McFlyingV
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They think Andersson and Hanifin are future #1D's so what do you expect. I mean we had that OKG guy claiming Kylington was the next Erik Karlsson and he can't even get into an NHL game on a mediocre team.
Post-Game Talk: Oilers win a defensive battle? Oilers won a defensive battle!
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It's a convenient comparison because the quality of the D-corps in this division is very poor to begin with. I like Valikmaki and Andersson, while irritating, is a serviceable top 4 guy. Hanifin has never convinced me of much, aside from being a middle of the road, second-pairing guy who needs a fair bit of help from his partner (which he's getting from Tanev, who is clearly their best defenseman, I think, but he's over 30 and very injury prone). If we take total organizational depth into account, I like our young guys more. Valimaki will be a good one, though.
Mez
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Ive noticed that all season...they seem so damn uninterested...maybe they just hate that there are no fans? Or have McDrai scored so many times they dont care anymore.
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wtf is that. I don't think Jones is particularly bright...
It’s all part of the plan.
ohheyhemsky
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It's just weird. Watch any of Archie's goals, or even Haas' goal tonight. Celebration.
Watch all of Pulju's goals and truthfully, he's the only one celebrating.
The top three don't celebrate much after their goals. You can even see that Yamo, if you look at his first NHL goal to now, is quite stoic in his celebrations.
But give the big goofy kid a f***ing cheer. Especially considering his confidence issues before this year.
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Whats up with Tkachuk and his constant between the legs shot? Who does this rat think he is? McDavid?
Took a pill in Sbisa
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We should scratch Kassian every time we play the Flames for the rest of the season. Tkachuk de-activated.
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Nurse picked up another assist tonight as well.
Man we’re seeing him blossom before our eyes, he was rock solid defensively and on the PK, some big blocks and clears. Even created a couple of odd man rushes the way while on the PK.
Top line and D pair got hemmed a couple of times and not the prettiest fancies but I thought they battled hard in our own zone and really clogged up loose puck and sticks. It was a gritty defensive effort.
Man we’re seeing him blossom before our eyes, he was rock solid defensively and on the PK, some big blocks and clears. Even created a couple of odd man rushes the way while on the PK.
Top line and D pair got hemmed a couple of times and not the prettiest fancies but I thought they battled hard in our own zone and really clogged up loose puck and sticks. It was a gritty defensive effort.
McFlyingV
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Tkachuk's been deactivated all season. Think his controller ran out of batteries the other night on one Vancouver goal.
ohheyhemsky
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I was mocked for saying Nurse is a better all around defenseman than Morrissey. Still believe it.
He is.
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wtf is that. I don't think Jones is particularly bright...
Brutal, and in practice no less. Save that shit for Giordano if you ever make it back into the lineup Caleb.
McFlyingV
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Morrissey has looked pretty bad for a while defensively after he was getting hyped as a defensive stud.
ohheyhemsky
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Morrissey has never had the overall dynamic play that Nurse possesses. At their best a few seasons ago, people were propping Morrissey as a top 2 dman while Nurse was a middle pairing player.
The difference was Nurse at his best is a clear #1/2 d-man and Morrissey never was, and doesn't have the same speed nor grit that Nurse possesses.
Nurse is blooming, as a majority of top end Dmen do between 25-30, and I'm, as I've always been, happy as a pig in shit we have him.
An idiot thinks he is the smartest person in the room . They are too dumb to realize they are dumb .
Theres a reason he's up in the press box.
wtf is that. I don't think Jones is particularly bright...
Thats a terrible way to play a 1on1.
He did have a couple bad hips . Now they are fixed he looks great , As Chub's would say its all in the hips
Flames post game show figures they can package Monahan and Bennett and maybe a pick or prospect and get Eichel.
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What's he even doing? He's not attempting a poke, he's in a horrible position to attempt a block and he's clearly low-bridging Turris if he makes contact.
Jones just has horrendous play anticipation IMO. Doesn't identify lanes well and isn't willing to block shots.
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I think the lack of fans kills the excitement a bit for some guys
McFlyingV
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I actually completely forgot about his FAI surgery. That may have honestly played a big factor in why he looks so much stronger on his feet, along with the obvious physical progression.
He will eventually do it. He still wasn't going to take Turris out, but he got injured lol. Takes Dave a while to figure things out. He will give you rope to no end.
These guys complain about Ward EVERY POST GAME SHOW. So a 5th coach is going to throw some magic dust on this core and it will do a 180?
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Yeah I don't know what's going on with our 2 All-Stars but I hope they get it sorted out quick. Neither one has been playing near their standards in recent games. Drai looks particularly lethargic and his head isn't in it at all. You could see him skating to the bench looking frustrated tonight numerous times. Maybe they should play more shifts together for a couple games to get their mojo back.
One of the most uneventful BOAs seen in a awhile, I think I counted 1 scrum the whole game. I'm sure it will ramp up more when they get closer to the end of season, looking like it will be between us and the Lames who will make the playoffs. Happy with the 2 points tho!
Del Preston
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Good for us and the rest of the North and Pacific. Keep the crappy GM in place for as long as possible.
