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Karl · 10-15-2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

A really smart move by Brouwer to skate with the puck rather than dump it out of the zone. Markstrom was terrible on that Gio goal though, I had flashbacks of Hiller.

Yeah. Nice play by Brouwer to do that and a great play by Gio to hound and then strip the Nuck player to free up the puck to create that opportunity as well just as the Freddie penalty expired.

Calgary4LIfe · 10-15-2017, 12:27 AM

Bennett was 73% in the dot tonight. I think he is also good defensively. Backlund was NOT good defensively to start his career, but he became really good defensively.

People just need some patience when it comes to Bennett. The only criticism I have of him is to watch that line a bit more when it comes to taking penalties. I thought the first one is a good penalty to take - never a bad penalty if it is to help prevent a goal. He got lucky on the Dorsett trip (well, other than Dorsett scoring afterwards) that the refs didn't call him on that.

Flames played much better tonight, but are still allowing a few too many prime chances (at least when they are not on the PK that is - PK is golden). How much better I am not sure since Vancouver kind of sucks now, but they seemed to tighten things up a bit. It is a process. Hopefully when they return from this mini-break they will look much better defensively without drying up the offence.

Nice bounce-back from Smith. I thought he really saved himself some embarrassment on that bouncing puck - he was really sharp there, and sometimes those go in when the goalie isn't so sharp. Played well, so those 5 goals that got by him yesterday are gone. Think that was the right call by Gulutzan.

Jagr's first point. You can see his timing is getting better. Missed that golden chance, but it is getting closer and he is getting better.

MrMike · 10-15-2017, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dammage79

That's a fair point. Just a reminder that Backlund was the bane of the impatient around here too. Bennett will be just fine .

So we wait until Bennett hits his stride just like Backlund? In this window their primes do not match up and we miss the window of our 3m line.

Right now isn't patience anymore, its figure out how to go for it and what it will cost.

Beninho · 10-15-2017, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by djsFlames

Yup.

Brad/GG have to look long and hard at Bennett and Jankowski's head shots in their wallets and make the right choice here already, preferably in the next several days.

Jankowski to the 3C and Bennett to 1RW or 3LW, please and thanks.

Agreed, also allows this team to put its best team on the ice. Bennett can always have more looks at center throughout the season but right now I think you need to see what Janko can offer.

ThisIsAnOutrage · 10-15-2017, 12:30 AM

Didn't get to see all of the game. How did the Flames hold the Canucks to 29 shots when they had 9 million power plays? Not that I'm complaining.

djsFlames · 10-15-2017, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

Still no assist listed for Johnny on Monahan's deflected goal from Dougie's shot. Seemed crystal clear in the replays. Don't see how they could miss it.

Typical NHL. Awful officiating, to where there's hardly any 5 on 5 play any more, and they don't even get the stats correct. Bet no one is even overlooking these things.

Kovaz · 10-15-2017, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ThisIsAnOutrage

Didn't get to see all of the game. How did the Flames hold the Canucks to 29 shots when they had 9 million power plays? Not that I'm complaining.

Canucks PP is comically awful. They had maybe 1-2 shots in the 5 1st period PPs.

MrMike · 10-15-2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ThisIsAnOutrage

Didn't get to see all of the game. How did the Flames hold the Canucks to 29 shots when they had 9 million power plays? Not that I'm complaining.

Actually, the way they count shots now, as I've heard. Is if they had 29, it was more like they really only had 7.

dammage79 · 10-15-2017, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Backlund was always good defensively though and his problem was he wouldn't push the offence enough.

Two totally different players, don't see the comparisons at all.

The comparison is not between the players. The similarities lie within the fans and how they express themselves about the two players. I.E a complete lack of patience. It was shortsighted winjing back then and its the exact same now.

getbak · 10-15-2017, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by evman150

Any word on the attendance? Looked super sparse. I hate the new NHL site. Impossible to find anything useful on it. Like where the hell is the old game sheet? That's literally all I want to see. Not fancy graphics and a bunch of useless info.

17,074

http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreport...8/GS020074.HTM

Bingo · 10-15-2017, 12:37 AM

https://www.calgarypuck.com/2017/10/...5-canucks-2-2/

- Smith bounces back
- Flames continue to nurse the Wideman Effect
- Jagr his first point in Calgary silks

Kovaz · 10-15-2017, 12:40 AM

Did a little more research. The Canucks PP was so bad, they actually generated 20% fewer shots / minute on the powerplay than they did 5v5.

5v5: 41 Attempts in 34.7 minutes
PP: 16 Attempts in 16.8 minutes

djsFlames · 10-15-2017, 12:42 AM

I'd take that Boeser kid, though.

Karl · 10-15-2017, 12:43 AM

Yeah. Boeser looks quite good, despite the Nuck stench.

Karl · 10-15-2017, 12:59 AM

Holy crow it's so quiet in here, especially considering there's going to be no more GDT, GT & PGT stuff to talk about until Thursday.

FireGilbert · 10-15-2017, 01:04 AM

Flames win! I only caught the 2nd half of the game but still have a few comments:

-So many penalties.
-Wow the Canucks are so bad.
-Jagr to Gaudreau!!!

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Originally Posted by Karl

Holy crow it's so quiet in here, especially considering there's going to be no more GDT, GT & PGT stuff to talk about until Thursday.

You are surprised it is quiet in the thread at 1am Calgary time?

Karl · 10-15-2017, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Flames win! I only caught the 2nd half of the game but still have a few comments:

-So many penalties.
-Wow the Canucks are so bad.
-Jagr to Gaudreau!!!

You are surprised it is quiet in the thread at 1am Calgary time?

A little bit, cause it's the weekend!

nieuwy-89 · 10-15-2017, 01:23 AM

I love Saturday HNIC wins...especially against Vancouver!

Tonight was like the good old days. Flames win, Oilers lose, getting drunk watching hockey and then SNL with the wife.

May sound pathetic but to me it doesn’t get better than this.

MrMike · 10-15-2017, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by nieuwy-89

I love Saturday HNIC wins...especially against Vancouver!

Tonight was like the good old days. Flames win, Oilers lose, getting drunk watching hockey and then SNL with the wife.

May sound pathetic but to me it doesn’t get better than this.

I knew I missed cable for a reason...

calgarywinning · 10-15-2017, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OzSome

Good win by the Flames after a bad game last night vs Ottawa. Players need to watch more on the new stick and facebook rule because they are having problem adapting to that new rule. Majority of Flames penalties are because of it. Not sure I am a fan of the new faceoff rule yet but I am sure we'll get used to it. Looks pretty simple to understand but I know some players are still having problem getting rid of their bad habits. I just hope the linesman drops the puck a lot faster though.
I was confused with why Freddie Hamilton is on the lineup before the game but I thought he did okay and made that 4th line with Brouwer and Glass much faster. Anyone know why Ferland were late scratch tonight? Anyways happy with the win, only complain I have was the amount of penalties. Smith was solid again.

Zuckerberg strikes again. Stay out of the NHL.