GDT: Movember 3rd - Flames @ Blackhawks [5:30pm on Sportsnet West]

[Lunatik]

GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE!

RETO, HE'S SMARTER THAN YOUR AVERAGE BERRA!!

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Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Blackhawks

5:30 pm Mountain Time on SNET-W
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CALGARY FLAMES [5-6-2]

Projected Lineup:

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Curtis Glencross | Matt Stajan | David Jones

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Mike Cammalleri | Joe Colborne | TJ Galiardi

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Sven Baertschi | Sean Monahan | Jiri Hudler

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Lance Bouma | Mikael Backlund | Brian McGrattan

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Kris Russell | Dennis Wideman

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Chris Butler | TJ Brodie

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Derek Smith | Shane O'Brien

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Reto Berra | Karri Ramo

Boo Boos:



Christopher Breen - Abdominal Strain
Mark Giordano - Broken Ankle
Lee Stempniak - Broken Foot

Chicago Blackhawks [9-2-3]

Projected Lineup:
this is the lineup from the Hawks vs. Jets GDT, it may not be entirely accurate

Patrick Sharp - Jonathan Toews - Marian Hossa
Brandon Saad - Brandon Pirri - Patrick Kane
Bryan Bickell - Andrew Shaw - Jeremy Morin
Brandon Bollig - Marcus Kruger - Ben Smith

Duncan Keith - Brent Seabrook
Johnny Oduya - Niklas Hjalmarsson
Nick Leddy - Sheldon Brookbank

Corey Crawford
Nikolai Khabibulin


SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

Place your vWagers here

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[MC Ride]

Berra's starting right?

 

[Anglesmith]

I will get info up, just thought since the game is just 4.5 hours away we should have a GDT started ASAP.

I was just working on one, but I can stop now.

Good news everyone! Our starting goalie is undefeated!

 

[TheHudlinator]

Berra's starting right?

according to the Flames website yes.

 

[MarkGio]

Thanks Abby.

I hope to see Billins tonight. He could be a much needed shake-up on our bottom pairing

 

[MarkGio]

I was just working on one, but I can stop now.

Good news everyone! Our starting goalie is undefeated!

I can merge these if you wish to proceed. Your GDTs are pretty snazzy!

 

[Anglesmith]

Thanks Abby.

I hope to see Billins tonight. He could be a much needed shake-up on our bottom pairing

Projected lineup is the same as last game except for Berra.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Thanks Abby.

I hope to see Billins tonight. He could be a much needed shake-up on our bottom pairing

He isn't expected to play but he couldn't be worse than Smith could he?

 

[Kipper933]

I'm not sure it's a great idea to give Berra his first start against the defending champs but maybe they'll be confused? Win by confusion, I'll take it.

 

[Anglesmith]

I'm not sure it's a great idea to give Berra his first start against the defending champs but maybe they'll be confused? Win by confusion, I'll take it.

Flames defense was decreased!
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Blackhawks are confused!

 

[MarkGio]

He isn't expected to play but he couldn't be worse than Smith could he?

I will admit that both Butler and SOB have improved over the past few games. Butler has really stepped up in Gio's absence, whereas Brodie seems to have been affected negatively. But how good has Russell been for us this year?! He's been a real stud.

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

I will admit that both Butler and SOB have improved over the past few games. Butler has really stepped up in Gio's absence, whereas Brodie seems to have been affected negatively. But how good has Russell been for us this year?! He's been a real stud.

Honestly, it seems as if many good, young defenseman decline in their 2nd year in the NHL. I mean, take a look at Myers, Larsson, or even Schenn.

Then again, there's Brodin who has looked even better than last season.

 

[TheHudlinator]

I will admit that both Butler and SOB have improved over the past few games. Butler has really stepped up in Gio's absence, whereas Brodie seems to have been affected negatively. But how good has Russell been for us this year?! He's been a real stud.

Yea so far my mouth is full of crow about Russell. I was never that impressed with him in STL but right now I would say he is a solid #4 defenseman and an amazing pick up.

 

[MarkGio]

I'm not sure it's a great idea to give Berra his first start against the defending champs but maybe they'll be confused? Win by confusion, I'll take it.

I think the Hawks will play their back-up tonight. That's what's kinda great about being an underdog.

I'll put my money on the Flames tonight. A bounce back from Detroit is in order and Id be willing to be Hartely can get our club going against the Cup Winners just because we could say that we were good enough to beat them.

 

[TheHudlinator]

I think the Hawks will play their back-up tonight. That's what's kinda great about being an underdog.

I'll put my money on the Flames tonight. A bounce back from Detroit is in order and Id be willing to be Hartely can get our club going against the Cup Winners just because we could say that we were good enough to beat them.

Khabibulin

 

[herashak]

Berras gonna steal it

 

[Lunatik]

most the GDT is up and going, just need a Hawks lineup and their GDT just came up as well with no lineups in it yet.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

I still don't get how Backlund is supposed to generate any offense playing with McGratton and Jackman.

 

[AuraSphere]

is sven playing tonight

 

[BVicious]

is sven playing tonight

Yes, Bouma and Billins are the scratches

 

[King In The North]

We might have a shot if Bulin is in, otherwise we're ****ed

 

[MarkGio]

In B4 its Backlund's fault





I think Hartely needs to adjust the forward lines. Id like to see this:

GlenX - Stajan - Jones
Cammy - Colb - Backlund
Bart - Mono - Hudler
Bouma - Gali - McGrat

 

[MarkGio]

Yes, Bouma and Billins are the scratches

Bouma eh? That means Jackman and McGrats are centering Backlund?



Poor Backlund is a playmaking centre too, not a scorer.

 

[Lunatik]

In B4 its Backlund's fault





I think Hartely needs to adjust the forward lines. Id like to see this:

GlenX - Stajan - Jones
Cammy - Colb - Backlund
Bart - Mono - Hudler
Bouma - Gali - McGrat

I would actually like to see something similar but give the line a regular shift with the centermen (Backlund included) taking turns double shifting with Bouma and Galiardi when Grats isn't on the ice.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I have faith in Berra. Flames can win this. GFG!