Is Danny Taylor for sure starting? High hopes for a calm, fundamental goalie like him!
Bob Hartley said this morning Taylor will be starting.
"Monday morning, Flames head coach Bob Hartley said Danny Taylor would make his first career NHL start in goal tonight. "
In think Sven might still be kept here. He wasn't sent down even when he was playing 5 minutes a game.
That was only 1 game, I would imagine that if he wasn't given a spot in the top 9 he would be sent back down. I think it would be good for him to play the year getting 20+ minutes in the ahl rather than 5-10 in the nhl. Then if we trade Stempniak he takes his spot.
Either way I think Sven is the off man out in the top 9.
I think when Sven and Backlund come back, we are going to waive Comeau and probably move a guy like Stempniak. Keeping Horak up in the process.
I doubt this team waives Comeau, I don't like him but atleast he hits and pks. I also doubt we move Stempniak unless we are out of it as he has been playing great and also is a good pker.
I think its up to Baertschi honestly, he will get another shot since he's coming back before Backlund, so its his opportunity to steal a jersey. I think he realizes his job is not safe and he will come back hungry. If thats the case I think Stempniak either gets traded or dumped to the 4th line since he's slowly starting to cool off.
I think its up to Baertschi honestly, he will get another shot since he's coming back before Backlund, so its his opportunity to steal a jersey. I think he realizes his job is not safe and he will come back hungry. If thats the case I think Stempniak either gets traded or dumped to the 4th line since he's slowly starting to cool off.
Not bad, not saying I hate it but I think Backlund fits well with the speed of Hudler and Cervenka and Stajan and Stempniak have a real chemistry when shutting down other teams lines. We should be rewarding effort and production and I just can't see sticking Stempniak on the 4th after the way he has played to start the year, as long Stempniak plays the way he has he is in the top 9 (for me).
I think its up to Baertschi honestly, he will get another shot since he's coming back before Backlund, so its his opportunity to steal a jersey. I think he realizes his job is not safe and he will come back hungry. If thats the case I think Stempniak either gets traded or dumped to the 4th line since he's slowly starting to cool off.
I really like these lines. Doesn't rush Bart into the top 6, but gives him solid linemates. I might switch Backlund and Stajan depending on the hot hand. Only thing I don't like is no Horak.
Go!!
and taylor with the start! 
