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Helios
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Location: AB Joined: 08.11.2016
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Looks like management has taken notice of Dube like the rest of us have. This could be a huge night for the kid.
This is a really interesting lineup overall. Lots of players to watch (like Czarnik on the 2nd line) and lots of new looks. Should be an interesting team to watch tonight. |
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Location: It Was In - June 5 2004, AB Joined: 09.28.2013
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Valimaki, Mangiapane and Dube are getting the longest looks. If they play tonight it'll be the 3rd game for each of them. |
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DuranDuran
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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Look for Lazar to have a breakout game. |
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Finkler
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This Flames team looks to be pretty good so far. My concern is still Smith. Once he gets hurt, they got nobody who can keep the puck out of the net. That and the sizeable downgrade on d has me worried.
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Kevin R
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Location: E5 = It aint gonna happen. Joined: 02.10.2010
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Look for Lazar to have a breakout game. - DuranDuran
He better as he is about to get leap frogged. If Dube & Bennett have any chemistry tonight, I can see Peters shuffling Janko up & moving Dube to RW & if that works, I bet Dube gets at least 9 nhl games this year & Lazar starts in Stockton.
That hunger Dube has just might rub off on Benny & Janko & we may see quite the line forming here. Peters loves his alternate centres on lines. |
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K-man25
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Sayulita Joined: 09.02.2014
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This Flames team looks to be pretty good so far. My concern is still Smith. Once he gets hurt, they got nobody who can keep the puck out of the net. That and the sizeable downgrade on d has me worried. - Finkler
So it starts already. Let the boys play a couple of games before you get your panties in a knot.
Dube played well enough to stay, the only way he gets sent down is because he doesn't have to clear waivers. Buying time to move Lazar. Now is probably the best time to send players that have to clear waivers as other teams would have to do the same. |
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Finkler
Calgary Flames |
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So it starts already. Let the boys play a couple of games before you get your panties in a knot.
Dube played well enough to stay, the only way he gets sent down is because he doesn't have to clear waivers. Buying time to move Lazar. Now is probably the best time to send players that have to clear waivers as other teams would have to do the same. - K-man25
Fair point. Our "league best" defense wasnt so poop hot last year, so maybe they will surprise us this year.
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DuranDuran
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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So it starts already. Let the boys play a couple of games before you get your panties in a knot.
Dube played well enough to stay, the only way he gets sent down is because he doesn't have to clear waivers. Buying time to move Lazar. Now is probably the best time to send players that have to clear waivers as other teams would have to do the same. - K-man25
I hear you.
But since Kipper goaltending has been a question, and people have the right to be a little up tight.
But we are due to have someone step up. I am hopeful by the end of they year we have it sorted. |
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Hunkulese
Calgary Flames |
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Location: QC Joined: 09.30.2006
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I doubt Dube makes the team. Treliving is too scared to lose useless players to waivers. Look at last year when Jankowski was the best Flame in the preseason but didn't make the team so they didn't have to expose anyone to waivers. |
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DuranDuran
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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I doubt Dube makes the team. Treliving is too scared to lose useless players to waivers. Look at last year when Jankowski was the best Flame in the preseason but didn't make the team so they didn't have to expose anyone to waivers. - Hunkulese
Losing Byron for nothing kinda hurt. Not a bad thing to be cautious. |
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I doubt Dube makes the team. Treliving is too scared to lose useless players to waivers. Look at last year when Jankowski was the best Flame in the preseason but didn't make the team so they didn't have to expose anyone to waivers. - Hunkulese
Wouldn't you say Treliving's focus has shifted since the Flames missed the play-offs last year? Maybe he'll keep that focus on what's best for putting the best possible team on the ice versus asset micromanagement? We can all hope so. |
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Helios
Calgary Flames |
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Location: AB Joined: 08.11.2016
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Wouldn't you say Treliving's focus has shifted since the Flames missed the play-offs last year? Maybe he'll keep that focus on what's best for putting the best possible team on the ice versus asset micromanagement? We can all hope so. - InSutterWeTrust
It also depends on if he thinks it's better for Dube to play Top 6 in Stockton or Bottom 6 in Calgary. If we think he needs Top 6 minutes then it might be better to give it to him in Stockton than giving him Bottom 6 minutes in Calgary, and calling him up if anyone in the top 6 gets injured.
I think he should be on the team regardless, but we'll see what management thinks. |
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K-man25
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Sayulita Joined: 09.02.2014
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It also depends on if he thinks it's better for Dube to play Top 6 in Stockton or Bottom 6 in Calgary. If we think he needs Top 6 minutes then it might be better to give it to him in Stockton than giving him Bottom 6 minutes in Calgary, and calling him up if anyone in the top 6 gets injured.
I think he should be on the team regardless, but we'll see what management thinks. - Helios
Bottom 6 in Calgary > top 6 in Stockton. If the kid can handle the big league he should stay. Now i do agree with Hunk, easier to send him down. |
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ksofm
Calgary Flames |
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Location: AB Joined: 12.31.2014
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It also depends on if he thinks it's better for Dube to play Top 6 in Stockton or Bottom 6 in Calgary. If we think he needs Top 6 minutes then it might be better to give it to him in Stockton than giving him Bottom 6 minutes in Calgary, and calling him up if anyone in the top 6 gets injured.
I think he should be on the team regardless, but we'll see what management thinks. - Helios
Anyone know why they have Vancouver announcers for a home game? I (frank)ing hate Garrett! |
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DuranDuran
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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Anyone know why they have Vancouver announcers for a home game? I (frank)ing hate Garrett! - ksofm
Garrett is an absolute Homer.
How’s about that Tick Tack Goal on the PP!!! |
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ksofm
Calgary Flames |
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Location: AB Joined: 12.31.2014
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Garrett is an absolute Homer.
How’s about that Tick Tack Goal on the PP!!! - DuranDuran
That was a beauty! |
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ksofm
Calgary Flames |
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Location: AB Joined: 12.31.2014
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That was a beauty! - ksofm
New kid looks alright so far. I liked his speed in China too. |
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ScotsonFire
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Location: Edmonton, AB Joined: 11.18.2013
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That was a beauty! - ksofm
He looks like a natural fit with Backlund and Tkachuk |
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Hunkulese
Calgary Flames |
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Location: QC Joined: 09.30.2006
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It also depends on if he thinks it's better for Dube to play Top 6 in Stockton or Bottom 6 in Calgary. If we think he needs Top 6 minutes then it might be better to give it to him in Stockton than giving him Bottom 6 minutes in Calgary, and calling him up if anyone in the top 6 gets injured.
I think he should be on the team regardless, but we'll see what management thinks. - Helios
Unless Dube takes another major step forward, he's not a top 6 guy. He's already performing above expectations. He's going to be a bottom 6 NHL guy.
That being said, is anyone going to claim Lazar if he's put on waivers? Would anyone on the Flames care?
I also just noticed that Cap Friendly has Gilles as waiver exempt but not Rittich. Is that accurate? If that's true, I don't see how they don't start the year with Rittich as the backup. |
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DuranDuran
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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He looks like a natural fit with Backlund and Tkachuk - ScotsonFire
If that’s the case could have a 3rd line of
Bennett Ryan Neal/Lindholm
Lots of possibilities this year! |
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ScotsonFire
Calgary Flames |
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Location: Edmonton, AB Joined: 11.18.2013
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If that’s the case could have a 3rd line of
Bennett Ryan Neal/Lindholm
Lots of possibilities this year! - DuranDuran
Looks like there’s a lot of depth if there’s injuries too. |
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DuranDuran
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Location: Quito Joined: 09.29.2015
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Looks like there’s a lot of depth if there’s injuries too. - ScotsonFire
What happened to Whip??? |
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ScotsonFire
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Location: Edmonton, AB Joined: 11.18.2013
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What happened to Whip??? - DuranDuran
Saw him on here a few days ago calling someone out for being a dumb-dumb |
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