I would like to see the flames play the rest of the preseason and possibly a few games of the regular season, assuming everyone is healthy to see if
Tkachuk and Monahan have any chemistry
Gaudreau and Bennett continue to have success
Keep Backlund and Frolik together
The Flames have 2 high end left wingers (Gaudreau and Tkachuk) 1 proven high end center (Monahan) and 1 high potential center (Bennett). It only makes sense to pair them up. I personally think that Bennett's and Gaudreau's playstyles would really complement each others and Monahan and Tkachuks are a better fit as well. So I would like to see if those pairs provide the flames 3 high end lines. Thus allowing the 4th line to be limited. The same way the defense is going to work this year.
If Monahan and Tkachuk can find chemistry then sure. I wouldnÂ’t split our top line or our best line otherwise though.
For sure.
Bennett and Gaudreau have shown they can do some damage together. But it was just one pre-season game. I want to see if there's something there. Luckily we have some more pre season games to do that. Same with Tkachuk and Monahan.
Would also love to see Jankowski play with Backlund and Frolik, at least to start. Seems to be the first stop for most Flames rookies, and gives him the best chance to succeed
For sure.
Bennett and Gaudreau have shown they can do some damage together. But it was just one pre-season game. I want to see if there's something there. Luckily we have some more pre season games to do that. Same with Tkachuk and Monahan.
Would also love to see Jankowski play with Backlund and Frolik, at least to start. Seems to be the first stop for most Flames rookies, and gives him the best chance to succeed
I wasn't high on Bennett and Gaudreau being together until I saw Gaudreau get pushed down and then Bennett shoving the player back that did it, and even gave a little stare down afterwards. Gaudreau has been paired with Monahan for a few years now and has not received that backup like he should. Bennett and Ferland would certainly change that. That line should stay intact.
Lotta people pencilling in Versteeg into our top 6. Love him but he was pretty useless at 5 on 5 last year
Lotta people pencilling in Versteeg into our top 6. Love him but he was pretty useless at 5 on 5 last year
So was Ferland and yet he seems fairly entrenched on the top line.
You're not a fan of Ferland, huh? He seemed to do pretty well on the top line since getting the chance. He's earned it.
This was better, from 19 year old Center Sam Bennett. Also the game where he scored his first NHL Regular Season Goal.. as a center... on Gaudreau's line...
You're not a fan of Ferland, huh? He seemed to do pretty well on the top line since getting the chance. He's earned it.
He did ok early on for roughly the first 5-10 games. He did not do very good the last 15-20 and the 4 play-off games.
He definitely fails the eye test as well. Watching him play he isn't constantly in the wrong place, isn't very fast, has an ok shot, doesn't create, is a poor passer. There's not much to be a fan of.
He did ok early on for roughly the first 5-10 games. He did not do very good the last 15-20 and the 4 play-off games.
He definitely fails the eye test as well. Watching him play he isn't constantly in the wrong place, isn't very fast, has an ok shot, doesn't create, is a poor passer. There's not much to be a fan of.