Trevor Neufeld: How Ugly is the Western Conference Playoff Race? Matthew Phillips Called Up

Make us proud Phillips

Make us proud Phillips
- hockey4hockey

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You think Sutter will even put him in the lineup or give him more than 5 minutes a game if he does?

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You think Sutter will even put him in the lineup or give him more than 5 minutes a game if he does?
- Squeaky

I hope so. I think we will for sure see him on power play.

Rooney on waivers is good news. $1.3M was way too much. If unclaimed, he'll be a good asset for the Wranglers. Our 4th line needs better players.

Colombus is probably a good game for Phillips to get in on. How sweet would it be to see him run over JG.

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You think Sutter will even put him in the lineup or give him more than 5 minutes a game if he does?
- Squeaky

You just keep on proving me right there Hunkulese. It black, no it’s white, k it’s white, no it’s black.
When people say negative things about the Flames, you come to their defence. When people get excited about the Flames, you’re the first to crap in their cornflakes. Man you must be a hoot at parties.

Rooney on waivers is good news. $1.3M was way too much. If unclaimed, he'll be a good asset for the Wranglers. Our 4th line needs better players.
- drogon

Bad signing right from the get go. Now sit Lucic for a while. Guy blows this year.

Colombus is probably a good game for Phillips to get in on. How sweet would it be to see him run over JG.
- DuranDuran

I like Trevor’s suggestion that he may get some powerplay time.
I remember when we had that rookie D from Nova Scotia that was brought in as a powerplay specialist. Didn’t take long and he was holding the Conn Smythe, proclaiming he was going to Disneyland!

Bad signing right from the get go. Now sit Lucic for a while. Guy blows this year.
- K-man25

Thought that signing had Sutter's finger prints all over it. Bring in a veteran depth guy and put him in front of the young guys trying to break in. There are 4 or 5 guys in the organization that can bring what Rooney does.

Thought that signing had Sutter's finger prints all over it. Bring in a veteran depth guy and put him in front of the young guys trying to break in. There are 4 or 5 guys in the organization that can bring what Rooney does.
- tincup

I have to agree. Youth brings so much more excitement to the bench. Old married guys get stale after a while.
Where do you think MP slots in when he gets a chance?

Thought that signing had Sutter's finger prints all over it. Bring in a veteran depth guy and put him in front of the young guys trying to break in. There are 4 or 5 guys in the organization that can bring what Rooney does.
- tincup

I get it though. Make the young guys earn it. I am sure Rooney was told he would have to outplay the young guys or he would be sent down.

I have to agree. Youth brings so much more excitement to the bench. Old married guys get stale after a while.
Where do you think MP slots in when he gets a chance?
- K-man25

Put him on the 4th line and get Lucic to be his fullback.

I hope so. I think we will for sure see him on power play.
- hockey4hockey

It makes zero sense to put him in the lineup now unless someone is hurt. The top 9 are finally starting to look good. The top line looks good, Dube and Mangiapane are starting to produce, Coleman is going. There isn't a spot for him unless he's taking Lucic's spot, and he's not going to succeed with Lewis and Ritchie.

The last time Sutter messed with the lines for no reason caused them to free fall. Ruzicka has been pretty up and down recently so maybe he could use a game in the press box, but he keeps producing so it's hard to sit him. Sutter has also taken every opportunity, including last week, to poop all over the AHL players when asked about them.

I have to agree. Youth brings so much more excitement to the bench. Old married guys get stale after a while.
Where do you think MP slots in when he gets a chance?
- K-man25

Maybe try him in the top 6 for a few shifts and 2nd PP ? He's a skilled guy, so he needs to play with other skilled players. I doubt Sutter will give him a regular shift...unless he shows something right away. I'd like to see him with Huberdeau for a few shifts...see if there's any chemistry.

Maybe dress 13 forwards and try him in the top 6 for a few shifts and 2nd PP ? He's a skilled guy, so he needs to play with other skilled players. I doubt Sutter will give him a regular shift...unless he shows something right away. I'd like to see him with Huberdeau for a few shifts...see if there's any chemistry.
- tincup

The FAN was speculating Zahorna could be promoted too as he was held out of the Wranglers practice today. He has centered Phillips and Pelletier so maybe the 4th line is Phllips, Zahorna and Lewis and Luc and Ritchie watch.
The 4th line has been a disaster lately so experimenting there is low risk.

Backland and Ruzichka should play with Phillips on 3 rd line then he plays pp 2

The FAN was speculating Zahorna could be promoted too as he was held out of the Wranglers practice today. He has centered Phillips and Pelletier so maybe the 4th line is Phllips, Zahorna and Lewis and Luc and Ritchie watch.
The 4th line has been a disaster lately so experimenting there is low risk.
- DEDDIE

You really think Sutter is going to play a 4th line like that more than 5 minutes a game?

You really think Sutter is going to play a 4th line like that more than 5 minutes a game?
- Squeaky

With 3 games in 4 nights on this trip yes I do provided they dont get caved like our 4th line has lately.

You really think Sutter is going to play a 4th line like that more than 5 minutes a game?
- Squeaky

Yes

It makes zero sense to put him in the lineup now unless someone is hurt. The top 9 are finally starting to look good. The top line looks good, Dube and Mangiapane are starting to produce, Coleman is going. There isn't a spot for him unless he's taking Lucic's spot, and he's not going to succeed with Lewis and Ritchie.

The last time Sutter messed with the lines for no reason caused them to free fall. Ruzicka has been pretty up and down recently so maybe he could use a game in the press box, but he keeps producing so it's hard to sit him. Sutter has also taken every opportunity, including last week, to poop all over the AHL players when asked about them.
- Squeaky

Ruzicka has 15 pts in 16 games and is a plus player. Give him more time and I'm betting he becomes a top 6 in the next few years. He's got the size and that is something the flames need.

Yes
- K-man25

On the 4th line with Lucic and Lewis at morning skate. Maybe he can get Looch his first of the season.

Zohorna recalled.