Series Discussion: PDF: (1) Anaheim Ducks vs. (3) Calgary Flames

[Taranis]

I think it has to be a big guy, I would say Colborne.

 

[SmellOfVictory]

If we take out Hudler, who do we put on the 1st line with Gaudreau and Monahan?

Jones gets my vote. He's the only experienced RW on the team who's worth the skates on his feet if Hudler's out.

 

[CraigsList]

I think it has to be a big guy, I would say Colborne.

Jones gets my vote. He's the only experienced RW on the team who's worth the skates on his feet if Hudler's out.

I want to try:

Bennett - Stajan - Jones
Gaudreau - Monahan - Colborne
Ferland - Backlund - Jooris
Wolf - Shore - Bollig

Call me crazy for putting Bennett on the top line, but those top 3 have been the most consistent playoff players.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Jones or Colborne gets bumped up if that happens.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I want to try:

Bennett - Stajan - Jones
Gaudreau - Monahan - Colborne
Ferland - Backlund - Jooris
Wolf - Shore - Bollig

Call me crazy for putting Bennett on the top line, but those top 3 have been the most consistent playoff players.

I was more so thinking you were crazy for having Stajan as our 1st line center.

 

[Lunatik]

If we take out Hudler, who do we put on the 1st line with Gaudreau and Monahan?

I would mix it up good.

Colborne - Monahan - Jones
Gaudreau - Backlund - Poirier
Bennett - Stajan - Raymond
Wolf - Jooris - Bollig

 

[CraigsList]

I was more so thinking you were crazy for having Stajan as our 1st line center.

Stajan has arguably been our best center during the playoffs.

I would mix it up good.

Colborne - Monahan - Jones
Gaudreau - Backlund - Poirier
Bennett - Stajan - Raymond
Wolf - Jooris - Bollig

You want Poirier in the playoffs?

 

[Lunatik]

Stajan has arguably been our best center during the playoffs.



You want Poirier in the playoffs?

He can play physical and is our best offensive prospect with the Flames. He is also more physically ready than Granlund IMO.

 

[Anglesmith]

So.... you're saying there's a chance? Good news: Calgary is 4-0 at home. Bad news: Calgary is 1-4 on the road.

 

[Mobiandi]

On the subject of "blown calls", that so-called trip in OT was awful. I forget who was involved, but after the Anaheim player misplays the puck, he throws himself at the defenseman's leg to draw a penalty and save face. Just pathetic.

 

[DCDM]

I find a bit of sweet satisfaction knowing that Kesler was on the ice for both Johnny's tying goal and Backlund's winner.

 

[Rangediddy]

On the subject of "blown calls", that so-called trip in OT was awful. I forget who was involved, but after the Anaheim player misplays the puck, he throws himself at the defenseman's leg to draw a penalty and save face. Just pathetic.

Perry on Brodie. Just another example of missed calls going both ways. Ducks fans are salty about all the ones they got screwed out of, but they truly did go both ways.

I like Jones on the top line with Monahan. He's been the best at being the first one to the puck and separating it from their defenders. Lets Johnny and Money do their thing with a bit of toughness and size to boot.

Colborne's also been very good for our possession down low. Him with Johnny and Money could be our version of the ducks Getzlaf-Perry-Maroon cycle game.

Either way, Hudler's been invisible and needs to sit. Maybe giving him til Sunday is best, use the home ice advantage now if we're playing without our #1 RW.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

So.... you're saying there's a chance? Good news: Calgary is 4-0 at home. Bad news: Calgary is 1-4 on the road.

It's not a series until you win one on the road.

 

[Anglesmith]

It's not a series until you win one on the road.

Will you be saying that when we lose in 7?

 

[Lunatik]

It's not a series until you win one on the road.

you're not in trouble until you lose one at home

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Will you be saying that when we lose in 7?

Yep, won't be a series, just lucked into three wins.

 

[Gritty]

Johnny - Money - Jones
Colborne - Backs - Poirier (if Hudler is injured)
Bennett - Stajan - Ferland (if he's back)
Raymond - Jooris - Bollig

 

[CraigsList]

Gaudreau - Monahan - Jones
Bennett - Backlund - Colborne
Ferland - Stajan - Hudler
Raymond - Granlund - Bollig

-Scratch Jooris for a game because everyone that gets scratched comes back and has a fantastic game (Raymond, Granlund).

 

[Lunatik]

I'm starting to dislike the Ducks. I guess it is the nature of a 7 game series but a small number of their fans are really starting to rub me the wrong way. I just want to win game 4 and see how they react to being tied. It would be so damn sweet.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I'm starting to dislike the Ducks. I guess it is the nature of a 7 game series but a small number of their fans are really starting to rub me the wrong way. I just want to win game 4 and see how they react to being tied. It would be so damn sweet.

I hear ya, the main board can be a... challenge right now.

 

[Gritty]

I'm starting to dislike the Ducks. I guess it is the nature of a 7 game series but a small number of their fans are really starting to rub me the wrong way. I just want to win game 4 and see how they react to being tied. It would be so damn sweet.

Couldn't agree more!

 

[CraigsList]

I'm starting to dislike the Ducks. I guess it is the nature of a 7 game series but a small number of their fans are really starting to rub me the wrong way. I just want to win game 4 and see how they react to being tied. It would be so damn sweet.

They are making it seem like that game was game 7 and we won the series.

The series isn't even over yet, and with a 2-1 lead, they are complaining about everything . Guess that's what happens when you lose your first game.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

They are making it seem like that game was game 7 and we won the series.

The series isn't even over yet, and with a 2-1 lead, they are complaining about everything . Guess that's what happens when you lose your first game.

But they didn't lose the game. The refs gave it to us

 

[Rangediddy]

I'm starting to dislike the Ducks. I guess it is the nature of a 7 game series but a small number of their fans are really starting to rub me the wrong way. I just want to win game 4 and see how they react to being tied. It would be so damn sweet.

Their fans are pretty petty, crying about reffing - when I feel like it was the Flames that were screwed more out of more calls.

But I'm really disliking the Ducks because we haven't been able to shut them down. It's more out of jealousy and frustration than any actual events - though I've hated Kelser long before he was a Duck.

Would love to see us tie it up. I feel a sweep would have left a nasty taste in my mouth for the season, but taking a game or two off the ducks leaves the season ending here a little ok.

 

[Anglesmith]

To be fair, what you see on the main boards is typically a vocal minority, not a representation of the true fan-base. Same goes often for Flames fans. I think we've all seen Flames representatives on the main board whom you wish would just stop talking.