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Bosc Ulrich II
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 Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:48 am Post subject: Oh look. Guess who got benched? |
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The only surprise is that it took this long.
http://calsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Hockey/Flames/2008/03/28/5128756-sun.html
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So what changed over the last few weeks to prompt a 65-point winger playing on the top line to be reduced to 21 total minutes of ice time over three games before having the plug pulled on him completely?
"The needs of the team changed," explained Keenan, no stranger to player clashes over the course of his career.
"The intensity increased. The physicality increased. Teams are coming in with a different atmosphere."
Translation: Huselius is too soft to be playing playoff-style hockey. So, could he be in and out of the lineup indefinitely?
"Possibly," shrugged Iron Mike. "It depends on what the requirements of the game are, or the needs of the group. It depends how he reacts when he gets back into the lineup."
Does Huselius believe he can be effective when the going gets tough, as it clearly has the last few weeks?
"Why wouldn't I?" scoffed the seven-year veteran. "I've been playing in this league a long time." |
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"A couple years ago in the playoffs, he was our best player against Anaheim, a physical, big team. He was dominant in a physical series," said Jarome Iginla.
"It has to be tough on him, especially this time of year. He's a big part of this team and our offence. This time of year, it's not just about physical play and trying to run over guys -- we all win battles in different ways. We believe he'll be back and be a big part of our team, for sure." |
Great to see Jarome going to bat for his teammate.
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harmfuljays
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| Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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I would love to comment on this..........
I don't like it. I don't like Keenan...and I don't really like the direction of this team right now.
I think its a mistake and I am embarrassed as a fan.
As a Flames fan I thank Huselius for his service and wish him the best of luck with a more appreciative team.
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Tuzer
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| harmfuljays wrote: |
I would love to comment on this..........
I don't like it. I don't like Keenan...and I don't really like the direction of this team right now.
I think its a mistake and I am embarrassed as a fan.
As a Flames fan I thank Huselius for his service and wish him the best of luck with a more appreciative team. |
If I remember right,Keenan did the same thing with Naslund in Vancouver and ended up getting stellar results,If Huselius ends up being even close to as good as Naslund was after the benching than Keenan looks like a genius and if not,Who the fuck cares?It's only Calgary  |
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harmfuljays
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Sure I'll forget all about it if I have a piece of that avatar...... 
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Av-merican
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Location: Denver
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| Sutter's now making moves that counteract the few good choices he's made since relinquishing coaching duties. |
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