GDT: Flams vs Canes 1PM

[Johnny Hoxville]

Hurricanes are going to be a challenge... elite possession team. I wish we had Frolik for this matchup.

Yeah it will be, they might have the best defence in the NHL as well.

Also Benny has played very well the last couple of months. I’m excited to see how he’ll do.

 

[1989]

Don't think Calgary takes this - not due to Bennett replacing Monahan, but due to lack of overall chemistry (Bennett on top line, Hrivik debut) and perhaps some complacency/lack of focus for certain players looking towards to the break.

Still hoping for the win.

 

[Calculon]

If they wanted to win Sam Bennett would never play center again. It's not my fault your limited hockey knowledge and inability to see beyond his draft position make you blind to his obvious flaws. In addition, I never even mentioned Jankowski. I think Backlund deserves the opportunity before anyone.

Yeah, it's just me that thinks Bennett could be a centre at this level. It's not like an actual NHL organization believe the same thing.

Oh wait.

 

[Lunatik]

Yeah, it's just me that thinks Bennett could be a centre at this level. It's not like an actual NHL organization believe the same thing.

Oh wait.

Yeah, it's not just you. It's a small "special" group.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Like the look of the topline already. Benny looks good with Ferly being a force down low and Johnny is buzzing.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

STAJAN!!!!!

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

STAAAAAAAJ!

 

[Mobiandi]

That was fantastic by Lazar. Great goal

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

That was all Lazar

 

[Calculon]

Stajan's first of the season; only took half the year

No challenge. Good for Stajan

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Stajan wooooo

 

[Boomstick]

Wow lol. Stajan from Lazar! Woohoo

 

[MonaHan Solo]

Secondary scoring ayyyyy

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Hurricanes are going to be a challenge... elite possession team. I wish we had Frolik for this matchup.

Meh it’s one thing to have possession. They don’t have a lot of the guys to convert those chances into goals imo.

 

[1989]

Yeah, it's just me that thinks Bennett could be a centre at this level. It's not like an actual NHL organization believe the same thing.

Oh wait.

An appeal to authority doesn't mean much. We're talking about (a group of) organizations who frequently mishandle players, whether it's overplaying rookies (Oilers), coaches who are too heavily biased towards certain players (Vigneault, Tanner Glass) or playing all-star, elite superstar players in completely incorrect positions (Ovechkin, Iginla on the right win experiments), etc.

I don't have a dog in this fight between you two, but just wanted to point out that there are plenty of armchair GMs who pick on the inconsistencies and perceived wrongdoings of a team even when they're doing great. Nobody is infallible.

 

[Tofveve]

Sniper Stajes!

 

[Tofveve]

And Mony isn't playing today?!

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

 

[Bounces R Way]

Averaging 1 goal per year and makes twice as much as Ferland.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Tkachuk, tkachuking.

 

[Mobiandi]

Man Gaudreau is so good

 

[Calculon]

An appeal to authority doesn't mean much. We're talking about (a group of) organizations who frequently mishandle players, whether it's overplaying rookies (Oilers), coaches who are too heavily biased towards certain players (Vigneault, Tanner Glass) or playing all-star, elite superstar players in completely incorrect positions (Ovechkin, Iginla on the right win experiments), etc.

I don't have a dog in this fight between you two, but just wanted to point out that there are plenty of armchair GMs who pick on the inconsistencies and perceived wrongdoings of a team even when they're doing great.

Yeah, the Bennett question boils down to an opinion. Which is fine either way. The only problem is when caustic types go over the top. It shouldn't matter whether Bennett helps the Flames win as a centre or as winger, so long as they win.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

To me, Bennett’s biggest flaw is his shot and his finish. If he could ever develop that more, he would be a top end player. He has way to many shots flub off his stick.

On a positive note, him and Johnny look great.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Yeah, the Bennett question boils down to an opinion. Which is fine either way. The only problem is when caustic types go over the top. It shouldn't matter whether Bennett helps the Flames win as a centre or as winger, so long as they win.

Honestly I think it comes down to affecting chemistry the least. The Janks line played in the AHL and had chemistry. The Backlund line is playing well. Really your just taking Bennett and plugging him in Monahans spot. It makes sense.

 

[1989]

Didn't realize Darling was in net. Think this tilt should fall to Calgary - he's been having a less-than-stellar year even behind that defence, and Calgary doesn't lack in finishers.