GDT: Buffalo @ Calgary, 9:00m pm est, 12/10/2015

[WildCard]

Sorry MODO, but it's reported Johnson will get the start in net tonight 

[Brawndo]

Bylsma said lineup is gametime, but Colaiacovo and Cal O'Reilly did the extra work.

[Doohicksie]

Eichel with Kane again..... Blah.... Yes DD please separate the only line that is really working and put two players with zero chemistry together.

 

And while you're at it, keep Gionta right there with two starts to hold them down.

 

Idiot

 

 

 

Thanks WC :)

 

I think putting Kane with Eichel is the right thing at this point.  Eichel seems to be dogging it; Kane is just the kind of player to shame Eichel into action through his own example.  We've talked about Eichel having linemates fast enough to keep up with him, let's see if he's fast enough to keep up with Kane.

 

I can see McGinn being Kane Lite on the first line- still high energy, not quite as fast or as skilled but that line may end up functioning about the same with McGinn in place of Kane.

[wjag]

This must be backup Goalie Thursday.

 

Starting in the NHL tonight: Tokarski, Mrazek, Grubauer, Montoya, Neuvirth, Elliott, Darling, McElhinney, Hellebuyck

[WildCard]

This must be backup Goalie Thursday.

 

Starting in the NHL tonight: Tokarski, Mrazek, Grubauer, Montoya, Neuvirth, Elliott, Darling, McElhinney, Hellebuyck

Hellebuyck is the starter there with Pavelc out. Hutchingson has been terrible (I have all 3 of them on one of my teams)

[wjag]

Hellebuyck is the starter there with Pavelc out. Hutchingson has been terrible (I have all 3 of them on one of my teams)

 

I know, I could have thrown Ramo in too and McElhinney is in for a broken Bob.

I'm annoyed as my legit starters are all riding the pine tonight.

[MODO Hockey]

Sorry MODO, but it's reported Johnson will get the start in net tonight 

 

Aight! :(

[Doohicksie]

This must be backup Goalie Thursday.

 

Starting in the NHL tonight: Tokarski, Mrazek, Grubauer, Montoya, Neuvirth, Elliott, Darling, McElhinney, Hellebuyck

 

I don't know that Mrazek is the backup anymore.  Ol' Jimmy Howard doesn't have it goin' on lately.

[wjag]

I don't know that Mrazek is the backup anymore.  Ol' Jimmy Howard doesn't have it goin' on lately.

 

They essentially split the starts.  I still think of Howard as the starter

[MattPie]

And Johnson is playing too, it is backup Thursday.

[WildCard]

Mike Harrington ‏@BNHarrington  1h1 hour ago

Bylsma said the lineup is game-time but Colaiacovo and COReilly were skating late. They're your likely scratches. McCabe likely in. #Sabres

 

And there's a new Beyond Blue and Gold tonight about Bogosian during the 1st intermission

[Doohicksie]

They essentially split the starts.  I still think of Howard as the starter

 

Wow, they are very close.  For some reason when I watch the games Howard looks much worse.  But their stat lines are 8-4-4 with .924 SV% for Mrazek, vs. 7-4-2 with .921 for Howard.

Edited December 10, 2015 by The Big Johnson

[That Aud Smell]

Alright ya filthy animals, calm yourselves. 

Am I the only one who pictured WildCard riding up and down the ranks, yelling the thread opening to rally the troops, a la Aragorn in RotK?

 

For me, the opening line of the GDT reminded me that I have not yet watched one of my very favourite run-up to Christmas movies.

 

[WildCard]

For me, the opening line of the GDT reminded me that I have not yet watched one of my very favourite run-up to Christmas movies.

Good catch, that's exactly where I got it from actually  :thumbsup:

Edited December 10, 2015 by WildCard

[That Aud Smell]

Good catch, that's exactly where I got it from actually  :thumbsup:

 

good man.

[WildCard]

Turns out Chad Johnson is from Calgary, so Linus had no shot of playing this one tonight 

[Brawndo]

Flames Lineup

 

The Flames projected lineup for Thursday, Dec. 10 vs. the Buffalo Sabres

 

FORWARDS

 

Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - David Jones

 

Sam Bennett - Markus Granlund - Jiri Hudler

 

Mason Raymond - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik

 

Brandon Bollig - Matt Stajan - Joe Colborne

 

DEFENCE

 

Mark Giordano - TJ Brodie

 

Dennis Wideman - Dougie Hamilton

 

Ladislav Smid - Deryk Engelland

 

GOALTENDER

 

Karri Ramo

[pi2000]

Let's hope we don't go to OT, Monahan/Gaudreau are deadly 3-on-3.    I'd take a regulation loss to save face.

[Doohicksie]

That's what they want you to think.........

 

That's what they want the league to think.

 

*wink*wink*

[woods-racer]

It's hard not to stir the tank pot after watching the last 2 games but as a reminder.

 

Penguins 2002-2005 finished at or near the bottom of the league.

 

2005 was the first year for Crosby to play. They finished with 58 points that year winning 22 games. Crosby was amazing with 39 goals and 63 assists. Granted it was right after the lock-out, so some one can spin some math and I'd bet Eichel is on the same trajectory given the difference in today's hockey game for scoring.

 

We very well may finish with around 60 points and DFL, but not intentionally. 

 

Did I sound sincere and honest? Cause I'm really trying here. Their just making it so darn hard to believe...... 

[Doohicksie]

Did I sound sincere and honest? Cause I'm really trying here.

 

You are the very epitome of sincerity and honesty.

[MODO Hockey]

Turns out Chad Johnson is from Calgary, so Linus had no shot of playing this one tonight 

Yea, just hope he can handle the pressure.

[Norcal]

Reinhart v Bennett tonight

[woods-racer]

You are the very epitome of sincerity and honesty.

 

Sarcastic praise  :wub:

[Ottosmagic13]

I don't know that Mrazek is the backup anymore.  Ol' Jimmy Howard doesn't have it goin' on lately.

Stacy's Mom on the other hand: 

 

 

 

 

In other news, Let's Go Buffalo!!!