GDT: Calgary Flames (2-1-1) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (1-2-0), 5:00 PM MT, Sportsnet One

[DFF]

Interestingly, I heard Mike Johnson talking about exactly this phenomenon this morning on NHL radio. He was talking about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at the time, but his point was basically this: basically every NHLer is giving 100% effort 100% of the time, and to think otherwise is foolish (keep in mind this guy played in the NHL and has no reason to lie).

But he said that certain guys like RNH have a posture that makes them look low-intensity even at their most intense moments. Guys like Brandon Tanev can look like they are trying a billion times harder while doing the same shit just due to skating style and how they have been trained/not trained to get the most out of their respective bodies.

I think I used to fall victim to this a lot with Dougie Hamilton. At the time, I always felt like Kris Russell was a better defenceman in spite of everything kind of saying the opposite. I think a lot of it came down to Russell looking more intense while Hamilton skated... not unlike a deer.

Did he watch Kadri last year when he stopped playing for Sutter?

And no, not everyone is giving 100% all the time.

 

[deleted user]

Controller disconnected moments surely aren't trying 100%. I mean.. are they?!?

Lol.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Ras got 15 PIM at the end of the game. I hope there's no suspension coming.

Yeah, definitely out a game or two. He's getting a phone call at the very least. Depends whether the call on the ice was deemed sufficient punishment or not.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Ras got 15 PIM at the end of the game. I hope there's no suspension coming.

Clean hit. Love Ras.

 

[Backlund]

Yeah 100% all the time is complete bullshit. Some players pace themselves because they don't want to tire out early in the season. I remember hearing a story about Rod Brind'Amour about when he first got into the league that some veterans told him if he kept going that hard every day he wouldn't be able to make it through the year.

 

[joescores]

This team hasn't got a magic player. I would be keen to sign Kane on a 1 year contract. What would it cost to get him? How to create such space? Hanifin?

 

[Anglesmith]

Did he watch Kadri last year when he stopped playing for Sutter?

And no, not everyone is giving 100% all the time.

I'm sure he did, and I'm sure he observed players in similar situations within his own dressing rooms over his career. And yet he stated this outright.

I think the logical conclusion is that when it appears that players are putting forth less than their max level, its their max level which is changing according to various factors, not their desire to hit it.

 

[Lunatik]

I'm sure he did, and I'm sure he observed players in similar situations within his own dressing rooms over his career. And yet he stated this outright.

I think the logical conclusion is that when it appears that players are putting forth less than their max level, its their max level which is changing according to various factors, not their desire to hit it.

I'm sorry, logical conclusions based on facts and intelligence that counter preconceived narratives are not allowed here.

 

[Lunatik]

Yeah, definitely out a game or two. He's getting a phone call at the very least. Depends whether the call on the ice was deemed sufficient punishment or not.

I suspect he gets 2 games.

 

[Rubi]

<sigh> Another game where the Flames struggle to score and thereby make average goalies look like Vezina contenders.

 

[Anglesmith]

<sigh> Another game where the Flames struggle to score and thereby make average goalies look like Vezina contenders.

Oh come on, this couldn't be further from the truth.

Spencer Martin is far below average.

 

[Mobiandi]

4 games for Rasmus lmao

It’s Poirier time

 

[Backlund]

4 games for Rasmus lmao

It’s Poirier time

It's gonna be Oesterle

 

[Mobiandi]

It's gonna be Oesterle

Of course but I’d rather live in my delusions

 

[Lunatik]

Of course but I’d rather live in my delusions

At least he realistic and say Solovyov

But there is a pretty good chance that DeSimone or Solovyov gets recalled, the former because he's RD

 

[Lunatik]

Just an FYI

The Wranglers have dressed the same 6 defenseman tonight as they have their previous 3 games. So no tip off as to whether or not they are calling someone up.