GDT: Flames at Devils: April 7, 2014

[StreakingRed]

Do yourself a favour, guys: do not go to the main board and do not read the thread about the Flames/Devils game and why it's hurting the NHL.

What a dumb thread.

 

[InfinityIggy]

As a Jackets fan, I just wanted to come here and say thanks. This win is much appreciated!

edit: Damn, looks I wasn't the only one that came by lol

No problem. GL in the playoffs

 

[MonaHan Solo]

Man, Devils fans are just crying oceans everywhere.

 

[JB51Hockey]

Wow! What a game! About 15-20 Flames jerseys I saw in New Jersey and I heard a lot of cheers when Gio slapped it in! Go Flames Go!!!

 

[NikoEhlers]

Man, Devils fans are just crying oceans everywhere.

They sure did look frustrated, the camera caught 2 mad devils fans pushing each other after the final whistle

 

[Sgt Brylin]

Man, Devils fans are just crying oceans everywhere.

It's a by-product of us being used to winning.

Grats on the game.

 

[marquee]

Not too long ago berra was considered the better tender...

Juss sayin

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

It's a by-product of us being used to winning.

Grats on the game.

The irony. You guys aren't in the playoffs, so....

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Not too long ago berra was considered the better tender...

Juss sayin

When? I don't recall anyone saying this.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Not too long ago berra was considered the better tender...

Juss sayin

Never by me!

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Not too long ago berra was considered the better tender...

Juss sayin

Not anymore.

 

[King In The North]

From what I read, OP got called out for the crybaby that he is.

 

[Mr Lebowski]

Is Brodie a top pair Dman right now?

 

[MuffinMerc]

Is Brodie a top pair Dman right now?

Since last season, yeah.

 

[JulianHopper*]

Flames Shutout Devils 1-0

Another big game by Karri Ramo, stopping 31 shots for his 2nd shutout of the season and 16th win. Good for first star of the game. Looked a lot like Miikka Kiprusoff tonight, scrambling to cover up loose pucks.

Brian McGrattan with his best game of the season. Was even out on the ice in the final minute with the Devil's net empty. Played over 10 minutes tonight, with Kenny Agostino and centered by TJ Galiardi and Lance Bouma.

I thought the Flames played quite aggressively all game, getting the puck out and still
managed to get 22 shots on net. There was a couple mistakes but they didn't get scored on so that's all that matters.

I really liked how coach Bob Hartley changed up the lines tonight and used Bouma on the second line as well. It shows that Brian McGrattan and Lance Bouma are good players.

Flames with 13 blocked shots in this game.

The Flames can really improve the fourth line and also the third to get better quicker because they have a really good core right now.

Mark Giordano, Mike Cammalleri, Jiri Hudler and Curtis Glencross were the difference in the game tonight. Then they still have TJ Brodie, Sean Monahan and Joe Colborne. Plus Mikael Backlund and Matt Stajan.

I don't see how the Flames let Mike Cammalleri walk, give him the 4 year $32M deal. The rebuild goes back a year at least if they don't. I don't believe he's just playing for his next contract either, Mike Cammalleri is just that good.

Big minutes again by the Flames top 4 D, Mark Giordano leading with 28:21 and the game winning goal. I thought Mark Cundari looked allright. He should be in the Flames bottom 6 next year for sure.

Kenny Agostino and Bryce Van Brabant look pretty close to being NHL ready. If they go to the Heat, they both won't be down there long I don't think.

Flames are going to be a good team next season.

Flames go 3-2 on this roadtrip. They were the better team every night even though Tampa Bay is the only playoff team who they beat. They were a little off against the Leafs but played really well on this 5 game roadtrip.

 

[Anglesmith]

Big minutes again by the Flames top 4 D, Mark Giordano leading with 28:21 and the game winning goal. I thought Mark Cundari looked allright. He should be in the Flames bottom 6 next year for sure.

Do you mean in the AHL, or are you thinking that Cundari is a forward or will be converted to one?

 

[JulianHopper*]

Do you mean in the AHL, or are you thinking that Cundari is a forward or will be converted to one?

What I meant to say was that Mark Cundari should be the #6 Dman for the Flames next season.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

What I meant to say was that Mark Cundari should be the #6 Dman for the Flames next season.

Why? You just can't give him the spot, he has to earn it.

 

[MuffinMerc]

What I meant to say was that Mark Cundari should be the #6 Dman for the Flames next season.

Gio-Brodie
Russell - Butler
Smid- Wideman

Who does he replace?

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Butler

 

[MuffinMerc]

Butler

As much as it pains me to say, I actually do believe Burke when he said he's gonna try to negotiate an extension. Why? Because the only thing Butler seems to do well is stand in front of shots and he isn't as glassy as Wideman.

I hope I'm wrong, though.

 

[JulianHopper*]

Why? You just can't give him the spot, he has to earn it.

I think he's better than Christopher Breen and Chad Billins. Way more agile than those guys.

Dennis Wideman will probably get traded and Chris Butler, who knows if they'll re-sign him. I think Butler is a good depth guy but that's the new GMs or Burke's call.

 

[Trae]

Id like to see a defensive core without Butler and Wideman next season, to make room for Wotherspoon, Cundari, or an Ekblad But really, anybody who steps up, even a Breen, Sieloff, Ramage

Wideman is expendable with the production Gio, Russell, and Brodie are capable of producing IMO, and I'm not even a Butler hater, but I think the Smid acquisition pushes him out of the picture.

 

[Anglesmith]

I have to say, I really liked Cundari and van Brabant's games tonight. BvB probably won't be an impact guy at any point, but as a fourth liner I'm totally on board.

Cundari is just a fun guy to watch, and he seems hard to play against. Burke wants a team which is exciting and hard to play against, and I feel like Cundari hits both of those.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

I think he's better than Christopher Breen and Chad Billins. Way more agile than those guys.

Dennis Wideman will probably get traded and Chris Butler, who knows if they'll re-sign him. I think Butler is a good depth guy but that's the new GMs or Burke's call.

Well he has to prove it. Because you thinking he is better doesn't mean he will be the 6th dman.