Cowtownguy
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It is nice having Coleman and Mangiapane on the team as they often have energy that this team has lacked for a while.
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Garbage call.
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I think Kassian looked better with the horns he wore at the Capital riot.
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4 mins!?
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A friend once told me she lived in a small town in Manitoba, and this old feller used to always sing "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple. Unfortunately, his hearing was not great so his lyrics were "Slow walkin' Walter, fire engine guy!".
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I read a journal article about the NHLPA and how they negotiate with the NHL. Historically, the PA has rarely (I believe the author used the word "never" at the time) negotiated on player safety vigorously at all. It has always been "show me the money". It might have changed a bit in the last decade, but I have not seen it.
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AT COWTOWN OUTLET IN BALZAC, WE HAVE THE BEST CLOTHING FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILY'S NEEDS! VISIT US NOW BEFORE THE SUPPLY CHAIN IS DISRUPTED. Amen to that.
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It is very nice to chat with you again! Great to see you too. Things just went ballistic at work when this thing turned south. I was really hoping that Treliving would go for broke and acquire Eichel. Games between Calgary and Edmonton would take on new meaning if we did. Having said that, these deals take time and if I were Treliving, I might also be a bit gun shy about big trades given a former Flames GM and coach is watching what I do. I wonder if this is a healthy arrangement.
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Gotta admit that I am surprised we are heading into the year without a few more significant changes. I understand when Treliving says he makes deals when they are available, but I thought he would really go for it this year. Guess he figures his job is secure. Btw, I just got back from doing research in Antarctica since Jan 1, 2020 and no internet. What's new? LOL
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The Official Calgary Flames "New Arena" thread
Cowtownguy replied to DirtyDeeds's topic in Flames Talk
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The Official Calgary Flames "New Arena" thread
Cowtownguy replied to DirtyDeeds's topic in Flames Talk
Incompetent councillors? Have you looked to Edmonton lately? Given the Kenney cuts, this deal has to be cancelled. This is an era of austerity. -
I spend most of my time thinking about the Flames, so I am no Oilers expert. It seemed that they had some solid teams some years and never made it work. Something was always wrong. I can only imagine what McDavid would do on a team with more talent.
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When the Oilers do have a good season, I will be interested in the autopsy. They have had many great picks over the years, so what was the delay in building that team? How can a team with the best winning streak in terms of picks also have one of the worst losing streaks in terms of play?
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I am rather surprised how poorly Feaster managed the club. It seems to me that he seriously lacked knowledge about how to do the job. I anticipate variation in GM success, but I never thought someone could get to that level without the requisite hockey knowledge.
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I like discussion forums because they allow for lengthy discussions in a way that other social media do not. There are a lot of long, deep posts by members of this forum that allow people to think more deeply about issues. Of course, we have a lot of great posters here with significant knowledge of the sport and the CBA. Great thing going on here. Heck, even Oiler fans can't help but stop by! I also appreciate that the Flames have allowed for open discussion.
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Unless prices have shot up, I believe that the cost is far, far less than that. Given public dollars were used to fund the new arenas for both teams, you would think that coughing up a few bucks for a discussion forum would be a no-brainer.
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What kind of leash should we put on this goaltending tandem?
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I have asked a few players that I know about changes in the way defencemen play the position. It seems to me that they need to be more aggressive and check as often as possible. They argue that few players are taught this style anymore. They are simply taught to be more Russell than Reggie.
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I think that we have a solid defence core. The problem that I have is that I may be embedded in the older way of playing defence. I was a big Reggie fan and loved it when he cleared the net. His skating was not great especially after the accident that broke both of his legs. He did generate some fear in the opposing team. You mess with Kipper, and you ARE going to pay. I would like to see more of that. Hamonic and Gio provide some toughness, but not quite like guys did back in the day.
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I think that we are in agreement. I have my reservations about both goalies. I think that they both have potential, but I am not completely convinced that they will steal very many games. The defence needs to ante up given our 'tenders.
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I think that an injury is a plausible argument for his drop in play. I certainly don't know many NHL players, but I have spoken to a few over the years. There is consensus that there is a lot of pressure for players to keep playing despite an injury. They are encouraged to play through pain, keep their mouths shut when they do, and not bring down others. There is also the pressure of losing one's job. If Rittich's play drops, and Talbot just happens to go on a serious streak like he did with the Oilers that one year in the playoffs, Peters is sure to keep going with him. There is also the concern of being labelled of "injury prone".
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Thanks for that, and the dream of Lucic getting Smitty all upset.
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It is a shame that we do not play Edmonton until December. A really good check to an Oiler would give him a great start to the season.
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While I agree with your assessment, I think Brouwer and Neal were just such amazing disappointments. By saying that, I mean many of us, myself included, were stoked to get these guys. I thought that the Flames could actually be one missing piece from being a true contender. Just one guy might be able to capture the magic of the 80s Flames. Then they fall flat. Although I agree Neal-Lucic is just a swap, some people will think that first the guy brought in Brouwer, then Neal, and then Lucic! He brings in a bum disappointment every year!
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Yeah man, he's buried more bodies than Lucky Luciano. He has improved the team significantly though. I still consider him a solid GM.
