tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post5943532857193307091..comments2023-10-13T03:04:59.079-06:00Comments on Flames From 80 Feet: How I'd Fix the Flames: Six Games In, What I'd do if I was Named GM and Coach for a DayDarren Hayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-67685412589996914742017-10-23T00:17:15.555-06:002017-10-23T00:17:15.555-06:00Not sure where those would go, but I'll ponder...Not sure where those would go, but I'll ponder.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-78750132804296463322017-10-23T00:16:55.522-06:002017-10-23T00:16:55.522-06:00One thing I've learned is talk about line comb...One thing I've learned is talk about line combinations and people will read it. There seems to be a fascination with that topic.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-17347678195277991232017-10-23T00:16:03.445-06:002017-10-23T00:16:03.445-06:00Goes beyond Valimaki, who may need more time than ...Goes beyond Valimaki, who may need more time than just one year in junior. You also just want to know if Kulak is someone to bring back next year. He's only on a one-year deal. He got in finally on Saturday, now let's see if they let him run with it a bit as one game and out would be pretty hard on him. He needs some reps.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-6097319336085472092017-10-23T00:14:08.230-06:002017-10-23T00:14:08.230-06:00Hamilton is more skilled than Glass, but they are ...Hamilton is more skilled than Glass, but they are completely different people, players and with different purposes.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-70396236913324052942017-10-23T00:12:56.819-06:002017-10-23T00:12:56.819-06:00Little late on this but on the topic of Kulak, he ...Little late on this but on the topic of Kulak, he finally got in and for his first game in nearly four weeks, I thought he was fine and Gulutzan said he liked his game. I'd like to see him get several in a row so he can settle in.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-72944974831995299592017-10-23T00:11:40.237-06:002017-10-23T00:11:40.237-06:00My general response is the power play was one of t...My general response is the power play was one of the best in the league for the final 60 games last season so who I am to say they don't know what they're doing! Your suggestions make sense but maybe it's simple as play a power play style that aligns with your type of player. If you don't have a 'shooter' and they don't grow on trees, then you take a different approach that caters to your personnel.<br />Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-30234241497694094232017-10-23T00:09:33.139-06:002017-10-23T00:09:33.139-06:00There is always more to the story, which we don...There is always more to the story, which we don't have insight on. That part I can tell you. So a lot of this is "easy for me to say" type of stuff. I don't have the accountability that they have.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-35993111703132398522017-10-21T13:17:47.565-06:002017-10-21T13:17:47.565-06:00@Darren: Any chance you could add links in this bl...@Darren: Any chance you could add links in this blog to your articles being published elsewhere across Canada?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-74284420642522112542017-10-19T23:08:27.090-06:002017-10-19T23:08:27.090-06:00With Valimaki pushing to break into the team next ...With Valimaki pushing to break into the team next year, it's imperative the Flames see what they have in Kulak this year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672787131780544050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-79808917206788416062017-10-19T18:14:18.316-06:002017-10-19T18:14:18.316-06:00I think the reason this article was written is the...I think the reason this article was written is the frustration fans (and players) are having with this coach's usage of this very skilled team. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672787131780544050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-23290103480822577822017-10-18T14:48:39.363-06:002017-10-18T14:48:39.363-06:00Interesting line combinations. GG might get there ...Interesting line combinations. GG might get there eventually but I think Mark would still begin at 4C with two of Ferland Brouwer Stajan and Lazar. I like a line of Sam/Mark/Kris but I don't think GG will try that out of the gate. You're right though; when/if he does move up putting Sam on his wing makes sense and gives the team a better top-nine and solid energy line.<br />As for who to waive, I doubt anybody would claim Tanner and that would leave two bangers available for call-up and Freddie and Matt for popcorn duty. In any case Freddie is a better hockey player than Tanner, who would be lucky to make the third line in Stockton.OutOfTownFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498510738563265026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-81374473146474106982017-10-16T16:21:53.279-06:002017-10-16T16:21:53.279-06:00Freddie Hamilton is an easy waiver choice, I agree...Freddie Hamilton is an easy waiver choice, I agree. He's not an upgrade on any of the other 4th liner options, aside from maybe Tanner Glass, and if so, it's barely an upgrade (and Glass brings other things to the table when games might require a tough guy). <br /><br />I'd still like to see Bennett get a little more time with Jagr, but either way, that's a first line with two slower players or potentially a third line with two slower players, so, sure, bring up Jankowski and see how they could work (with Bennett and Versteeg as you mentioned).<br /><br />I'd really like to see Brett Kulak given a shot, also. Bartkowski hasn't been terrible but he's also not been good, and taking into account he's playing sheltered minutes on the 3rd pairing, it shouldn't be that difficult to slip Kulak in for a game or two and see what he's got. <br /><br />The team has been a little frustrating to watch, because they've taken so many penalties and I liked your solutions to the PK (and power play).<br /><br />Last season, the Flames were 8th overall in shots allowed and presently they are 2nd last giving up 218 shots in their six games. That's 36 shots against per game, and a lot of that is their lack of discipline and then playing with scrambled, mixed-up lines. <br /><br />The Hurricanes are coming on Thursday and they play a similar, disciplined game like the Senators. The Flames need continuity, not the constant line juggling that really doesn't seem to solve anything. <br /><br />Your solutions are bang-on, and I hope someone has pointed out your article to the people making the decisions on the Flames. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18438408478240352390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-4863026853928861492017-10-16T09:35:24.828-06:002017-10-16T09:35:24.828-06:00On the first power play, don't you think you n...On the first power play, don't you think you need a shooter on one of the flanks. (i.e.: stamkos, ovechkin, etc). I feel Gio should be on his weak side for one-timers. (See Dec. 23, 2013 goal vs. St. Louis) Johnny and Brodie are great distributors of the puck, thus they can either pass to Gio for the one-timer or to Mony in the slot or down low to Jags who touches back out to Mony in the slot. Versteeg is creative, but without some firepower from the outside, the other team's pk's job is easier. Thoughts?Paul Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00978296536125523621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-5056705378361688292017-10-16T09:34:42.637-06:002017-10-16T09:34:42.637-06:00Great read, I couldn't agree more, make one wo...Great read, I couldn't agree more, make one wonder why the team doesn't see it this way, they are the pros what are we missing?Bill Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-60425161703810505572017-10-16T05:52:46.474-06:002017-10-16T05:52:46.474-06:00Having multiple players who are versatile is a goo...Having multiple players who are versatile is a good thing. This could allow them to be able to play 4 lines with very specific roles. They also have a couple of other forwards on the farm that could help with the depth throughout this line up.(they may not yet be ready but a guy Mangiapne is not far away)<br />DPGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-23319603933358826112017-10-15T23:57:02.669-06:002017-10-15T23:57:02.669-06:00I appreciate the note. Thank you.I appreciate the note. Thank you.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-28944381552341810322017-10-15T23:56:46.656-06:002017-10-15T23:56:46.656-06:00I feel like Versteeg is capable on the PK also, bu...I feel like Versteeg is capable on the PK also, but Calgary doesn't use him very much, if at all. Not sure why.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-86942961802557539712017-10-15T23:55:42.307-06:002017-10-15T23:55:42.307-06:00It depends on how Bennett is dealing mentally with...It depends on how Bennett is dealing mentally with his slow start. If it's eating him up, this is positioned as a favour to Bennett, not a punishment. Some guys are driven to be centres, I'm not sure that's his philosophy. He's always talked about how he is fine playing wing also.<br /><br />Anyway, you're right in that team management and coaches are always more patient than anyone else and naturally so concerning how invested they are. They've got skin in the game. They will not make the same type of flippant decisions fans will.<br /><br />That said, is this flippant? Six games sounds flippant, I suppose, but GM hinted at Jankowski not being down for very long so what's the move then become if not Bennett to wing? <br /><br />To answer my own question, 4th line C becomes viable and I still don't think that's a bad fit for Jankowski, will also get ice time bumps from the PK, etc.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-83543478875489262372017-10-15T23:45:42.066-06:002017-10-15T23:45:42.066-06:00That could work too. Ferland is the guy that gets ...That could work too. Ferland is the guy that gets the short stick with this as he was on the No. 1 line not long ago, but such a demotion always loomed once the Jagr talk started to swirl and given what the ripple effect would be. But he's still got lots of tools in the toolbox so I can see Ferland earning his way onto the third line, potentially in place of Versteeg if his play slips. <br /><br />Calgary has a lot of versatile players who can play multiple positions and up or down the line-up.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-32298460182838638122017-10-15T23:42:12.417-06:002017-10-15T23:42:12.417-06:00You could do that too and move Versteeg to LW on l...You could do that too and move Versteeg to LW on line 3 and add in Jagr. Jankowski and Jagr together. Those would be two big bodies.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-27633222353648892972017-10-15T23:40:34.788-06:002017-10-15T23:40:34.788-06:00Wreaks a little more havoc with the proposed even-...Wreaks a little more havoc with the proposed even-strength line combos but it's manageable, so Bennett on PP1 is certainly an additional thought.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-16451889309837257602017-10-15T23:39:05.742-06:002017-10-15T23:39:05.742-06:00That's a potential progression after Jankowski...That's a potential progression after Jankowski gets comfortable and earns those PP minutes. Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-33609247513791276532017-10-15T23:38:25.523-06:002017-10-15T23:38:25.523-06:00100%? Wow, soft marker. I wish you were my English...100%? Wow, soft marker. I wish you were my English 30 teacher back in the day. I could never get over 65% in that class. Oh, that Mr. Flynn...Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-25735075167838472782017-10-15T23:36:43.986-06:002017-10-15T23:36:43.986-06:00Not sure it will be followed considering they woul...Not sure it will be followed considering they would have had to waive Hamilton Sunday to bring up Jankowski on Monday. But we'll see what happens, maybe we something like this eventually. Might be a little early yet. Teams are always more patient than anyone else. Almost to a fault. cheers and thanks for the note.Darren Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18313656680741630135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422944892527683969.post-1211177993708547922017-10-15T22:11:59.697-06:002017-10-15T22:11:59.697-06:00Great read, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I al...Great read, thanks for sharing your thoughts. I always respect your insightful, well-considered comments.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18396149362642037718noreply@blogger.com