Practice Notes Feb 5 - First post Lindholm era practice

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

It really does seem like Huberdeau and Kuzmenko could have some offensive chemistry.
I'm looking forward to seeing them play together.

It’s their lack of foot speed that worries me.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

Sharangovich is on the verge of being a star

…what?

His underlying numbers are poor and he’s shooting 19.2%

His offensive production over the last few months is awesome, but Sharangovich is not on any sort of “star” path here, and those type of expectations/hopes are bonkers.

[Willi Plett]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Oesterle has to be one of the worst players we have ever had.

Chris Butler waves hello.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Willi Plett

Chris Butler waves hello.

With Anders Eriksson right behind him.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by Willi Plett

Chris Butler waves hello.

Butler gets my vote

[Sylvanfan]

Will be Huska's challenge to get the Backlund line playing the hard assignments and the top line against lesser competition. These days teams don't seem to have those checking lines as much as top lines are expected to play other top lines. If the Flames try that...that trio will get absolutely murdered.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by VilleN

Lol I don't know if it is drool worthy, not an elite player on our top-line... but it could be not terrible.

Nah, it's drool-worthy. Be positive my friend!

[tknez16]

Originally Posted by Toonage

With Anders Eriksson right behind him.

And Andrei Zyuzin along with him.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

…what?

His underlying numbers are poor and he’s shooting 19.2%

His offensive production over the last few months is awesome, but Sharangovich is not on any sort of “star” path here, and those type of expectations/hopes are bonkers.

He has tools though. His shot is elite, he has a big frame and handles the puck well. His speed is acceptable and his defensive play has settled down since having a regular line (though that's now going to change as far as centre goes).

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Why not Weegar on PP1? and get Rasmus off any pp unit!

Holy crap. Weegar has the 2nd most goals for dmen?? lol

They’re pumping Hanifin’s trade value.

[Icantwhisper]

Watching 5-6 Canucks games last year, as much as Kuzmenko has a good shot his ability to tip shots is top notch.
Felt like every game I watched he was tipping one in.

[gvitaly]

This lineup reminds me of the time the Flames tried Tanguay at center because he played some C in junior, and Iggy needed a center. Hopefully Shara does better than Tangs did.

Kuzya on the PP is going to be great. Hopefully the Huberdeau line would be able to play without the puck and be able to get the puck back.

Any word on who takes Lindholm's spot on PK1? Coleman? Mangiapane? Pelletier? Schwindt?

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Jiggy_12

Butler gets my vote

ahem. James Neal...

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

They’re pumping Hanifin’s trade value.

That's not how you do it.... lol

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

This lineup reminds me of the time the Flames tried Tanguay at center because he played some C in junior, and Iggy needed a center. Hopefully Shara does better than Tangs did.

Kuzya on the PP is going to be great. Hopefully the Huberdeau line would be able to play without the puck and be able to get the puck back.

Any word on who takes Lindholm's spot on PK1? Coleman? Mangiapane? Pelletier? Schwindt?

That didn't go well, and he was caught off guard when he was asked about it lol. You could hear in his voice he did not want that.

[SuperMatt18]

I actually didn't mind Sharangovich when he was centering the 4th line...

Offensively I don't think there will be any issues as he's pretty good at carrying the puck and driving through the center of the ice.

It's in the defensive zone that we can see if he can commit enough to help...but early on in the year one of the complaints on him was he actually wasn't generating any offense because he was so defensive focused.

He was only at center for about 50 minutes with Duehr and Greer but it was the most effective the 4th line was all season and they had a 62% xGF.

[stemit14]

If these lines do not click after a few weeks, I hope Conroy and Huska are willing to give Zary a shot at center. I know Conroy mentioned he sees him more as a winger in the NHL but, considering the rest of this season is for seeing what you have in the system and giving young guys a shot… I would like to see them give him a look at that spot for a few weeks. See if his production still translates as a center and if he can handle the defensive responsibilities.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I actually didn't mind Sharangovich when he was centering the 4th line...

Offensively I don't think there will be any issues as he's pretty good at carrying the puck and driving through the center of the ice.

It's in the defensive zone that we can see if he can commit enough to help...but early on in the year one of the complaints on him was he actually wasn't generating any offense because he was so defensive focused.

He was only at center for about 50 minutes with Duehr and Greer but it was the most effective the 4th line was all season and they had a 62% xGF.

Stats tell what a player has done in the past and it's a good way to predict the future. But stats can't predict chemistry with a new line or confidence and growth of a player. I think Sharky is on the verge of a breakout still.

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

…what?

His underlying numbers are poor and he’s shooting 19.2%

His offensive production over the last few months is awesome, but Sharangovich is not on any sort of “star” path here, and those type of expectations/hopes are bonkers.

I guess we can take a look at this in a few months.

[traptor]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

If you showed this tweet to someone 2 years ago, they would have a heart attack and wouldn't believe that this is now the Calgary Flames lol

I think the worst-case timeline has panned out so far.