Carty Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I hope that this is not as bad as it sounds like it could be... Brodie took a one timer from the point on his right hand midway through the 3rd... From: https://twitter.com/TSNJFranklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Well, this certainly settles us on a Giordano - Hamilton combo to start the season. It will also open up a spot on the bottom pair for a LD. I'm thinking Wotherspoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Couple silver linings are he won't need surgery, so he can keep skating/conditioning up, and it happend relativley early in camp so it should minimize how many games he will actually miss. It sucks for sure, but i'm not overly worried. The Flames have so much depth that for the first month they can easily adjust the ice time and give more to Gio-Hamilton and Russel-Wideman until Brodie is back. The only potential problem is if Gio-hamilton are a bust of a pairing or something and then you may have problems. i don't feel thats likely though. Another silver lining, as Peeps suggested, is that opens up a spot for a kid to push for it which could be exciting. You'd like to see Wotherspoon grab it, but i think Morrison/Nakadl are closer basd on camp so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darth_henning Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Won't need surgery. Should be back really abut 5-10 games in. That's not that big of a problem. We thankfully still have a valid top four with Gio/Ham and Rus/Wide. This is why I'm really glad we didn't trade wides. Otherwise Engellund would be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Couple silver linings are he won't need surgery, so he can keep skating/conditioning up, and it happend relativley early in camp so it should minimize how many games he will actually miss. It sucks for sure, but i'm not overly worried. The Flames have so much depth that for the first month they can easily adjust the ice time and give more to Gio-Hamilton and Russel-Wideman until Brodie is back. The only potential problem is if Gio-hamilton are a bust of a pairing or something and then you may have problems. i don't feel thats likely though. Another silver lining, as Peeps suggested, is that opens up a spot for a kid to push for it which could be exciting. You'd like to see Wotherspoon grab it, but i think Morrison/Nakadl are closer basd on camp so far. I think Naklahdldsfjsdkf has the step up on all the others but it's weird we have too many RHS RD. With Engellend RHS RD, Naklahssdfjsdfsd will have to play off hand. Wotherspoon would be a more natural fit on the left side, but we'll see i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invin Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Sucks seeing one of our best get injured but at least we can handle it! Depth on D always pays off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think Naklahdldsfjsdkf has the step up on all the others but it's weird we have too many RHS RD. With Engellend RHS RD, Naklahssdfjsdfsd will have to play off hand. Wotherspoon would be a more natural fit on the left side, but we'll see i guess. Agreed, but I think the battle has to be close. If two players were close i would take th emore appropriate handness but if one player is clearly better I think you take him and dont' worry about what hand they shoot. Based on what i've seen right now I think Nakladal has a clear edge on that job but of course that can easily change. PS - thats quite the auto correct on Nakladal's name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I think Naklahdldsfjsdkf has the step up on all the others but it's weird we have too many RHS RD. With Engellend RHS RD, Naklahssdfjsdfsd will have to play off hand. Wotherspoon would be a more natural fit on the left side, but we'll see i guess. Jeeze, I hope we never get a player with a name spelled like that (Naklahdldsfjsdkf ).... I am in favor of splitting up the Russell/Wideman pair to start the season, but that means that it would be Wotherspoon to step up. Hartley will not do this, but the pair was sub-par defensively last year. I think Spoon compliments Wideman's offense with a sound defense. His longer reach will put him in better positions to defend than Russell. So, that puts Nakladal with Russell. Good fit. Nakladal is showing his pro abilities, and having Russell with him aids in him adapting to the NA game quicker. Then you have Engelland as a fall-back. Russell can get additional minutes playing with Wideman, using some of Spoon's minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC331 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I would rather see Wideman with Giordano. Russell with Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I would rather see Wideman with Giordano. Russell with Hamilton. Chicago split up Keith and Seabrook, but had less than spectacular results. Your top pairing should be your top pair, IMHO. Hamilton still has to adjust to the Flames systems and Gio is the guy to learn that from. I do agree with splitting up Wideman and Russell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cross16 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Chicago split up Keith and Seabrook, but had less than spectacular results. Your top pairing should be your top pair, IMHO. Hamilton still has to adjust to the Flames systems and Gio is the guy to learn that from. I do agree with splitting up Wideman and Russell. I agree, especially with Hamilton. I don't want to come across like I don't like Hamilton becuase I love Dougie Hamilton but also I dont' think we should act like he is a stud in his own zone. He can drive pocession numbers and he's great with the puck and in the offensive zone but I tink there is work to be done in the defensive zone. If you've got two top end studs, like the Ducks did at one time with Niedermyer and pronger, then i agree you split them up to make sure one is on the ice at all times but right now that's not the Flames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTech780 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 This hurts, but at least it is early in the year so he can recover. My biggest worry about it though is that it might take him a while to get the feel back and might affect his shot. It sure seems Nakladal is the front runner for the job. I am not so sure about Wotherspoon, I really hope he takes a big step forward in training camp because in his stints in the NHL so far he hasn't looked good. I wasn't overly impressed with Morrison in the rookie camp, but he is another guy who has a shot at it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was Wilson that ended up with the spot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travel_dude Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 This hurts, but at least it is early in the year so he can recover. My biggest worry about it though is that it might take him a while to get the feel back and might affect his shot. It sure seems Nakladal is the front runner for the job. I am not so sure about Wotherspoon, I really hope he takes a big step forward in training camp because in his stints in the NHL so far he hasn't looked good. I wasn't overly impressed with Morrison in the rookie camp, but he is another guy who has a shot at it. I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was Wilson that ended up with the spot though. I agree with Morrison. He isn't up to speed yet. I do have high hopes for him, but he needs to impress the year in the AHL. Nakladal does seem the natural fit, due to coming off a completely healthy year and playing on the world stage. I think they should sign Wilson, but he can easily be waived to go to the AHL as a depth option. He has to get his game back first, and prove that he is more than a 6/7 guy. He would be my first option for callup. It would be nice to give Andersson 9 games, but he should go back to the CHL to get his feet under him. Wotherspoon is one of those guys that doesn't have any offensive flash. If you don't notice him, that is usually a good thing. I don't consider his game #82 last year to be a good reference for his game. Before his injury the previous season, he started to play more respectable. It's a little hard to judge his play so far this season, since he played exactly one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420since1974 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I think Naklahdldsfjsdkf has the step up on all the others but it's weird we have too many RHS RD. With Engellend RHS RD, Naklahssdfjsdfsd will have to play off hand. Wotherspoon would be a more natural fit on the left side, but we'll see i guess. I don't think that the Calgary Flames have ever had this problem in the history of the franchise until this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zirakzigil Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Sucks but at least its during training camp. This will give someone else an extended look which will be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankieboi Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 This gives the team a better chance to evaluate who is the best fit on the bottom pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420since1974 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 For sure. I see Morrison, Nakladal, & Wotherspoon all having a chance. Even PTOs Murray & Wilson have an outside shot, as they've played decently so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conundrumed Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I'll reserve judgment until camp ends and I intend on seeing all home preseason games. Nakladal's the frontrunner in my opinion. Can't wait to see him vs the Sedins. The biggest thing for me is he is not afraid of the puck, at all, so far. I'm hoping it's a blessing in disguise and he really steps up and shows well. But I reserve my judgment at this point, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420since1974 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Nakladal is the one that I've noticed the most in my limited viewings, most of it good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexDreki Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 Ahhhh Getting our injuries out of the way early....... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_People1 Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 PS - thats quite the auto correct on Nakladal's name I thought there was an 'H' in his name for some reason. Nakladahl or something... and couldn't figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtownguy Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Nakladal is the one that I've noticed the most in my limited viewings, most of it good. I thought he looked pretty good as well. We need more time to see him play of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrob1974 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Nakladal could be on concussion protocol, from what I heard he went nastily face/head first into the ice. Hope he is ok. Being reassessed tomorrow by Flames docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtownguy Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Not sure why I like Nakladal. Perhaps it is because he comes across so polite in interviews. He seems to have solid awareness on the ice when it comes to making a first pass. He does not seem to have the same level of awareness when it comes to getting checked. That can be addressed rather quickly. Most North American ice hockey players learn early on that they have to be quite conscious of the angles that can get them rocked. He learned the hard way I guess. I hope he recovers quickly and has the opportunity to prove himself either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrob1974 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 He didn't get body checked though, I heard he was wrestling a guy for the puck and they both fell, with him awkwardly face first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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