Zirakzigil
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As much as we all love and should get a Kylington - Tanev pairing, it isnt happening. Kylington - Gudbranson actually has been decent. Best skater on the blue line covers for the worst one. Zadorov and Gudbranson should not be playing on the same night. Problem is that Valimaki hasnt played well either, Sutter loves his beef and thats too much salary to bench if you go with Kylington - Stone.
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It makes sense, goalies dont like coming out when they have just pitched a shutout.
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Cause they know a thing or two about winning Who needs fans anyways? I honestly think it was because the organization did not want to be running a fan board that, rightfully so, is going to be very critical of the team right now. I wouldnt be shocked if it magically comes back when the team is good again.
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Bennett has really impressed me so far. I am also someone who is curious how a Tkachuk - Bennett - Neal line would work. Might be a way to create more secondary offense, as well as being a massive pain to the other team.
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Smith was very brutal and honest to the media after the Pens game, he openly stated he has to be better. Smith is only part of the problem though, the defensive structure in front of him has been inconsistent at best. The team as a whole has to be better. A prime Kipper in net wouldnt even completely mask all the problems on the ice.
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Its slightly worrisome that he didnt travel with the team, considering how close together these games are. I think he misses a few games minimum.
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Hes not the problem this year, the rest of the team is.
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Then you are just creating a different problem down the road, and that is a rusty backup when the games are more meaningful.
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Highly disagree. With the amount of back to back games and the importance of games down the stretch, you need your backup sharp and able to step in. The longer it takes for Lack to get into meaningful games the less likely hes going to be any good. The way the Flames are playing they cannot afford to have Smith facing 30+ shots a night and playing 70+ games and still have something left for the playoffs. The guy is 35 years old, not 25.
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Lack not playing against the Canucks is my point about him not playing though. Now the team has had a bunch of days off, which mean Smith is rested, which means hes probably going to play the next few games at least. And that means another 1-2 weeks were Lack hasnt played a meaningful game.
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The Official Calgary Flames "New Arena" thread
Zirakzigil replied to DirtyDeeds's topic in Flames Talk
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At some point though you have to get Lack in net for meaningful games. Smith is a big boy and understands that. A crappy Canucks team was the perfect game. Disagree. They are a talented up and coming team. Too many teams are underestimating them. They just manhandled the Oilers tonight.
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My worry now is not about Smith being overplayed but Lack not getting enough game time. Lack should have started against the Canucks regardless of how Smith felt. That was the perfect game for him and was the plan, coaches should have stuck too it.
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Drafting goalies is such a crapshoot, even when you take the best kid in the draft. Their development is so finicky. Smith is definitely a stopgap for most likely Gillies, Treliving should have dealt with this issue 3 years ago though. Hes been mucking around too long with goaltending and there is zero consistency back there.
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This! Bennett will finally have a talented player to play with. Jagr is a possession and playmaking beast. This will hopefully unleash Bennett. If they produced in the 40-50 point range that would be great for the Flames depth.