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Matchsticks and Microphones: Episode 13 (4/21/2011)


Good morning gentlefolk! I bring you good tidings in the form of a new episode of Matchsticks and Microphones. Yes, I speak truly, and this is no ordinary episode- it is our largest yet: M&G Editor Emeritus Kent Wilson (if you haven't noticed I find it thoroughly entertaining to call him that) and Robert Cleave of Flamesnation, Duncan and Mike of Hit the Post, Certified Executive of the Office of Management Hayley from here, and the host, of course, is Justin of Hockey and Booze.

The episode is a Very Special season review episode, so I thoroughly recommend you listen to it before the next season. In September.

As always, the AMAZING intro and outro music is "Another Room" by Blair Miskie and the Goods, here's their website and here's a link to the iTunes mp3 version of the song- it's good stuff. And finally, the podcast mp3 is after the jump. Enjoy!

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Matchsticks and Microphones Episode 13 (4/20/2011)

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Good discussion – the other thing on Stajan is he really looks weak in the Western Conference. He may not be in ideal shape but I think the other side is the West is just bigger and tougher.

He will be a sandbag.

by Mitch Smith on Apr 21, 2011 6:43 AM PDT reply actions  

I agree that a buyout is not likely for Stajan. Part of what makes the Neuf trade so bad is the Stajan extended contract. Daz actually made matters worse with the Stajan contract extension. Hagman at least is gone next year and off the books.

by Mitch Smith on Apr 21, 2011 6:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Thumbs up to Rob Cleave there on Olli. I don’t review the numbers like some but I get a feel for what I see on the ice. Olli was not rolling in 2010 but neither was Iggy. 2011 he looked good to me. I know I am like that art critic who just says I know what I like but as discussed, at 3 million he has to get his due.

Stajan 3.5 / Bourque 3.3 / Olli 3 – I know who I think was value for the season based on my eye. I got that Bourque penalty stuck in my mind against the Ducks.

by Mitch Smith on Apr 21, 2011 7:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Relative to expectations, Olli had a way better season to those two guys. Still don’t want him on my team, but I guess there are worse options out there.

by Justin Azevedo on Apr 21, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a terribly worded comment. I think I’m becoming dyslexic.

by Justin Azevedo on Apr 21, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got the point, no worries.

by Colin S on Apr 22, 2011 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Although again I have to say Olli is only a 2nd line C. He should not be up on the first line. Keep Olli on the 2nd line and all is good.

by Mitch Smith on Apr 21, 2011 7:15 AM PDT reply actions  

If Langkow stays healthy and they remain committed to Backlund on the first line with Iggy – Stajan and Jokinen should play together on the third line. Olli had to play the tough minutes and if he doesn’t have to do that next year, he might be a pretty decent shooter off the wing with Stajan setting him up.

by PrairieStew on Apr 21, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

This podcast should come with a warning: Do not listen while driving. Contents may provoke Flames fans to drive car off of cliff.

In other words, good stuff, but man I hate having the grim outlook for the future reiterated by so many smart people.

by SarahM on Apr 21, 2011 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

There’s always the possibility we draft that 7th or was it 8th round – Fleury like player. Oh wait Feaster traded that for Modin didn’t he? LOL

by Mitch Smith on Apr 21, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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