Why? He has a history of success with Tkachuk/Backlund and Ryan has a history of success with a sniper.Man, I’m going to be disappointed if Frolik starts the year in the top 6
Man, I’m going to be disappointed if Frolik starts the year in the top 6
I'm not too concerned. If it works out that's great. If it isn't then I'm sure changes will be made.Man, I’m going to be disappointed if Frolik starts the year in the top 6
The lines in practice. Appears this is where Peters is leaning for opening night.
That's 13 forwards and 8 defensemen plus 2 goalies, not counting Lazar who's been waived. Is it possible that the Flames will start the season with 8 d-men on the roster?
Lazar would have been sent down with everyone else I think. I suspect the Flames will potentially grab a forward off waivers and Andersson will be demotedThat's 13 forwards and 8 defensemen plus 2 goalies, not counting Lazar who's been waived. Is it possible that the Flames will start the season with 8 d-men on the roster?
Man, I’m going to be disappointed if Frolik starts the year in the top 6
It makes no sense at all but hopefully it is just short term.
I don’t get it.
Hope it works.
I really think the team will start the season with 8 d-men. I think they're pretty sure who they want on the team with regards to the forwards, its just the defense that's a bit uncertain. I think before the preseason started they had Andersson pencilled into the lineup but then Valimaki has played so well and Andersson did too that they're not sure what to do just yet.I think Andersson will be assigned to Stockton and Prout kept around for toughness. Lazar may have survived assignment, for now.
So Bennett on the 4th line, has he been that bad in pre-season?...Haven't had a a lick of time to see anything this year
He literally hasn’t moved off the 4th line wing and Janko this offseason. I though his play was impressive too.
I've always wanted Neal on either the first line or the 2nd. Lindholm seems to have some chemistry with Gaudreau and Monahan so that puts Neal with Tkachuk and Backlund which I think will work out quite well.I have mentioned all off-season that I don't want to see Tkachuk used in a heavily defensive role again this year. With Backlund and Frolik on his line there is no other line to take those minutes.
Plus it would be nice to at some point get our 3rd best offensive player with some creative players. Backlund is fine but Frolik is not the guy that should be playing with him at all if we want to get his full offensive potential out.
It seems like another year of ok not great production out of him and another year of hoping the top line doesn't go cold because the other lines are not consistent enough to pick up the slack.
I also don't get the point of paying Neal all that money to waste him on the 2nd PP and with a rookie and dud like Ryan.
The lines in practice. Appears this is where Peters is leaning for opening night.
So Bennett on the 4th line, has he been that bad in pre-season?...Haven't had a a lick of time to see anything this year
He has been very good in the pre-season, but Peters likes pairs and is keeping Bennett with Janko. Bennett should be on the 3rd line at worst, but the Flames depth/Peters love affair with Ryan keeps him down. At least he has Czar on his line so he has someone with a good amount of skill who can keep up and bury chances when they get them. It is more of a 3b line than a 4th line, just hope they get enough ice-time.
He has been very good in the pre-season, but Peters likes pairs and is keeping Bennett with Janko. Bennett should be on the 3rd line at worst, but the Flames depth/Peters love affair with Ryan keeps him down. At least he has Czar on his line so he has someone with a good amount of skill who can keep up and bury chances when they get them. It is more of a 3b line than a 4th line, just hope they get enough ice-time.
Is there a reason hanifin isn't playing on the PP? Seems better than Brodie/Giordano at this point.
The lines in practice. Appears this is where Peters is leaning for opening night.