LukeD
On Fire
Sigh, this will change nothing. A minor leaguer who may bring a bit of energy, but now we have even less centres.
and ComeauStajan, Cervenka, Tanguay, Cammalleri, Iginla could all technically play centre.
Stajan, Cervenka, Tanguay, Cammalleri, Iginla could all technically play centre.
Well this is obviously not a move based on performance at the AHL level, but more so an attempt to fill a glaring need on this sad sack roster. I have expressed my displeasure's with Aliu's game in the past so I don't need to keep pounding on the guy, but I just cant see how he is the solution.
Either way, I hope he brings what the team is looking for and can become a consistent role player for us moving forward.
The damage is kind of already done though if we have to call up a guy like Aliu because we got embarrassed like that...I guess management was just as embarrassed as I was last night when a King's player leveled Mcdonald and all the Flames stood around scratching their heads. I could not believe nobody did anything about it. Maybe they are hoping Aliu will have more guts than the guys that were dressed last night.
You and your dad are like the Miss Cleo and Nostradamus of Flames hockeyI've been suggesting bringing Aliu up for a while now. Glad to see it finally done.
I understand that, but he doesn't play that role consistently (even at the AHL level).
I wouldn't be surprised if Aliu took Jackman's spot. He was terrible lastnight.
I went to the Dallas game and Jackman was garbage...I dont know what is his value to the team.
As an overager, I think he will be a solid 3rd line winger one day.
I understand the Aliu call up was to add some modicum of truculence to the team, but I can't help but wonder if the demotions of Jones and Hroak are Feaster's subtle way of saying 'screw it, lets tank'. No GM could be that stupid to think having one natural centre on the roster, and that centre being Matt Stajan, is a recipe for success. Or a recipe for anything but a lottery pick. Especially when the key to success in the NHL is having strength, size and skill down the middle.
I understand the Aliu call up was to add some modicum of truculence to the team, but I can't help but wonder if the demotions of Jones and Hroak are Feaster's subtle way of saying 'screw it, lets tank'. No GM could be that stupid to think having one natural centre on the roster, and that centre being Matt Stajan, is a recipe for success. Or a recipe for anything but a lottery pick. Especially when the key to success in the NHL is having strength, size and skill down the middle.
I understand the Aliu call up was to add some modicum of truculence to the team, but I can't help but wonder if the demotions of Jones and Hroak are Feaster's subtle way of saying 'screw it, lets tank'. No GM could be that stupid to think having one natural centre on the roster, and that centre being Matt Stajan, is a recipe for success. Or a recipe for anything but a lottery pick. Especially when the key to success in the NHL is having strength, size and skill down the middle.
He will fit in then if he isn't consistent. Seriously he will see 5 minutes a night this solely about trying to get tougher I wish he was in the lineup against LA.
This is genius when the owners look at the roster they will see names like Cammy,Iggy,Tangs,Hudler etc and think we are trying to win but really Feaster is tanking so that even when Kipper comes back we will be so out of the playoff race the ownership will ask to move the vets as they aren't working. This is Sith Lord type of thinking.
"Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen it."