04-04-2019, 11:43 AM
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#21
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Originally Posted by transplant99
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was discussed in the game thread last night but many may have missed it- the between period interview/exchange between Ryan Leslie and this Lindquist fellow was really great- worth checking out if people can find it
nice review of the Flames 6 Swedish players with two guys who just seem really good at their job
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04-04-2019, 11:59 AM
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#22
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Regina
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This is great, I hope the media universe in Toronto is paying attention to what other guys are saying
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04-04-2019, 01:08 PM
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#23
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It's kinda nuts to think that Gio is one fluke injury away from being a 2x Norris trophy winner.
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04-04-2019, 01:16 PM
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#24
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Franchise Player
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Normally I don't care too much about individual awards, but I find myself highly emotionally invested in this. Gio has come so far and worked so hard to become the player and leader he is. Anyone that doesn't seem him regularly, like we do, doesn't fully grasp how complete and consistent a player he is.
For him not to get this would be an utter tragedy.
Give the man what he deserves!
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04-04-2019, 02:34 PM
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#25
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by looooob
was discussed in the game thread last night but many may have missed it- the between period interview/exchange between Ryan Leslie and this Lindquist fellow was really great- worth checking out if people can find it
nice review of the Flames 6 Swedish players with two guys who just seem really good at their job
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Who's the sixth? Unless they included the Finnish Valimaki?
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04-04-2019, 02:41 PM
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#26
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Samuelsson
Who's the sixth? Unless they included the Finnish Valimaki?
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good catch. haha. ok not sure. there was a graphic listing the names I'm sure there were only 5, I was multitasking but I thought I heard them say 6- didn't bother to count...5 it is!
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04-04-2019, 02:41 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: England
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Originally Posted by cam_wmh
OHHH HELLLL NO. You spelled Paul Scholes wrong.
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Hahaha, typical United fan, making a Liverpool post (purely as an example - not even saying he was the best!) about a United player. People can appreciate both players, you know!
Zidane - "There was a point when Gerrard was the best midfield player in the world. It is unusual to get complete midfield players who can do everything, but that is what he was.”
Maldini - "And he was indeed one who did a lot and since he also had great talent, he was easy to follow. His story is one of those stories to be told, one of those fairytales, to be narrated to your children and grandchildren.”
Pele - "To me he is one of the super best midfielders in the world. He is an excellent player.”
Viera/Ferguson - "In my opinion he’s in the top three midfielders in the world, maybe the best right now. I heard what Alex Ferguson said about him being better than me. He’s probably right. Gerrard is England’s best player and he single-handedly got Liverpool into the Champions League."
Totti - "Steven Gerrard would be the captain of my World XI dream team.
Pirlo - "While at Milan he Ancelotti came to me and said, 'I want to sign Steven Gerrard to play next to you in midfield – what do you think?' Without any hesitation I told him, 'Do it – go and sign him.' At this stage he was probably the most complete midfield player in Europe, of course I wanted to partner him"
Etc.
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04-04-2019, 02:45 PM
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#28
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by looooob
good catch. haha. ok not sure. there was a graphic listing the names I'm sure there were only 5, I was multitasking but I thought I heard them say 6- didn't bother to count...5 it is!
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Na no bother, I was just racking my brains to try and remember who we called up and wondered if any of those were Swedish aha.
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04-04-2019, 02:45 PM
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#29
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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It’s pretty obvious that Giordano should win it this year. The trophy goes to the guy who “demonstrates the greatest all around ability in the position”.
Third in goals, Second in points, First in +/-, Third in takeaways, 4 SHG, Sixth in PIMs, plays PP and PK, captain of the top team in Westerm Conference.
Takeaways vs Giveaways
Giordano 72 / 65
Rielly 59 / 88
Burns 85 / 114
Age shouldn’t be a factor but it’s hard to ignore the company he joined by being 35 and getting 70+ points.
He would be the first Flame to win it.
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04-04-2019, 02:50 PM
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#30
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
Normally I don't care too much about individual awards, but I find myself highly emotionally invested in this. Gio has come so far and worked so hard to become the player and leader he is. Anyone that doesn't seem him regularly, like we do, doesn't fully grasp how complete and consistent a player he is.
For him not to get this would be an utter tragedy.
Give the man what he deserves!
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I think we care as much as we do because he should be the obvious winner. Honestly, if you don't think he's the best Dman in the game this year, you should turn in your PHWA card because you're not watching hockey properly.
If he doesn't win it will be a robbery.
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04-04-2019, 02:51 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: England
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Originally Posted by Bourque's Twin
It’s pretty obvious that Giordano should win it this year. The trophy goes to the guy who “demonstrates the greatest all around ability in the position”.
Third in goals, Second in points, First in +/-, Third in takeaways, 4 SHG, Sixth in PIMs, plays PP and PK, captain of the top team in Westerm Conference.
Takeaways vs Giveaways
Giordano 72 / 65
Rielly 59 / 88
Burns 85 / 114
Age shouldn’t be a factor but it’s hard to ignore the company he joined by being 35 and getting 70+ points.
He would be the first Flame to win it.
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A quick check of hockey-reference says that he'd be 1 of 4, aged 35 and over (should he win)
Doug Harvey
Al MacInnis
Nik Lidstrom
Unless I've missed anybody. Not bad company to be in.
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04-04-2019, 03:14 PM
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#32
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Press Level
I'm sure if you asked Gio, he would say that Hedman should win it. That's why hockey players are the best pro athletes.
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But unlike Hedman, Gio would be wrong.
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04-04-2019, 03:41 PM
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#33
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Just give the man his damn hardware
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Last edited by joejoe3; 04-04-2019 at 07:20 PM.
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04-04-2019, 07:46 PM
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#34
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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Just of note: Gio is also nominated for the Masterton trophy. I also think he should be an obvious winner of the Messier leadership award.
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04-04-2019, 07:56 PM
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#35
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Alberta, Canada
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Originally Posted by transplant99
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Now that's a man that knows his hockey!
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04-04-2019, 08:12 PM
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#36
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In the Sin Bin
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Originally Posted by Iggy City
Nah, they should give it to McDavid
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In all honesty, No good fans would.
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04-04-2019, 08:14 PM
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#37
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Scoring Winger
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Obviously Why is this being passed for news?
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04-06-2019, 08:33 AM
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#38
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bonavista, Newfoundland
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The Norris is a given.
The man deserves serious consideration for the Hart trophy.
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04-06-2019, 09:09 AM
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#39
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Murph
The Norris is a given.
The man deserves serious consideration for the Hart trophy.
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Deserves is one thing.
But for a guy who didn’t make it to the All Star game, and wasn’t anywhere on the player poll...he is clearly under appreciated and it’s definitely not a given
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04-06-2019, 10:50 AM
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#40
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Ben
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: God's Country (aka Cape Breton Island)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Murph
The Norris is a given.
The man deserves serious consideration for the Hart trophy.
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Oh I never underestimate POS writers. Iginla didn't win the Hart because a Montréal reporter left him off the ballot completely allowing Theadore to squeak out the top balloted votes?
I wouldn't be surprised if a writer left Giordano off completely in an attempt to have their guy win.
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