled means that if Coronato does his job there it probably doesn't go in.

Debrusk didn't touch it (though I agree with what you're saying)

[Calgary4LIfe]

I expect them to come out with a bit more energy for the 2nd period. They need to outwork the Canucks, but they haven't come close to matching them there.



Pelletier I thought looked better.

Duehr has also looked better than in the past few games.
Honzek continues to shine in my eyes.
Parekh has moved so much from his first Penticton game. Looks good out there.


I expect more from Poirier. Terrible start to the game, and I felt he was too passive on that last play leading to the goal. Coronato lost his man, but I would like to see Poirier do a better job of challenging the puck more, and making sure that the pass doesn't make it through. I have liked his skating, however. Hopefully it is just a bit of nerves or rust.

[3thirty]

Peletier looked better, had a nice deke on a rush to get past the d-man, but then passed it out front to no one.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Debrusk didn't touch it (though I agree with what you're saying)

and apparently they have now changed to to Debrusk

[Macindoc]

Let’s see if the Flames’ farm squad can step up and compete against an actual NHL roster the rest of the game.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Someone tell Pelletier that if the option is to shoot or pass to Walker Duehr, you should just shoot.

Poirier and Coronato will want a re-do on the goal.

Beyond that, pretty decent period considering how young the Flames squad is. Lots of time to get one back.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

What? He went to the front of the net, put his stick down and gave the guy a target. That's text book. Now the fact Sasson isn't overly skilled means that if Coronato does his job there it probably doesn't go in.

Hey! Who let this guy in here!?

"Bazminti, when he pulled back the veil!"

[Enoch Root]

Honzek continues to look better and better, with each game palyed

As for intensity, I think it was more just a case of them struggling with the forecheck, and not being able to get any flow going. That's what inexperienced D will do to you.

[btimbit]

Totally forgot DeBrusk went to Vancouver.

Always liked him

[Toonage]

Just saw the replay. I stand by my take.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Poirier has to have a good season or he’ll find himself buried further down the depth chart.

[Robbob]

Were those voices in my head or did I momentarily hear fan960?

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Were those voices in my head or did I momentarily hear fan960?

I heard it too

And holy hell the Canucks announcers just came on and blew out the speakers