GDT: Flames @ Hawks 2.0, November 1 - You have failed us for the last time, Matxhuos!

[Anglesmith]

Brodie gets beaten, and Engelland just lets Kane skate into an open area with weak stick checks. This pairing, brutal.

Engelland prevented Kane from getting to a more dangerous area, which is good. A guy like Kane is usually going to find some room 1-on-1, especially if the defender isn't expecting to be put in that situation.

I disagree with you, Calc, I've liked the pairing. I feel like Brodie needs to find a few more tricks in the offensive zone (because we all know Engelland isn't going to). Right now that pairing is just a steady mix of passing the puck down the boards and shooting wristers looking for tips. But neutral zone and defensive zone, I've liked them.

 

[Calculon]

Treliving: 'Decision comes down to what's best for Tkachuk longterm'

 

[Anglesmith]

Let's be reality, though, that was a great period by the Flames. Sign me up for more of that. The Hawks had 2 quality chances by Hossa and Kane, and got one in. The Flames had countless good scoring chances and were getting pucks into the dangerous area for tips and shots with relative ease.

 

[Volica]

Yup. Play like that, and they'll be fine!

 

[Mr Snrub]

Bennett looked pretty dangerous that period, big fan of that.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

Haven't been watching, how have Mony and Gaudreau been?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Monahan with the back check, but he can't play D.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Haven't been watching, how have Mony and Gaudreau been?

Had kind of a dead period, didn't look awful but didn't create much. So basically their whole season thus far

 

[Anglesmith]

Haven't been watching, how have Mony and Gaudreau been?

Gaudreau's been better. Monahan pretty invisible still. Not noticeably bad or anything, though.

 

[Anglesmith]

Tkachuk looks really good.

 

[Anglesmith]

I feel like both teams are getting away with a lot of penalties. One thing they aren't getting away with is too much man, though.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

This PP is terrible

 

[Backlund]

Monahan with the back check, but he can't play D.

Is this what we're doing now?

Nobody said Monahan can't play D, but his two-way game is overrated.

 

[Volica]

Le sigh. Not needed.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Yeah, count me solidly in the Tkachuk stays camp at this point. Was on the fence for a long time, but he's been a good addition to the team and looks better every day. I think he was so hungry for it he just kinda willed himself into the NHL. Big fan of this kid.

 

[Calculon]

Frolik!

Backlund and Frolik forever

 

[MonaHan Solo]

Ayy BackFro.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Frolund! Euro bros are suuuuuuper coooool ja?

 

[Volica]

Backlund is a bae.

 

[Anglesmith]

Oh look, our heroes.

 

[GAMO1992]

Fro man!

 

[Anglesmith]

Someone do the Johnny/Monny gif with Backs and Fro.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

Is this what we're doing now?

Nobody said Monahan can't play D, but his two-way game is overrated.

I've seen people say he can't, or at least it seems that way

 

[Mr Snrub]

Froyo

 

[Dertell]

Backlund is the god.