[PGT] Flames Lose Both Games in Battle of Alberta Split-Squad

[GioforPM]

Goaltending seems to be one position where a change in the specialty coach can make a difference (Dubnyk). Maybe McDonald needs a change in approach/technique.

[djsFlames]

Yeah I noticed the highlights the Oilers posted showed no Flames goals.

There's being a homeristic, and then there's not even doing the decency of posting all the highlights from a game. Have to advertise the first Oiler exhibition in Rogers Place as a 4-0 slam dunk when it was actually 4-2.

It's okay. We'll give them a good highlight package on opening night.

[Isikiz]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Mike Smith - 27 games
Anton Khudobin - 60 games (over 2 seasons)
Scott Darling - 39 games (over 3 seasons)
Jonathan Quick - 38 games
Devan Dubnyk - 43 games
Jaroslav Halak - 20 games
Braden Holtby - 12 games
Philip Grubauer - 69 games (over 2 seasons)
Michael Hutchinson - 48 games (over 3 seasons)
James Reimer - 22 games
Jeff Zatkoff - 37 games

Just some other names:

Darcy Kuemper - 11 games (over 2 seasons)
Cam Talbot - 2 games
Al Montoya - 2 games
Mike Condon - 43 games (over 2 seasons)
Michal Neuvirth - 13 games

Lots of successful backups and a few successful starters spent some time down there.

The ECHL season is 72 games, so I'd say the majority of these guys played one season or less down there. It's not the end of the world if MacDonald goes to the ECHL, but he'd have to really prove himself and beat out Rittich (or whoever the AHL backup is) this year or next to follow the same track as the above guys.

But who knows. He's still young.

[sketchyt]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Maybe McDonald needs a change in approach/technique.

From what I've seen, he's a big goalie, but slow and plays deep. Mediocre puck tracking. The only goalie I've seen excel with those attributes is Corey Crawford.

[zuluking]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

2016 Pre-season beer: $0

They don't force you to drink so don't understand why people complain about beer prices. Stop by the liquor store on your way home and drink at home for much cheaper.

And besides, if beer was $3, you'd have a bunch of drunks having way too many and driving home.

I thought it was a neat juxtaposition.