I wouldn't read too much into the lines/pairings, either way that 4C position will be a good battle between Horak, Knight and Reinhart. I'd like to see Horak stay up with the big club.
- The-O-G

Knight was by far the best of the 3 in this first game. Really noticeable out there in a good way.

Overall tempo was fantastic in the first game... really high speed and high pressure.

Glencross won't be going anywhere...he has a no trade and doesn't want to waive because he loves the city (roots in alberta, rodeo stuff ect.) I would never even ask him, rather have a guy like that on the team then some clown you have to beg (overpay) to come to Calgary

Knight was by far the best of the 3 in this first game. Really noticeable out there in a good way.

Overall tempo was fantastic in the first game... really high speed and high pressure.
- jtommyt

Keep those updates coming Jt! (not all of us can leave work to watch hockey )

Glencross won't be going anywhere...he has a no trade and doesn't want to waive because he loves the city (roots in alberta, rodeo stuff ect.) I would never even ask him, rather have a guy like that on the team then some clown you have to beg (overpay) to come to Calgary
- flashfire

I concur...but who mentioned trading Glencross?

I don't see GlenX being moved anytime soon if at all. Maybe at the deadline for a bubble team or a team looking to shore up for the playoffs (which won't be us).

Hey Colin, whats your opinion on Phaneuf? Will he get moved this year or do you see him getting extended?
- geta02it

Pretty sure he was reffering to the open captaincy.

I concur...but who mentioned trading Glencross?
- Colin Dambrauskas

my misunderstanding the question from the Av's guy...

What about as a captain option?
- artem791

I mentioned co-captains above until someone shows leadership... he'd be one...

Keep those updates coming Jt! (not all of us can leave work to watch hockey )
- Colin Dambrauskas

Definitely.......great coverage!

I concur...but who mentioned trading Glencross?
- Colin Dambrauskas

yeah sorry should have quoted...it came up earlier in the thread...and seems to come up in every Flames thread. Last year he told the team "don't bother asking because I ain't waiving" And when asked if he was scared at the deadline he said "no because I would never waive so I'm not going anywhere"

obviously anything is possible I just don't see it from either side

Give Gio the C and Cammy, Glencross can wear A's

Keep those updates coming Jt! (not all of us can leave work to watch hockey )
- Colin Dambrauskas

New job starts Tuesday. I'm just enjoying my last couple days of Funemployment.

I wouldn't read too much into the lines/pairings, either way that 4C position will be a good battle between Horak, Knight and Reinhart. I'd like to see Horak stay up with the big club.
- The-O-G

What about the 3rd line? Do you have Cammi pencilled in as a C along with Staj and Backs?

New job starts Tuesday. I'm just enjoying my last couple days of Funemployment.
- jtommyt

just dont rub it in tooo much...like saying between games youre grabbing a beer or soemthing.

Halfway through game 2...

It's 1-0 for team red off a scramble goal by Hanowski. Ramo's looked good in this one and had the first 2 before it was shoveled past him. Berra's solid at the other end. Baertschi and Granlund have both stood out offensively for team black. Cundari, Russell, and Ramage all look really good on the back end. They're going to make it tough on the coaching staff...

Stajan might be the best player on the ice in this one... he's playing with tons of confidence.

What about the 3rd line? Do you have Cammi pencilled in as a C along with Staj and Backs?
- TandA4Flames

Cammy's playing the Wing, at least for now.

Halfway through game 2...

It's 1-0 for team red off a scramble goal by Hanowski. Ramo's looked good in this one and had the first 2 before it was shoveled past him. Berra's solid at the other end. Baertschi and Granlund have both stood out offensively for team black. Cundari, Russell, and Ramage all look really good on the back end. They're going to make it tough on the coaching staff...

Stajan might be the best player on the ice in this one... he's playing with tons of confidence.
- jtommyt

Burke's back... its fear...

Burke's back... its fear...
- geta02it

Maybe, but right now he's definitely in rhe right spot with stemp and glenny on either side. Glencross just scored again. That's 3 already today.

What about the 3rd line? Do you have Cammi pencilled in as a C along with Staj and Backs?
- TandA4Flames

No....you're right.

Centers will be

1. Backlund
2. Stajan

Spots 3-4 will be a battle between: Reinhart, Horak, Knight, Monohan, Granlund and Blair Jones. I also know they talked about Galiardi up the middle as well!

Burke's back... its fear...
- geta02it

hahaha

Game 2 ends 2-0.

Berra had a shutout, Ramo and Brossoit split the other end of the ice and each allowed 1 goal. All 3 goaltenders played really well.

Bouma was strong all game. Baertschi and Galliardi look great on a line together. Granlund continues to look strong.

The surprise of the day to me was the effectiveness of the Hanowski, Nemisz, Blair Jones line. They consistently carried play and contributed 2 goals for the Red squad between the 2 games. Creating opportunities through hard work, a strong cycle and traffic in front.

I'm excited to see how all 3 squads fare again tomorrow.

New job starts Tuesday. I'm just enjoying my last couple days of Funemployment.
- jtommyt

Hmmmm. My girlfriend has a new employee starting Tuesday....what do you do?

Hmmmm. My girlfriend has a new employee starting Tuesday....what do you do?
- Iggysbff

I'm going to be the national sales manager for an alternative investment brokerage firm.

I disagree, I think Gio has been steady and has the professionalism and work ethic that is required by a captain. Sure hes struggled a little of late, but who hasnt from the group? This is Hartleys first full training camp with the team, it will pay dividends in comparison to last year
- Colin Dambrauskas

But if they name Gio captain and he fails to find a place in Hartley's system then it puts the flames in the difficult position. With the goal of naming Gio captain that he will teach these kids that hard work and perseverance pays off I think it could backfire if hes not being utilized effectively. I would advise the flames to hold off on naming a captain until one of the leaders in the room is proven effective.

But if they name Gio captain and he fails to find a place in Hartley's system then it puts the flames in the difficult position. With the goal of naming Gio captain that he will teach these kids that hard work and perseverance pays off I think it could backfire if hes not being utilized effectively. I would advise the flames to hold off on naming a captain until one of the leaders in the room is proven effective.
- XXVariation

Oh I certainly hear you and I agree...fact is, however, Hartley has already stated they found someone but have yet to annouce it.

Hmmmm. My girlfriend has a new employee starting Tuesday....what do you do?
- Iggysbff

Hahahaha ya right!!!! Could you imagine????....YOU with a GIRLFRIEND?!?!? Now THAT is a good one!

Oh I certainly hear you and I agree...fact is, however, Hartley has already stated they found someone but have yet to annouce it.
- Colin Dambrauskas

They should name the fans the captain