[GDT] Blues @ Flames 8pm

[flames_fan13]

Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin

Changing the line combos is discouraging. I think it's the system/strategy more so than the lines. Why split up Backlund and Frolik when they're establishing chemistry. Bouma doesn't have the hands to keep up with those 2, so Ferland should be there. Gaudreau and Monahan don't need Frolik in order to click. . Why sit Tkachuk when he's been one of he most effective and hard working players?
Gaudreau - Monahan - Versteeg
Tkachuk - Bennett - Brouwer
Ferland - Backlund - Frolik
Stajan - Hamilton - Chiasson

Giordano - Brodie
Jokipakka - Hamilton
Kulak - Engelland

Because you need to get other lines going. Gaudreau and Monahan may not need Frolik but so far this season they've been ineffective at getting going. With the limited options available on the wing there isn't another viable option with out sacrificing balance on the other lines. And Backlund-Frolik will get lots of time on the PK together. Especially since we lead the league in the number of times shorthanded.

[Stay Golden]

Benching Tkachuk is far from the answer. But is not a surprise for a rookie coach that is failing hard to just shift the blame.

[calumniate]

Maybe Ricardo could call the game

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

who commentates the flames and canucks games tonight?

Hughson win Winnipeg
Cole in Boston
Romanuk in Chicago
Randorf in Ottawa

Hrudey inspired by Spinal Tap on Canada Day many years ago returns to Calgary in time to work the game.

[cznTiburon]

Well we haven’t had luck with other posters with this but today is my big 30 birthday so maybe the flames will give me a gift tonight!

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by cznTiburon

Well we haven’t had luck with other posters with this but today is my big 30 birthday so maybe the flames will give me a gift tonight!

Happy birthday

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by cznTiburon

Well we haven’t had luck with other posters with this but today is my big 30 birthday so maybe the flames will give me a gift tonight!

Obviously 3-0 Flames is the score tonight then.

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

-2, including an own goal with the goalie pulled

Not again!

[Coach]

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by Anduril

Obviously 3-0 Flames is the score tonight then.

Or, 30-0 Blues

[Moneyhands23]

I think Tkachuk sitting is not a "benching". I think it's a learning opportunitie that let's him stay longer without using up one of his 9 games..

I appreciate the decision as an 18 year old shouldn't be a must include for a win.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I think Tkachuk sitting is not a "benching". I think it's a learning opportunitie that let's him stay longer without using up one of his 9 games..

I appreciate the decision as an 18 year old shouldn't be a must include for a win.

I think watching for a game may actually be good for his development.

And player development matters even more than winning.

[Monahan For Mayor]

What is Tkachuk told to do ? Watch the flames for how not to play hockey ? Watch STL and learn from them ? Haha

[Buck Murdock]

No chance gulutzan lasts the whole year

[Timbo]

I have a bad feeling about this game.

[timbit]

The Flames top players have to be miles better for this to be a competitive match.

[EldrickOnIce]

Originally Posted by timbit

The Flames top players have to be miles better for this to be a competitive match.

That has been the biggest problem. The flames best players have been among their worst players.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by Stay Golden

Benching Tkachuk is far from the answer. But is not a surprise for a rookie coach that is failing hard to just shift the blame.

I'm sorry but what?
I understand you don't like the new coach. I'm undecided on him as I've watched very little of the Flames early in the season.
But do you really think he is trying to "shift the blame".

Scratching young players to give the a fresh POV is pretty standard. Not an effort to "shift blame".

[nik-]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

I'm sorry but what?
I understand you don't like the new coach. I'm undecided on him as I've watched very little of the Flames early in the season.
But do you really think he is trying to "shift the blame".

Scratching young players to give the a fresh POV is pretty standard. Not an effort to "shift blame".

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by Fire in the disco

Does cbc still run a free stream to Saturday night games? Or does anywhere? I'm out in BC with no TV, but do have Internet. Thanks!

Yes, the CBC does continue to do live streaming, but, the streams are from games it is showing on the CBC channel and that is the Canucks-Kings game this evening.