GDT: Oct. 18th: Sabres @ Flames [TV: SN Flames]

[King In The North]

Wait, what?

Refs should be better at calling blatant penalties.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

We need a win badly, that much is for sure.

My hope for this game is that we see Gaudreau, Gio and Brodie play up to their abilities, which I don't think we have seen yet.[/QUOTE

The Flames just need something good to happen and it will. Plus Johnny needs to stop whining and *****ing and get back to doing what he does best.

Honestly the way he was called (or not called) against Edmonton, I don't really blame him. It was getting ridiculous.

 

[Calculon]

 

[HogtownSabresfan]

Sabres fan here. I'm praying your coaching stuff hasn't figured out Johnson is better than Elliott yet, and we get Brian.

Chad Johnson was a genius pickup by Flames.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Sabres fan here. I'm praying your coaching stuff hasn't figured out Johnson is better than Elliott yet, and we get Brian.

Chad Johnson was a genius pickup by Flames.

Johnson was a genius pickup by the Flames, but he is not better than Brian Elliott.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Does Gulutzan read HFBoards? Is Gulutzan one of us?

 

[FlamerForLife]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 50s50 seconds ago Calgary, Alberta
Chad Johnson indicates he starts in net for #Flames vs #Sabres Tuesday.

 

[Kranix]

Gulutzan has found his man

 

[Figgy44]

Anything other than 2 points is unacceptable.

I'd even take an ugly SO win. We just need to stop the negative momentum.

I'm not worried overall, but I can't say that without a nervous chuckle.

 

[QcFlames12]

Might seem weird but i am slowly starting to gain faith in Gully, he seems to actually know where our players should play in terms of lines.. Although Monny and Gaudreau look lost out there due to them not understanding the system at all. Gio starting playing better last game and overall our defence was much tighter. Heres to hoping we can squeeze a bi out of our first line and maybe get some pressure and solid play from our other lines. For once in a long time i actually like our top 9 other than our top line RW, but It could be far worse.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Hot stuff Gully! Fun fact, me and the coach have the same hair style.

 

[The Gnome]

Hot stuff Gully! Fun fact, me and the coach have the same hair style.

I agree, These lines, especially defensive pairings are exactly what they should be based on the first 3 games. Wideman and Grossman both deserve to be eating popcorn right now. Kulak just keeps looking better, nice promotion.

 

[Figgy44]

Might seem weird but i am slowly starting to gain faith in Gully, he seems to actually know where our players should play in terms of lines.. Although Monny and Gaudreau look lost out there due to them not understanding the system at all. Gio starting playing better last game and overall our defence was much tighter. Heres to hoping we can squeeze a bi out of our first line and maybe get some pressure and solid play from our other lines. For once in a long time i actually like our top 9 other than our top line RW, but It could be far worse.

Hmm... when you put it this way... I am almost curious if this was a weird Gully styled continuation of the "earned not given" mantra which has moved silently to the corner. I mean really, the top 3 lines are pretty darn close in terms of interchangeability, with an obvious edge to Johnny and Monny's line.

The first game's D pairings were what they were in terms of confusion, laugh ability and concern. Yet in the end, all the players shook out to where we expected them to be on D. The kids had to wait out the vets, but Grossman and Wideman can only say they lost their roles to the kids until they show they can earn their spot back.

 

[QcFlames12]

Hmm... when you put it this way... I am almost curious if this was a weird Gully styled continuation of the "earned not given" mantra which has moved silently to the corner. I mean really, the top 3 lines are pretty darn close in terms of interchangeability, with an obvious edge to Johnny and Monny's line.

The first game's D pairings were what they were in terms of confusion, laugh ability and concern. Yet in the end, all the players shook out to where we expected them to be on D. The kids had to wait out the vets, but Grossman and Wideman can only say they lost their roles to the kids until they show they can earn their spot back.

Thats it, and as we have seen for the first time in a long time we may actually be able to run three solid lines, One thing that stuck out before the season though was how much Gully emphasized about defending and attacking fast and honestly other than maybe Backs and Frolik we are not seeing this.

He was preeching this early on, he wants an up tempto team who defends and attacks fast, i get we have seen the few break aways but the rushes are for the most parts not three attackers attacking two defenders. Our defenders arent clearing the puck that quickly niether. Johnny and Monny look absolutly lost and out of place. Hopefully soon we can get all the guys to understand this system so we can fully judge our coaches capabilities. As for right now all i can say is that he seems to adapts his lines well after viewing performances and actually sees the potential of putting certain players with certain players ie Brouwer with Bennett, Ferland with Backs and Frolik and so on.

 

[Boomstick]

Let's go boys. Time for a W.
Hopefully CJ has a great game again. I have faith tonight. Plus i'm not taking 1 Flame in Draft Kings tonight so they should put up a ton of points.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Apparently Derek Grant is their third line C... Good thing we kept Bollig, Hamilton and others over him

 

[Anglesmith]

Apparently Derek Grant is their third line C... Good thing we kept Bollig, Hamilton and others over him

They have significant injuries right now.

 

[WeegarUnderwood]

I think we win this game. I mean we're facing a team that has two of their top six forwards missing.

One thing I would like to see is Bennett and Gaudreau playing together if that top line doesn't get going. I do like our D pairings headed into the game.

Overall, I like our chances.

 

[MonyontheMoney]

Buffalo actually played really well against Edmonton given their injuries, Flames have to be significantly better than they have if we are to win tonight. But I have little to no doubt we will look better.

 

[tmurfin]

Hopefully some practice time has helped. Really need Johnny and Mony to get going, cannot lose this one.

 

[Skobel24]

Apparently Derek Grant is their third line C... Good thing we kept Bollig, Hamilton and others over him

Derek Grant as their 3rd line center isn't a good thing, lol. He's barely a 4th line, and even then it's debatable if he's even that.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

Johnson was a genius pickup by the Flames, but he is not better than Brian Elliott.

Anything is possible in this life.

 

[RedHot]

Call me crazy, but I'm optimistic about this game. The extra day off to practice should have really helped. Hopefully.

 

[Lunatik]

possible sabres lines per daily faceoff

Sam Reinhart - Ryan O'Reilly - Kyle Okposo
Matt Moulson - Zemgus Girgensons - Hudson Fasching
Tyler Ennis - Derek Grant - Nicolas Deslauriers
Marcus Foligno - Johan Larsson - Brian Gionta

Josh Gorges - Rasmus Ristolainen
Jake McCabe - Zach Bogosian
Dmitry Kulikov - Cody Franson

Robin Lehner - Anders Nilsson

 

[Zman5778]

Apparently Derek Grant is their third line C... Good thing we kept Bollig, Hamilton and others over him

Nah, he centers the 4th line.

Gaudreau and Monahan will see a heavy dose of Foligno-Larsson-Gionta or the ROR line. McDavid drew both of those lines and the Risto-Gorges pairing nearly exclusively.

The Girgensons and Grant lines play pretty evenly at even strength. What may happen during the course of the game is that you'll see Ennis swap in for Fasching and then the Moulson-Girgensons-Ennis line becomes the 3rd line while the Grant line gets scant minutes.