GDT: 2017 Training Camp

[Anglesmith]

I think that's more of a negative thing towards the rest of the team than a positive thing towards Glass

Honestly, I was impressed with him as well away from the puck. He skated fast, finished checks, and forechecked hard. His obvious flaw is doing anything with the puck.

The thing is, just being realistic with his role. He's going to be going out there and wearing guys down for a shift, and that's really it. And he does that okay. If you stick a Jankowski out there on the fourth line, then he's going to be in tough getting into the flow of the game and making skilled plays with so few shifts during the game. Hard for him to really impact the game. But fourth line guys can make a big difference in momentum just by laying some hits for 30 seconds, getting everyone pumped, and sitting their asses back down on the bench.

 

[Baxterman]

Before the season I would have been really pissed with us signing Glass but after watching him (and maybe more importantly others) I am ok with it.

He should sign for cheap enough that if he isn't playing well he can be taken out of the line-up. He can rotate with Hathaway and Hamilton, maybe Lazar, in the 4th line winger role to bring grit, hitting and the occasionaly punch up.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I’d honestly love to see this line:

Bennett - Janko - Jagr

 

[Rubi]

Signing Glass and sending Jankowski down....

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Signing Glass and sending Jankowski down....

Comparing apples to tomatoes there.

 

[Anglesmith]

Comparing apples to tomatoes there.

Indeed. One is for enjoyment, and the other is for throwing at people who have done bad things.

 

[Skobel24]

I have no issues with Glass being signed. Lost Engelland and Bouma, so adding a bit of sand paper won't hurt (Glass is an A+ locker room guy too, from what I've heard from Ranger fans).

I had hoped Jankowski would be in the lineup opening night, but injuries will happen and he'll be the first recall.

 

[Kranix]

How hard can it be to send Stajan down? Get him off the team.

 

[Baxterman]

How hard can it be to send Stajan down? Get him off the team.

Why?

He is good for the role that he fills, good in the room, good in the community and we don't save much money by sending him down.

There really seems like no reason at all to send him down.

 

[Kranix]

Why?

He is good for the role that he fills, good in the room, good in the community and we don't save much money by sending him down.

There really seems like no reason at all to send him down.

It's not about money, it's roster spots, so Jankowski can stay. I don't care if he's "good in the community". That's not an on-ice thing, it's irrelevant.

 

[Baxterman]

It's not about money, it's roster spots, so Jankowski can stay. I don't care if he's "good in the community". That's not an on-ice thing, it's irrelevant.

But if it is a Jankowski playing thing then Stajan sits in the press box. There are a lot better options to send down to the minors than Stajan if it is a roster spot you are concerned about. The community thing does matter when the decision is press box versus AHL.

Also Stajan is likely a much better fit for the 4th line than Jankowski anyways.

 

[Lunatik]

How hard can it be to send Stajan down? Get him off the team.

Stajan is one of this teams best penalty killers, getting him off the team will only make us worse. Sometime I wonder if you ever actually watch games.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

It's not about money, it's roster spots, so Jankowski can stay. I don't care if he's "good in the community". That's not an on-ice thing, it's irrelevant.

What helps Jankowski more? Playing 8 minutes a game on the 4th line and alternating as a scratch or being top line in Stockton?

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Not sure why sending Stajan to the Heat is mandatory; not like he's a liability out there.

Pretty sure Hamilton would clear waivers, and if it comes down to it, so would Glass. Also, not really a problem until Glass is signed (or Jagr is made official), as the Flames currently have a 22 man roster.

 

[Calculon]

 

[InfinityIggy]

Tanner Glass was good during preseason, though.

I agree

Not sure why sending Stajan to the Heat is mandatory; not like he's a liability out there.

Pretty sure Hamilton would clear waivers, and if it comes down to it, so would Glass. Also, not really a problem until Glass is signed (or Jagr is made official), as the Flames currently have a 22 man roster.

Probably waiting for Jagr to be official, then sending Jankowski down and signing Glass.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Probably waiting for Jagr to be official, then sending Jankowski down and signing Glass.

Yes, this is the most likely scenario.

 

[Calculon]

Something's gotta give

And it's beginning to seem like Dougie got Freddie a promotion

 

[InfinityIggy]

So Hathaway is still with the team? Perhaps just until Glass is signed.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Something's gotta give

And it's beginning to seem like Dougie got Freddie a promotion

Once Jagr arrives, they'll push Brouwer to the fourth line and shift Glass to the LW, Freddie will stay on as the 13th forward.

 

[Skobel24]

Can Freddie Hamilton please just f*** off.

 

[Anglesmith]

Freddie has been a good fourth-liner while playing at the NHL level for the Flames. Not sure why the hate.

 

[Skobel24]

Freddie has been a good fourth-liner while playing at the NHL level for the Flames. Not sure why the hate.

I'd say he's been a mediocre 4th liner at best. I just think there are better options. If Douggie weren't here, I don't think Freddie would be either.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Pat Steinberg @Fan960Steinberg
now
Gulutzan confirms Smith starts tomorrow in Edmonton. Hints Glass-Stajan-Hathaway will indeed be the fourth line. #Flames

Bold prediction: that 4th line gets taken advantage of like Grossman on our bottom pairing did last year.

 

[Skobel24]

It'll be a physical line at least.