GDT ***Calgary Flames vs. Los Angeles Kings GDT 2/28/26 >>4:00pm<< on FanDuel & NHL Network***

[Nyssa42]

Sounds like even the refs got bored and wanted the game to end quickly

I figured we were game 1 of 2 on Hockey Night in Canada and they wanted to be sure our game was done for the "Main Event" to start on time. Don't know if this was actually the case, but it was the only reason I could think of for the 4pm start.

 

[DarkLeftHand]

I do love a game with no power plays. In fact, I even hate the name ‘power play’.

 

[Clif]

Byfield playing a good game at center with Laf on his wing, Clarke getting top minutes on D. Panarin with Kopi and Kempe. Is this all too much to ask for the remainder of this season, Jim?

 

[Illegal_Stick]

So… I don’t want to say this, but we’re a bit better without Doughty right? It’s not that he can’t be an important part of this team - it’s that he is not used properly. Canada used him the only way you can.- by understanding he has a positive effect on team
Morale BUT can no longer play the big minutes because when he does, we lose and that kinda ruins that morale.

 

[DarkLeftHand]

So… I don’t want to say this, but we’re a bit better without Doughty right? It’s not that he can’t be an important part of this team - it’s that he is not used properly. Canada used him the only way you can.- by understanding he has a positive effect on team
Morale BUT can no longer play the big minutes because when he does, we lose and that kinda ruins that morale.

It’s totally ok to say it, as I’m pretty sure you and I have both been suggesting it for quite a while now.

 

[jammer06]

So… I don’t want to say this, but we’re a bit better without Doughty right? It’s not that he can’t be an important part of this team - it’s that he is not used properly. Canada used him the only way you can.- by understanding he has a positive effect on team
Morale BUT can no longer play the big minutes because when he does, we lose and that kinda ruins that morale.

We have a gold medal losing Makar?

 

[Illegal_Stick]

It’s totally ok to say it, as I’m pretty sure you and I have both been suggesting it for quite a while now.

I know I just hate for it to come across as dunking on Doughty. He’s always working hard. He’s going to want the minutes and take what he’s given, but literally we’d be better off with him not playing than being on the first pair. We certainly said it last year and no doubt, it’s why Gavrikov left.

 

[VCRW]

Byfield playing a good game at center with Laf on his wing, Clarke getting top minutes on D. Panarin with Kopi and Kempe. Is this all too much to ask for the remainder of this season, Jim?

Actually rolling the same 4 lines throughout a full game was probably driving Hiller to the verge of a mental breakdown.