Pre-Game Talk: Current Road Trip

[TylerSVT*]

Sounds like Backlund is good to go tonight, took the optional skate and was apparently begging Hartley to let him play. Nice seeing him want to play.

He probably knows he is on a short leesh, last season Feaster said they wanted to send him down. This year he has been good, but injury prone. He needs to play in order to set himself up for a payday in the offseason.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

So anyone doing a GDT? Game starts soon, doesn't it?

 

[MarkGio]

So anyone doing a GDT? Game starts soon, doesn't it?

I would, but it wouldn't look very good posting from my phone.

 

[Svenner]

Im happy to see Backlund in the line-up but I would also like to have Cervenka back as well. I think he has top 6 potential but it'll be hard to demote Comeau to the 4th line after his recent play.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Im happy to see Backlund in the line-up but I would also like to have Cervenka back as well. I think he has top 6 potential but it'll be hard to demote Comeau to the 4th line after his recent play.

It is either Cervenka or Backlund they are slotted for the same spot. And its official that it is Backlund playing.

Lines:
Alex Tanguay-Mike Cammalleri-Jarome Iginla
Curtis Glencross-Matt Stajan-Lee Stempniak
Jiri Hudler-Mikael Backlund-Blake Comeau
Brian McGrattan-Steve Begin-Tim Jackman

Jay Bouwmeester-T.J. Brodie
Mark Giordano-Dennis Wideman
Chris Butler-Derek Smith

Joey MacDonald
Danny Taylor

 

[Svenner]

It is either Cervenka or Backlund they are slotted for the same spot. And its official that it is Backlund playing.

Not necessarily, I could see Cervenka playing RW on the third line instead of Comeau, but of course I understand why Hartley is going with Comeau at the moment.

 

[TylerSVT*]

Game tonight, whats the predictions?

Im hoping for a loss, Preds are in a bad way right now though.

2-1 Preds.

 

[DCDM]

Kipper starting. Begin in over Cervenka. Sarich in over Smith.

 

[Trae]

We will win unfortunately, nothing changes.

 

[Gritty]

Game tonight, whats the predictions?

Im hoping for a loss, Preds are in a bad way right now though.

2-1 Preds.

This could actually be a really entertaining game... Playoff feel. It's absolutely must win for both teams. If Calgary loses tonight, I think it's the final nail in the coffin, and we officially become sellers.

 

[Janks]

This could actually be a really entertaining game... Playoff feel. It's absolutely must win for both teams. If Calgary loses tonight, I think it's the final nail in the coffin, and we officially become sellers.

This statement right here means we will win. Backs against the wall for a good draft pick? Better play well and win.

We're almost in a playoff spot? Better lose.

 

[JurassicTunga]

This statement right here means we will win. Backs against the wall for a good draft pick? Better play well and win.

We're almost in a playoff spot? Better lose.

 

[Nordberg]

I've had enough of this team of losers. Sell off our assets already. We need to start creating a completely new identity. Even if we defy all odds and make it into 8th we shouldn't have a chance in hell against one of the real teams in the West.

 

[TylerSVT*]

This could actually be a really entertaining game... Playoff feel. It's absolutely must win for both teams. If Calgary loses tonight, I think it's the final nail in the coffin, and we officially become sellers.

I feel like ive heard this the last month or so.

 

[DouglasQuaid]

I feel like ive heard this the last month or so.

Sure. Then they win.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Hey guys....must win game

 

[saillias]

I've had enough of this team of losers. Sell off our assets already. We need to start creating a completely new identity. Even if we defy all odds and make it into 8th we shouldn't have a chance in hell against one of the real teams in the West.

If the Flames were to play at such a good clip from here on out that they somehow made the playoffs, they would definitely be a Stanley Cup threat. But they won't play at that clip. It's not a consideration at this point. It's a matter of how bad are we going to miss and is Feaster and co. willing to part with the big names.

 

[TylerSVT*]

Hey guys....must win game

Every Game Matters?

 

[StreakingRed]

Begin in over Cervenka.

Let Cervenka walk at the end of the year. There's nothing there.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Let him walk at the end of the year. There's nothing there.

I strongly disagree, he clearly has the skill he just isn't in great shape and he is still in his first season on the small ice. I would play him consistently before I say there is nothing there.

 

[Backlund]

Sure. Then they win.

Someone should make an optimism thread.

 

[Double Dion]

Let Cervenka walk at the end of the year. There's nothing there.

There is skill there. I question the commitment to work out in the off-season. If I was Flames brass I'd bring him back if he'd spend his summer with Boyer. 5'11" 205 is pretty heavy for a guy without the biggest frame. If he's unwilling to make a supervised commitment to getting in great shape I'd let him walk too.

 

[StreakingRed]

I strongly disagree, he clearly has the skill he just isn't in great shape and he is still in his first season on the small ice. I would play him consistently before I say there is nothing there.

Fair enough. Still has been very underwhelming. If he returns, I hope it's on another 1 year deal.

I don't put much into the "Best player not in the NHL" thing. Bottom line: NOT in the NHL.

 

[Svenner]

Fair enough. Still has been very underwhelming. If he returns, I hope it's on another 1 year deal.

I don't put much into the "Best player not in the NHL" thing. Bottom line: NOT in the NHL.

The KHL is a much different style than the NHL though, there's always the uncertainty on how these players will adjust.. The skill is definitely there though.

 

[The Hendog]

0 - 2 so far boys

Good job tied for last in the Western Conference and 2nd last overall
Hopefully you keep it up and finally force management to change their strategy when it comes to building this team

Shiatting the bed for Seth!