Flint Firebirds 2021-22 Season Thread

[Smu fan]

I see the AstraZeneca one will be accepted.

What else has Canada used?

If I may ask. Where did you see that?

 

[MJ5]

If I may ask. Where did you see that?

I can't find that same article, but this one has a list of them accepted.

Also mentions like some of our Canadian friends here have said.
"It’s not clear whether travelers who have received mixed doses will be able to enter the U.S., but officials said the CDC is "working through" that question for both land and air travel."

https://www.usatoday.com/story/trav...ry-borders-canada-mexico-november/8429291002/

 

[E27914]

Another close game, but will take the win.

 

[MJ5]

Great W after sleep walking through basically 2 periods.

Really played well in the 3rd, Pitre and Hay impressed again tonight for the newbies.

Cavallin was great again.

Giroux's effort on the PK at the end, and the undressing the goalie just phenomenal.

 

[AnotherDimwit]

Othmann clearly hates it here. Thank goodness we have all our OHLinsiders to let us know this.

 

[Savard18]

I’m slightly concerned about the durability of Cavallin’s shoulder. He’s gonna be throwing a lot of t-shirts into the crowd this year. Terrible first period, just out coached. Erie was ready and Flint was not but once again Cavallin held the fort until they showed up in the second. They just weren’t able to breakout, set up in the offensive or slow Erie in the neutral zone at the start. Erie was able to gain zone entry at will. Still, a win is a win and it’s good to get two. Especially missing a top 6 forward and a top pairing D.

 

[MJ5]

I’m slightly concerned about the durability of Cavallin’s shoulder. He’s gonna be throwing a lot of t-shirts into the crowd this year.

 

[OHL Fan]

Scrappy 2 wins and thank god for Cavallin.

 

[three dog night]

Saw the highlights the arena looks good.

 

[TcNorth]

Good job boys! Way to go Luke.

 

[TcNorth]

Good job boys! Way to go Luke.

 

[Whileee]

Jets fan here - any updates on why Kuzmin has been out of the line-up?

 

[MJ5]

Jets fan here - any updates on why Kuzmin has been out of the line-up?

Kuzmin went off the ice during the last preseason game. Upper body/shoulder. He wasn't in a sling so it could be more precautionary then anything.

 

[Whileee]

Thanks. But it seems he played in one regular season game after that, but none since. Maybe he aggravated the injury in that regular season game?

 

[MJ5]

Thanks. But it seems he played in one regular season game after that, but none since. Maybe he aggravated the injury in that regular season game?

He has not dressed in either regular season game.

 

[Savard18]

He has not dressed in either regular season game.

Hopefully Wednesday. I think they’re gonna be pretty evenly matched against Saginaw when it’s Cavallin-Lennox starting, so a healthy Kuzmin will go a long way. It’ll move your current 1D down to second pairing and have a another guy that was getting top 4 D minutes on the bottom pairing. That’ll help quite a bit. All things considered, the D hasn’t looked bad so far and like most teams, they’re gonna improve a lot and quickly as everybody finds their feet again. Anybody see the Instagram post where Giroux’s GW made it onto an ESPN Top 10 plays highlight at the #3 spot? That Othmann goal from Deline off of a slick drop from Lombardi was highlight worthy too.

 

[Savard18]

Good to see Erie and Saginaw split 1-1 and neither team look impressive. Still too early for me to really get much of a feel for the league at this point but I still think Flint should at least be lining up for a playoff spot. We’ll have a better idea after a busy next 7 days and hopefully appearances by Kuzmin and Panwar.

 

[FireBird71]

Time to get after it tonight 2-0

 

[MJ5]

Kuzmin and Panwar making their debuts tonight.

No Pircey or Bertuzzi.....

 

[FireBird71]

Kuzmin and Panwar making their debuts tonight.

No Pircey or Bertuzzi.....

Bertuzzi on 2nd line

 

[MJ5]

Bertuzzi on 2nd line

I apparently cant read.

Don't mind me.

 

[FireBird71]

I apparently cant read.

Don't mind me.

We’ve all been there lol

 

[Savard18]

Been busy. Thought both Cavallin and Lennox looked a bit shaky at times Wednesday although both pulled it together for stretches and made some big saves. Flint just didn’t convert on some big time scoring chances and I’m sure Saginaw feels the same way. With Piercey missing, still haven’t quite got to see a full line-up just yet. Kuzmin looked good in his first game and I’m actually surprised to say I thought Panwar looked the most impressive among the forwards. Othmann dropping the gloves was a bit of a sign to his teammates and Saginaw and I don’t necessarily mind that but they can’t be going 17 minutes without him on the ice. As suspected by most, those are two fairly evenly matched teams and I think a lot of games with Saginaw this year will come down to who’s ready and which goaltender wins the net battle. Flint and all the American teams to an extent got handicapped by the schedule. Most teams in the O currently have had 4-5 extra games on Flint to gel after a LONG break and now they’ve got to play catch up with a more packed schedule. Not really thrilled with the amount of weeknight games either.

 

[dirty12]

More team practices instead of games early in the season can be a very good thing considering more than half of the roster was turned over

 

[Savard18]

More team practices instead of games early in the season can be a very good thing considering more than half of the roster was turned over

Yeah, for sure helps to learn the new coaches systems which is big. Hadn’t considered that as much. Still, it’s big to help learn linemates habits and situations they excel in during game situations.