[GDT] Calgary Flames at Boston Bruins 5:00pm TV: SN(W, E, O) NESN - RADIO SN960

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Thank you Elias for many years of exciting hockey!!

‘It’s been truly amazing’: Elias Lindholm says farewell to Flames fans

Lindholm arrived in Calgary in 2018. The skilled Swede collected 148 goals and 357 points in 418 career appearances in the Flaming C crest.

While he was a key piece at the Saddledome, skating primarily as first-line centre and with an ‘A’ stitched on his jersey as an alternate captain, his current contract expires at the end of this season and extension talks had stalled in the fall.

Welcome Andrei to the C of Red

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A deep dive on Andrei Kuzmenko, the newest member of the Calgary Flames

Kuzmenko’s strengths and weaknesses

Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala broke down Kuzmenko’s game in mid-December once trade rumours around the player started to swirl. Here’s a summary of what he said in the article:

In the NHL, players have different roles, and everyone can’t do everything. In Kuzmenko’s case, he’s an offense first player and shouldn’t be tasked with a heavy defensive shutdown role, that’s just not what he’s built to do.
Kuzmenko is an effective player between the faceoff dots and below the hash marks in the offensive zone. That’s where he can make a big impact and it’s important to get him to those spots to be successful, ideally on the power play and at 5v5.
He might be having a down year, but his stats are really not that bad this season. With eight goals and 21 points in 43 games, Kuzmenko is on track for 15 goals and 40 points over 82 games while playing a brutal fourth line role.
As I stated above, he’s actually shooting the puck more frequently than he did last season, but is playing less and isn’t hitting the net as often. That’s okay, and bound to correct as the season goes on.
Kuzmenko’s confidence is at an all-time low. He has the potential to get back to the player he was last season, but he was just not feeling it in Vancouver. “There’s been nothing crisp with his handling of the puck. He’s having pucks slide off his blade in high-danger scoring areas and he’s trying to make an extra play instead or ripping the puck on net.”
The best note is this: “My advice would be for the Canucks to be careful what they ask for. Kuzmenko’s element is hard to find. Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gon

[keenan87]

Lose please.

[Goriders]

Interested to see the new player and lines.

[GreenLantern2814]

I always knew David Pastrnak was better than Coleman, but I didn’t realize how much better until just now.

Thanks!

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[Scroopy Noopers]

So many new guys to watch and it’s in the east!!! Booyah!

[Toonage]

Massacre from a decade or so ago notwithstanding, the Flames often seem to punch above their weight in Boston. Looking forward to seeing Kuzmenko light it up, giving us all unrealistic expectations.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Massacre from a decade or so ago notwithstanding, the Flames often seem to punch above their weight in Boston. Looking forward to seeing Kuzmenko light it up, giving us all unrealistic expectations.

Flames 4-6 in Boston their last 10 visits.

10 games ago was the 9-0 debacle with the infamous -7 posted by Chris Butler.

Leland Irving got lit up in that game as well.

Dark times.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Flames 4-6 in Boston their last 10 visits.

10 games ago was the 9-0 debacle with the infamous -7 posted by Chris Butler.

Leland Irving got lit up in that game as well.

Dark times.

Didn't say they won them all, but I think they play them well.

Just hoping they sit Tanev tonight. Maybe premature, but I can picture Marchand doing something stupid.

[ComixZone]

Every loss counts. Avoid the two points at all costs!

[Baaarrden]

I will be at the game. Hoping the boys show up for a battle but wouldn’t mind the 2 points in their favour

[kyuss275]

Tough tough test for our new 1st line.

[Moneyhands23]

God just no injuries

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Flames 4-6 in Boston their last 10 visits.

10 games ago was the 9-0 debacle with the infamous -7 posted by Chris Butler.

Leland Irving got lit up in that game as well.

Dark times.

I do think that Brodie was even that night. It was kind of what made him a regular NHLer.

[Badgers Nose]

Same lines as practice yesterday?

[Calgary4LIfe]

Looking forward to seeing this team play with the new additions and lines. I would imagine there is going to be a lot of tinkering.


I am also curious to see how the vets respond. Trading Lindholm and seeing their place in the standings would lead me to believe that you aren't likely to get a full effort out of them. However, there are probably personal reasons for many vets to work hard (new team, still trying to regain form, continue with career year). At any rate, lots of storylines tonight.

[OldSam]

Just play well. Boston is a great team.

[Yeah_Baby]

is Irving still playing in Europe?

[monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Cheese

The best note is this: “My advice would be for the Canucks to be careful what they ask for. Kuzmenko’s element is hard to find. Sometimes you don’t know what you have until it’s gon

[Burning Beard]

Birthday today so it will be a 4-0 flames win!