Colin Dambrauskas: Burke Fires Feaster, Sends Baertschi Down / Flames Win in OT vs Canes

Any word on whether they reconsider Monahan to the WJC?

Any word on whether they reconsider Monahan to the WJC?
- Bieksa#3

I highly doubt it, Burke isnt new to the team and Im sure he had a lot to do with the original decision.

Have to say that game was one of the more enjoyable games to watch! What the Flames lack in elite skill they make up for with a blue collar work ethic. The Flames play the right way and are a fun team to watch.

At times last night the Flames just ground away in the Canes zone.. mostly in the 2nd. Nothing flashy but a puck support and cycle deep in the corners. They played with a physical edge and finished all their checks.

I personally though the Canes deserved a better fate and created some of the better scoring chances but Ramo made some nice saves. A few posts and a couple missed nets were the difference. Who can argue with a point on the road though.

Congrats Flames fans that was a treat to watch!

Any word on whether they reconsider Monahan to the WJC?
- Bieksa#3

I believe it was Eric Francis that addressed that during the game last night. He asked Burke is there was any chance of Monahan going to the WJC and he said "no".

Colin Dambrauskas: Burke Fires Feaster, Sends Baertschi Down / Flames Win in OT vs Canes
- Colin Dambrauskas

"The gist of the conversation was that Gaudreau needs to be ready in terms of his physicality and development as the prospect has a ton of talent but his transition to the NHL could be difficult given his size"

Where did you read/hear this? All I heard was that he called to re-assure that Gaudreau and Arnold are still part of the plan.

Have to say that game was one of the more enjoyable games to watch! What the Flames lack in elite skill they make up for with a blue collar work ethic. The Flames play the right way and are a fun team to watch.

At times last night the Flames just ground away in the Canes zone.. mostly in the 2nd. Nothing flashy but a puck support and cycle deep in the corners. They played with a physical edge and finished all their checks.

I personally though the Canes deserved a better fate and created some of the better scoring chances but Ramo made some nice saves. A few posts and a couple missed nets were the difference. Who can argue with a point on the road though.

Congrats Flames fans that was a treat to watch!
- SouthSide

Yeah Ramo saved our a$$ in the third. Skinner almost won that game by himself.

Any word on whether they reconsider Monahan to the WJC?
- Bieksa#3

Burke was asked about that and said NO he is not going to be made available.
He is a Calgary Flame

"The gist of the conversation was that Gaudreau needs to be ready in terms of his physicality and development as the prospect has a ton of talent but his transition to the NHL could be difficult given his size"

Where did you read/hear this? All I heard was that he called to re-assure that Gaudreau and Arnold are still part of the plan.
- whipper334

Yeah, I reworded that a little, but was reading between the lines. He was saying they "still love him" but Im sure they also spoke on his NHL readyness which to me means physicality.

I believe it was Eric Francis that addressed that during the game last night. He asked Burke is there was any chance of Monahan going to the WJC and he said "no".
- Kzak99

You know this pisses me of. I read on TSN an article about how Monahan might be available, why even write the article if it was a clear cut no. If you wrote the article before Burke said no then take it down after it's shot down. What does TSN think they are hockeybuzz?

Yeah, I reworded that a little, but was reading between the lines. He was saying they "still love him" but Im sure they also spoke on his NHL readyness which to me means physicality.
- Colin Dambrauskas

No need to speculate...

So, Burke is 1-0 as the GM of the Flames so far.

You know this pisses me of. I read on TSN an article about how Monahan might be available, why even write the article if it was a clear cut no. If you wrote the article before Burke said no then take it down after it's shot down. What does TSN think they are hockeybuzz?
- Lahey

I still can't believe Nurse isn't going to be there. Maybe someone gets hurt and they call him.

I still can't believe Nurse isn't going to be there. Maybe someone gets hurt and they call him.
- whipper334

I wanted to see him there too, usually gives you a good idea how the kids are developing. But when it came to the Olympics from day one I was kinda hoping no Oiler makes them. What kind of fire would a Hall or Hemsky play with after the Olympics to try prove people that they made a mistake? I guess now I will have to hope the same applies to Nurse.

No need to speculate...
- whipper334

I wouldnt call that speculation lol...we all know that the main focus with respect to Gaudreau will be his size/physicality....the talent is there

I wanted to see him there too, usually gives you a good idea how the kids are developing. But when it came to the Olympics from day one I was kinda hoping no Oiler makes them. What kind of fire would a Hall or Hemsky play with after the Olympics to try prove people that they made a mistake? I guess now I will have to hope the same applies to Nurse.
- Lahey

Very true!

I wouldnt call that speculation lol...we all know that the main focus with respect to Gaudreau will be his size/physicality....the talent is there
- Colin Dambrauskas

And Burke said he had no problem with "smaller" talented forwards if they fit in his top 6.

That being said if Burke is confident that Gaudreau will sign I think the writing is on the wall for Baertschi.

And Burke said he had no problem with "smaller" talented forwards if they fit in his top 6.

That being said if Burke is confident that Gaudreau will sign I think the writing is on the wall for Baertschi.
- whipper334

I agree...Im willing to bet that one of Baer or Backlund is moved sometime in January.

You know this pisses me of. I read on TSN an article about how Monahan might be available, why even write the article if it was a clear cut no. If you wrote the article before Burke said no then take it down after it's shot down. What does TSN think they are hockeybuzz?
- Lahey

We'z be taking over, yo!

I agree...Im willing to bet that one of Baer or Backlund is moved sometime in January.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Agreed! If I knew Gaudreau was signing I would move Baert and keep Backs. Backs is so responsible in the 2 zones Baert doesn't play in.

We'z be taking over, yo!
- Colin Dambrauskas

Cloutier is going to give hb a run for their money if he keeps hiring hot blonde women.

Cloutier is going to give hb a run for their money if he keeps hiring hot blonde women.
- Lahey

I gve him a couple weeks before no one cares any more tbh...theres hype from his "followers", but I dont see the content quality keeping people around.

I gve him a couple weeks before no one cares any more tbh...theres hype from his "followers", but I dont see the content quality keeping people around.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Skin

I agree...Im willing to bet that one of Baer or Backlund is moved sometime in January.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Matteau for Sven ? It was brought up in the Devils thread.

Matteau for Sven ? It was brought up in the Devils thread.
- blizzzard

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