No, it was just a polite way of telling you to (frank) off.
- Kevin R

nice try Frank.

I thought offensively we played a pretty good game, defensively I didn't think we were that bad either. Ramo was just alright. I liked Monahan and Baertschi, thought they both played with jump.

Ben Street sure does get hit a lot doesn't he? Not little hits, like take him off his feet hits. Don't know how long he can take that for.

Galiardi's penalty killed us in the 3rd. I think special teams lost us this game.

I am not as disappointed at losing the lead as I am the shootout. Ramo obviously isn't good with dekes. And both Baertschi and Hudler took a shot instead of deking because that has worked so well in the past.

Overall, I don't think it was a bad game. In fact I was impressed with the ability to turn the puck over and get on the attack quickly.

Something to build on I guess.

No, it was just a polite way of telling you to (frank) off.
- Kevin R

"looks like same old same old from the Flamers" this is what you call negative feedback...I call it trolling now fck off!
- whipper334

actually, it was just an observation and then a comment about having seen this before. you got sand in your vag?

You guys think Monahan stays with the Flames for the whole season?

You guys think Monahan stays with the Flames for the whole season?
- Scabeh

Probably not but who knows. I think you give him the 9 games and then decide. Pretty hard to evaluate after 1 reg season game.

Positives:
Good energy and jump from all 4 lines
Backchecking was pretty solid all night
Managed the puck fairly well for 2/3rds of the game
Baertchi showed some hustle and made a couple nice plays off the rush

Negatives:
Face-offs...I can't remember one key face-off they won in the 3rd period (Is Colborne any good at draws)
3rd pairing of SOB/Butler...they were pinned quite a bit in their own end
PP: Did they even get a shot off during that 5 - 3? They have to capitalize on those opportunities to win games (Cammy would have helped there)
GlenX didn't have a strong game IMHO

Positives:
Good energy and jump from all 4 lines
Backchecking was pretty solid all night
Managed the puck fairly well for 2/3rds of the game
Baertchi showed some hustle and made a couple nice plays off the rush

Negatives:
Face-offs...I can't remember one key face-off they won in the 3rd period (Is Colborne any good at draws)
3rd pairing of SOB/Butler...they were pinned quite a bit in their own end
PP: Did they even get a shot off during that 5 - 3? They have to capitalize on those opportunities to win games (Cammy would have helped there)
GlenX didn't have a strong game IMHO
- HurtinAlbertin

Well said!

Who do you cheer for donk?
- whipper334

he'll say chicago, since you know, they won the cup last year....not getting involved i just hate ppl who don't cheer for their hometown. Like some people in who were born and raised in Toronto but are somehow die hard habs fans with no connection to the city. they just want attention for being different

he'll say chicago, since you know, they won the cup last year....not getting involved i just hate ppl who don't cheer for their hometown. Like some people in who were born and raised in Toronto but are somehow die hard habs fans with no connection to the city. they just want attention for being different
- clark_griswold

Probably not but who knows. I think you give him the 9 games and then decide. Pretty hard to evaluate after 1 reg season game.
- whipper334

Well, I heard on the radio that Colborne is in tonight and Stajan is questionalbe. If Stajan is injured I think we might see Monohan all year long.

Well, I heard on the radio that Colborne is in tonight and Stajan is questionalbe. If Stajan is injured I think we might see Monohan all year long.
- FL4MES

I honestly think it would be better for Monahan to stay up with the Flames rather than play a 4th year in Ottawa.

I heard Stemper got hurt as well.

Well, I heard on the radio that Colborne is in tonight and Stajan is questionalbe. If Stajan is injured I think we might have a shot at winning.
- FL4MES

fixed. All joking aside, you guys showed alot of heart last night. Tough loss, unless of course you want to tank and get 1st pick overall. im a leaf fan, i get it.

fixed. All joking aside, you guys showed alot of heart last night. Tough loss, unless of course you want to tank and get 1st pick overall. im a leaf fan, i get it.
- clark_griswold

Isn't that the Oiler model...

I honestly think it would be better for Monahan to stay up with the Flames rather than play a 4th year in Ottawa.

I heard Stemper got hurt as well.
- whipper334

If Stemper and Stajan can't handle the first line minutes . . . yikes . . .

I honestly think it would be better for Monahan to stay up with the Flames rather than play a 4th year in Ottawa.

I heard Stemper got hurt as well.
- whipper334

I agree Whip. That Ottawa team is not very good and he will end up playing with sub-par talent (barring a trade of course). He's physically mature enough to play in the show, and will benefit by playing with better players here than dominating at a lower level. If the Flames are out of it by Xmas (quite possible), then loan him to the WJs.

Isn't that the Oiler model...
- whipper334

The leafs were so bad over the last 9 years they couldn't even tank properly. But a certain guy named Burkie turned us around very nicely. He was the perfect guy to come in for you. We were like you, had an abismal roster and burkie will fix it through trades.

Positives:
Good energy and jump from all 4 lines
Backchecking was pretty solid all night
Managed the puck fairly well for 2/3rds of the game
Baertchi showed some hustle and made a couple nice plays off the rush

Negatives:
Face-offs...I can't remember one key face-off they won in the 3rd period (Is Colborne any good at draws)3rd pairing of SOB/Butler...they were pinned quite a bit in their own end
PP: Did they even get a shot off during that 5 - 3? They have to capitalize on those opportunities to win games (Cammy would have helped there)
GlenX didn't have a strong game IMHO
- HurtinAlbertin

Colborne hasnt had a lot of NHL faceoff experiece, and somewhat struggled in the AHL (under 40% I beleive). He has apparenetly been working very hard on it, though.

I agree Whip. That Ottawa team is not very good and he will end up playing with sub-par talent (barring a trade of course). He's physically mature enough to play in the show, and will benefit by playing with better players here than dominating at a lower level. If the Flames are out of it by Xmas (quite possible), then loan him to the WJs.
- HurtinAlbertin

Agreed!

If Stemper and Stajan can't handle the first line minutes . . . yikes . . .
- FL4MES

No updates on either just yet.

MacDonald in net tonight.

he'll say chicago, since you know, they won the cup last year....not getting involved i just hate ppl who don't cheer for their hometown. Like some people in who were born and raised in Toronto but are somehow die hard habs fans with no connection to the city. they just want attention for being different
- clark_griswold

you just got invloved. so I'm supposed to cheer for the Flames because I moved to this city in 2004? I just switch cheering for my team? if you need to know, I cheer for whoever is playing against the Canucks or Habs.

you just got invloved. so I'm supposed to cheer for the Flames because I moved to this city in 2004? I just switch cheering for my team? if you need to know, I cheer for whoever is playing against the Canucks or Habs.
- ...sbs138...

okay. You earned my respect.

Colborne hasnt had a lot of NHL faceoff experiece, and somewhat struggled in the AHL (under 40% I beleive). He has apparenetly been working very hard on it, though.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Thanks Colin.
Yikes that's not good then especially if Stajan is out....

looks like same old same old from the Flamers
- ...sbs138...

Except this year its young kids trying to learn as opposed to vets who are a little too comfortable.

Monahan took a shot off the ankle this morning during pregame skate. Helped off the ice. Not sure of status right now.