[PGT] Flames still alive. 3-2 WIN against the Sharks

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I used to be in that boat, but what Hutson is doing is pretty spectacular. As a defensemen he has already put up more points than what Gaudreau put up when he was a rookie. he is currently tied with Chelios with the 6th best rookie campaign as a defensman. 1 point back of Ray Bourque. He most likely will finish in the top 5 and the players ahead of him are all players that played in the 80s. I wouldn't be mad at all. Tip of the cap to the season Hutson is having.

And Hutson only started playing PP1 about 40% of the way into the season.

I know Calder isn't based on valuable (even the Hart is really given to the best player, not most valuable), but Wolf has been so valuable to the Flames, it's a shames he could easily lose. Maybe if the Flames make the playoffs it will turn some votes his way?

[robertsfanatic]

great win, love this team's fight...

on a side note, always felt they should copy the CFL and have the MOP (most outstanding player) instead to remove the valuable debate.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

And Hutson only started playing PP1 about 40% of the way into the season.

I know Calder isn't based on valuable (even the Hart is really given to the best player, not most valuable), but Wolf has been so valuable to the Flames, it's a shames he could easily lose. Maybe if the Flames make the playoffs it will turn some votes his way?

Both rookies have put their respective teams on their back and are willing them into the playoffs.

A month ago, I was on team Hutson. Now I'm leaning Wolf. Whoever gets their team into the playoffs should win the award. If they both do, I think it goes to Hutson simply from the eastern bias.

Both players are having outstanding rookie seasons.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by stemit14

Yeah. It would be one thing if the flames made the playoffs and Montreal did not. In that case, I think Wolf should be the Calder front-runner for sure. But, in the cases where both teams make the playoffs or only Montreal makes the playoffs, I think it’s close between the two players.

Flames have a better record than Montreal...Flames had to compete with the Blues not the Rangers. Seems unfair if that is the decider...its not supposed to be.

[Locke]

I dont know about the rest of you, but I'm worried about Andersson. I dont know if its too many minutes, injury or just hard assignments, but he is looking well off the pace.

We're not going to get all that far without him at his best.

[activeStick]

For Andersson, I've been suggesting he's injured for a while now. If you look at his game in years past, he's never been like this. But as for the game, what a group the Flames have in the room. That was a fantastic comeback, all kicked off with another smart coaching decision by Huska to put Klapka up in Pospisil's place after the injury, where Klapka went and scored on his first shift with the top line. Huska and the staff have a real good pulse on the guys and who's going.

Really good team effort in the 3rd after a disappointing 1st and 2nd by them.

Edit - meant to add, how about Coronato's SHOT?! This kid's shot is hard, fast and accurate and I'm guessing it only gets better!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by activeStick

For Andersson, I've been suggesting he's injured for a while now. If you look at his game in years past, he's never been like this. But as for the game, what a group the Flames have in the room. That was a fantastic comeback, all kicked off with another smart coaching decision by Huska to put Klapka up in Pospisil's place after the injury, where Klapka went and scored on his first shift with the top line. Huska and the staff have a real good pulse on the guys and who's going.

Really good team effort in the 3rd after a disappointing 1st and 2nd by them.

Edit - meant to add, how about Coronato's SHOT?! This kid's shot is hard, fast and accurate and I'm guessing it only gets better!

Klapka has been a man on a mission lately and frankly, I know theres criticism of Huska, but he's been keeping Klapka in a position where when that guy gets a chance he's like a Bull out of the gates and ready to eat raw meat.

When he gets that tap on the shoulder he is off like a Cruise Missile.

Its fantastic.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by redmile04

Sorry if posted but it was a quick blurb on the 960 this morning, they mentioned that Drew reached out to someone at SN during the intermission to make sure they were being fair, which i thought they were, pumped up Wolf quite a bit! I thought that was classy considering the circumstance.

Things Oilers State Media Would Never Do for 500, Alex.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I love that Klapka uses his size to crash the net front.

We've had many big forwards come through but few have ever seemed willing to use what the creator blessed them with like Klapka has lately.

[topfiverecords]

I think the wear and tear from all the shots Andersson has blocked this year is starting to really show.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I used to be in that boat, but what Hutson is doing is pretty spectacular. As a defensemen he has already put up more points than what Gaudreau put up when he was a rookie. he is currently tied with Chelios with the 6th best rookie campaign as a defensman. 1 point back of Ray Bourque. He most likely will finish in the top 5 and the players ahead of him are all players that played in the 80s. I wouldn't be mad at all. Tip of the cap to the season Hutson is having.

What Hutson is doing is pretty historical actually. He's currently 1 point back of top 5 all time, and likely finished top 3 of all time. Every player ahead of him, as you say, set their record in the 80s.

At 5'9'' and 160lbs, he clearly represents an acceleration back to the purely offensive d-man. Long gone are days when any player below 6'2'' and 200lbs didn't have much of a chance in the NHL as a d-man. Hopefully, it won't be long before almost every team has a dynamic offensive d-man on their point, which will increase the dynamics of the offence generally. Hoping our guy is Perekh.

[dino7c]

Hutson drafted with the pick the Oilers traded for Kulak

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Hutson drafted with the pick the Oilers traded for Kulak

You see. This is what I wanted from the extra pick we got from Lucic. Unforuately Whynot and Beck didn't pan out.

[mogg]

Originally Posted by Locke

Klapka has been a man on a mission lately and frankly, I know theres criticism of Huska, but he's been keeping Klapka in a position where when that guy gets a chance he's like a Bull out of the gates and ready to eat raw meat.

When he gets that tap on the shoulder he is off like a Cruise Missile.

Its fantastic.

A carnivorous bull?! Yikes.

He really does seem like he’s figuring it out at this level though. It’s been fun to watch.

[Sample00]

Originally Posted by UnitedFlames

Just watch the Flames after-game video. Starting at the last 18 seconds, you can see Andersson. He looks absolutely gassed. Weegar too. These guys are giving it everything they have.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1909488052625375401

What a crappy dressing room for a professional hockey team.
My gawd, our dressing is nicer!!

[Locke]

Originally Posted by mogg

A carnivorous bull?! Yikes.

He really does seem like he’s figuring it out at this level though. It’s been fun to watch.

Its the secret Bull Agenda that they dont want you to know about.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by mogg

A carnivorous bull?! Yikes.

After the bull is done killing you, there isn't anything left worth eating. This makes it hard for them to be carnivores. I'm sure they would if they could.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its the secret Bull Agenda that they dont want you to know about.

https://www.theoi.com/Thaumasios/TauroiAithiopikoi.html

[csnarpy]

Originally Posted by Dion

If it wasn't for the play of Wolf in the first 2 periods there wouldn't have been any comeback. He kept them in the game until they got going in the last period.

Yep, that’s why teams have goalies. We would probably have a lot higher scores without them …

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

https://www.theoi.com/Thaumasios/TauroiAithiopikoi.html

Silence man! You've said too much!