[GDT] Flames vs Coyotes - 7:00 - SNet-W

[EVERLAST]

glad Sarich is back in tomight ....wanna see a Marleauesque type hit on Doan or Yandle or Torres for that matter...dirty #######

[endeavor]

Go Flames! Go Taylor!

[Erick Estrada]

I'm prepared for a frustrating experience as always seems to be the case when playing the Coyotes. The Flames will either dominate and lose due to the Coyotes being more opportunistic or play terrible in a close 3-point game. Seems to be the way these teams always play out.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Are people really dumb enough to think, in seriousness, that Taylor is in tonight because Hartley has no faith in MacDonald? We're playing our third game in four nights, MacDonald - coming off a back injury - played nearly all of the first two. Seriously people, use your heads. This was always going to be one of those games where the backup gets the start. Even if Kipper was healthy.

Agreed. This is nothing more than standard, run-of-the-mill rotation.

[browna]

No Morris means the Flames will have to work that much harder to create chances in the Phoenix zone.

I think the Flames persevere in the end, the offense continuing to generate chances, and from that getting that timely goal tying or go ahead they have had trouble getting in tight games like this in past years, and go on to win.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by Mike Vernon

Uh did you watch the game? Maybe you didn't see that save?

Are we talking about Jagr's shot, in the slot, with under a minute? Because if we're talking about that, Jagr whiffed on a puck on its edge, McDonald didn't touch it at all. Just re-watched the highlights. Not to bash McDonald or anything, he was solid, but he didn't make a save there.

[Goodlad]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Are we talking about Jagr's shot, in the slot, with under a minute? Because if we're talking about that, Jagr whiffed on a puck on its edge, McDonald didn't touch it at all. Just re-watched the highlights. Not to bash McDonald or anything, he was solid, but he didn't make a save there.

He's talking about when Jagr pulled a spin move and put a low shot on net. McDonald made a nice kick save on it

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Are people really dumb enough to think, in seriousness, that Taylor is in tonight because Hartley has no faith in MacDonald? We're playing our third game in four nights, MacDonald - coming off a back injury - played nearly all of the first two. Seriously people, use your heads. This was always going to be one of those games where the backup gets the start. Even if Kipper was healthy.

Umm you might want to use your head? I don't think there is one post in this thread that says' "Hartely has no faith in MacDonald". Some are just surprised that they are changing the goalie after a win.

[TurnedTheCorner]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

wow .....Hartley's actions with the lineup are louder than words .....he has zero confidence in ALL of our goaltenders.

Eventually he needs to settle with someone. Joey was pretty decent yesterday and that save against Jagr in the 3rd pretty much saved the game.

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Umm you might want to use your head? I don't think there is one post in this thread that says' "Hartely has no faith in MacDonald". Some are just surprised that they are changing the goalie after a win.

Just the one.

[BigRed]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

Some are just surprised that they are changing the goalie after a win.

The some might like to read the NHL head coach's instruction manual about playing old goalies coming off season-long injuries on back-to-back nights (section B, pages 47-48).

[t0rrent98]

Is Joey MacDonald still donning his Wing's mask?

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

Is Joey MacDonald still donning his Wing's mask?

He was last night.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by t0rrent98

Is Joey MacDonald still donning his Wing's mask?

Yep, I would imagine it takes a little while for the artist to draw up a design, paint the mask and then ship it.

[devo22]

Not sure if anyone has already mentioned something about it, but this has to be the first time the Flames use 3 different starters in 3 games since February 2004.

Feb. 3rd 2004 - vs LAK - Jamie McLennan (4-4 OT)
Feb. 5th 2004 - vs STL - Roman Turek (2-1 L)
Feb. 10th 2004 - vs ATL - Miikka Kiprusoff (5-2 W)

And - coincidence! - it was also 2004 when Byron Dafoe started a few games for Atlanta - Danny Taylor is the first British starter since then.

[squiggs96]

Originally Posted by devo22

Not sure if anyone has already mentioned something about it, but this has to be the first time the Flames use 3 different starters in 3 games since February 2004.

Feb. 3rd 2004 - vs LAK - Jamie McLennan (4-4 OT)
Feb. 5th 2004 - vs STL - Roman Turek (2-1 L)
Feb. 10th 2004 - vs ATL - Miikka Kiprusoff (5-2 W)

2004 was also the last time a goalie other than Kipper started back to back games. During that year Kipper suffered an MCL injury and didn't play for four weeks. He came back and led the team into the playoffs with a 1.69 GAA. I see a few similarities between those seasons and hope they continue right through the playoffs.

[CaramonLS]

Best of luck Danny.

But by the end of the night he might want a Troy Ward coached team playing in front of him, with all the blown assignments and shoddy coverage there will be.

[shermanator]

Taylor getting the start is more proof of the meritocracy system in place. He's earned it, and who knows, maybe he puts in a brilliant performance? Really curious to see what he brings to the table.

[Dion]

[Stay Golden]

Be prepared to expect a boat load of calls in PHX's favor. That is just the way PHX games go when they are the home team.

[Flame Man12]

This is the game they have always lost in the past. Minor league goalie making his pro debut, 2nd game in 2 nights on the road. If the culture is ever going to change, these are the games that are going to make it happen.