Game Thread: Flames vs Ducks - 7:30 Rogers (millions) Sportsnet

[MrMastodonFarm]

Game starting up soon, the Ducks looking for their first regulation lose. Going to find it tonight.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

If the Flames put in a solid 60 minutes they can stop the Ducks' streak.

If they decide to only play for 20 or 40 minutes like most of the season they will get blown out like Vancouver did last night.

I have a good feeling about this one.

[cgy2london]

f yah! its 224am here in england i been pounding down the snake bites ( those english folk will know what that is) and its go time ready for the fllames 2 hand out the duckys first loss!! f yah

[The_Dude]

I think Kiprusoff is back. He'll win this one for Calgary.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

f yah! its 224am here in england i been pounding down the snake bites ( those english folk will know what that is) and its go time ready for the fllames 2 hand out the duckys first loss!! f yah

This game on TV there, or are you just listening on the 'net?

[rubecube]

F yeah! Friday night! Whores, blow, and booze! Wait...there's a Flames game on? Cancel all my appointments!

Just kidding...GO FLAMES GO!!!

[rubecube]

*Waits anxiously for Columbus to score 3 goals and send the Oil/BJ game into OT just to **** everyone off*

[White Snow Bear]

It never fails, another 3 GDT's for no reason.

[cgy2london]

This game on TV there, or are you just listening on the 'net?

oh yah shes all fan960 online

[Displaced Flames fan]

I went with the third jersey tonight.

Just a hunch.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

It never fails, another 3 GDT's for no reason.

There is a Game Day Thread (GDT) to discuss the upcoming game during the day.

There is a Game Thread to focus discussion just on the game itself.

There is a Post-Game Thread to discuss the happenings of the game when it's over.

If we had just one thread it would be about 60 pages long and very cluttered. Seems to work pretty well as it is now.......not sure what the problem is.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

oh yah shes all fan960 online

Nothing wrong with listening to Peter and hanging out on CP.:)

How many Flames games can you catch there during the year?

[greentree]

red drink in hand (pomegranate, soda, vodka) means a flames win.
moment of silence
...
GO FLAMES!!!!

[The_Dude]

That was a nice ceremony so far.

[RW99]

Nice ceremony, funny though they zoomed in on the trumpet player's hands :D

[OILFAN #81]

Bryzgalov vs Kipper in goal......

[Peanut]

I thought the Remembrance Ceremonies were really great. Classy organization, those Flames. :)

[The_Dude]

What are they chanting?

[whydoesrobsuck]

why can't they have sportsnet west in the Philipines?

[BlAcKNoVa]

Langkow goes off for goaltender interference...

[fotze]

Sportsnet misses the push part, who cares about the game witha ascript.

I meant the script of the announcers

[flame_boy_ant]

GO FLAMES GO!! Roasted Duck on Menu!! fowl not fair! hahahaha

[The_Dude]

Good Flames fans. Booing Pronger!!

[Mith]

My god, Iginla is just phenomenal. He's playing his ass off this year

[OILFAN #81]

Awesome! BOOOOOOOOOO PRONGER! Nice job!:w00t:

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Why is anyone booing Pronger??? I'd be cheering him!

[socalwingfan]

For all those who bitch about Roger - I have to listen to Brian Hayward on a nightly basis. God he's awful!!!

[whydoesrobsuck]

Was the penalty legit? tons of interference calls it seems this year.

[The_Dude]

I think it would have been hilarious for Flames fans to cheer Pronger. It would show the rivalry.

[IginlasEnforcer]

Lets hope Kipru-save is on his game tonight

[Mith]

Was the penalty legit? tons of interference calls it seems this year.

Langkow kinda inadvertantly ran over the goalie, so yeah, I'd say so

[Mith]

Go Prust!!!

[IginlasEnforcer]

Sounds like the Flames have the wheels going again.

[The_Dude]

Nice fight by both players.

[TheContact]

Prust took the worst the of that fight, though it wasn't a beat down. Good showing there.

[whydoesrobsuck]

How is the fight? Sounds like a dandy. Prust is the man

[fotze]

Was the penalty legit? tons of interference calls it seems this year.
They replayed it once and didn;t talk about it. Looked like he was pushed into the goalie pretty good, but I would like to see it again.

[Ironhorse]

Good to see some physical play to start the game.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Good twirl by Prust. Second PP for the Sucks.

[Eastern Girl]

Who did Prust fight?

[FLAMESRULE]

fought Thornton and somehow got an extra two. Brutal call by the refs.
GO FLAMES GO!!

[whydoesrobsuck]

They replayed it once and didn;t talk about it. Looked like he was pushed into the goalie pretty good, but I would like to see it again.
Of course he was pushed in. Thanks for the help guys!

[The_Dude]

Penner close. Did he hit the post?

[Mith]

fought Thornton and somehow got an extra two. Brutal call by the refs.
GO FLAMES GO!!

Instigator duurrrrr

[fotze]

Of course he was pushed in. Thanks for the help guys!
I just rewatched it. Forgot about PVR. He was pushed but he definately took it a step further and rolled over his back.

[TheContact]

Great PK so far, they're getting better at clearing (compared to the first one), and keeping the Ducks from maintaining strong possession of the puck

[whydoesrobsuck]

Whew, I love that goal post!

[phaneuf_train]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

[fotze]

Tanguaaaayayyayaayayy. Wrong, langkow

[The_Dude]

Good goal

Scratch that - Ugly goal haha

Goals a goal.

[flame_boy_ant]

Yah babe Yah!!!!!!!!

[Lanny_MacDonald]

I think that is an own goal.

[Mith]

Yeah!!

[phaneuf_train]

Hard work pays off!

[TheContact]

Nice, off Kunitz and in, but the top line really came in strong there, moving the puck well.

[Nehkara]

Amonte! 2-0

[flame_boy_ant]

hahaahaahaa!!!!!!!!!!!

[phaneuf_train]

Amonte Hahaha Yes I Love That Guy!!!!

[FLAMESRULE]

Amonte!!! 2-0

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Amonte!!!!

[whydoesrobsuck]

Funny, I've got quicker updates on Calgarypuck than on the radio. must be at least 20 second delay. SWEET!

[The_Dude]

WOW. AMonte took his vitamins haha

[Mith]

Amonte!!! that's our man!!h

[fotze]

amonte

[TheContact]

Amonte on the breakaway! 2-0 Flames!

[Peanut]

YEAHHHHHH Amonte!!

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Helluva shot. Right off the post.

[Dion]

2-0 Flames!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Happy1958/Flames%20avatars/Flamesgoal.gif

[whydoesrobsuck]

How far apart were the goals? That's awesome!

[Azure]

Wow...where did that come from?

[FLAMESRULE]

Carlyle losing his mind on the bench. Keep it up boys!!

[stormchaser]

holy cow!!

[54321]

Wow, is this the Flames?

[fotze]

2-0 Flames!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/Happy1958/Flames%20avatars/Flamesgoal.gif
Beautiful!!!!

[phaneuf_train]

19 Seconds Apart

[TheContact]

Goals were 19s apart, IIRC

[Eastern Girl]

Dion - I like that graphic. Good stuff!

[Hack&Lube]

HAHA!!! Amonte gets hit in the chest by a Duck slapshot at close range and treats it like a pass and takes it to the other end :)

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Penner got away with hold there.

[Mith]

Hahaha, Penner is ****ed off :P

[Dion]

Amazing start!

[TheContact]

Sweet save by Kipper on Shannon by the post. He's looking sharp so far.

[expatflame]

THIS is the Flames I know!! WHooooohoooo

[Hack&Lube]

THIS is the Flames I know!! WHooooohoooo

No, it's actually majorly flukey Flames with great saves by Kipper :)

[fotze]

THIS is the Flames I know!! WHooooohoooo
These are the Dave's I know I Know, these are the Dave's I know.

[Azure]

Great start, but lots of time left.

No kidding.

:blink:

[RedMan12]

Whose in net for the Quackers?

Amonte! Nice!

Who else scored for the Flames?

Get your revenge boys!

GO! FLAMES!! GO!!!

[whydoesrobsuck]

Ducks are due for a regulation loss. Good on the Flames to come out on fire. Is anyone scratched tonight?

[TheContact]

Flames playing with great intensity, great forecheck there by the lombo/kobasew/tanguay line.

[landshark]

You guys gotta 2 goal head start...

BEAT THESE GUYS!!!

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Kobasew is really trying too hard out there. He's squeezing the stick.

[TheContact]

Whose in net for the Quackers?

Amonte! Nice!

Who else scored for the Flames?

Get your revenge boys!

GO! FLAMES!! GO!!!

1. Bryzgalov
2. Langkow

[Dion]

Revenge is a dish best served cold.........

Duck alFlame anyone ?

[bigbadboss101]

I like to see a read tough guy here, like Goddard. Lundmark, Nilson, Kobasew, Mccarty really don't do much.

Amonte, Lombardi looking good.

[Hack&Lube]

Tanguay with some good moves but no finishers to pass to.

[Auld35]

Sure wish Vancouver could've AT LEAST attempted to do this last night. They couldnt do it, but they could've put up an effort :(

[flame_boy_ant]

Kobasew is really trying too hard out there. He's squeezing the stick.

Better trying hard then hardly trying :whistle:

[stormchaser]

Ducks are due for a regulation loss. Good on the Flames to come out on fire. Is anyone scratched tonight?


Whoa there!!! Lets not count chickens yet!

[whydoesrobsuck]

Kobasew is really trying too hard out there. He's squeezing the stick.
How do you get him out of his slump? At least he wont get it knocked out of his hands.:confused:

[flame_boy_ant]

I like to see a read tough guy here, like Goddard. Lundmark, Nilson, Kobasew, Mccarty really don't do much.

Amonte, Lombardi looking good.

Word!

[Azure]

Is it just me...or is Tanguay slowly coming around?

[FireFly]

Any way we can get the goal graphic to have the horn like last year's goal graphic did?

[whydoesrobsuck]

Whoa there!!! Lets not count chickens yet!
Hey man, I just said way to go for a quick hot start. Seems that was one of the problems that we've heard about 500X daily for the past month.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

I have a feeling that if 1 goes in for Kobasew, a whole bunch will start going in. He reminds me of Steve Shutt, and Shutt was a notorious streak scorer.

[timbit]

I have a feeling that if 1 goes in for Kobasew, a whole bunch will start going in. He reminds me of Steve Shutt, and Shutt was a notorious streak scorer.


You old ******* ...good memory.

[TheContact]

Tanguay has been playing well defensively so far, blocking shots, getting in shooting lanes.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Alright, for those watching the game - is the start showing a dominating Flames team, or a weak Ducks team?

[fotze]

Why ice that kobasew, you had a week to get it off.

[Hack&Lube]

Any way we can get the goal graphic to have the horn like last year's goal graphic did?

Yeah, what happened to all the flamey firey names and the goal horn/light?

[fotze]

Alright, for those watching the game - is the start showing a dominating Flames team, or a weak Ducks team?
Ducks are the best team in the league this year.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

You old ******* ...good memory.

Shutt had a little choppier stride, but the same speed and style. Shutt spent a little time on his butt too.

;)

[Rathji]

that coulda been bad.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Ducks are the best team in the league this year.
And it seems like the Flames are finally figuring out how to play hockey this year. Legit question IMO - are the ducks bad or the flames good tonight?

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Flames are doing okay in the territory game, but they aren't generating any shots. They really gotta get some pucks on net and make Bryz-buy-a-vowel-ov stop some pucks.

[Mith]

Wow! Nice move by iggy

[cgy2london]

Tanguay has been playing well defensively so far, blocking shots, getting in shooting lanes.

playing great! i herrd the blocked **** and i knew i had 2 post something. its 313am but im happier than a pig in **** right now go flames go lets keep it up!

[TheContact]

Penner for goalie interference, Phaneuf goes in to beat him down.

[Mith]

Good job by phaneuf to defend kipper

[HelloHockeyFans]

It was only a matter of time before The Dion would snap after seeing another player run the Kipper!

[whydoesrobsuck]

DION! Rough 'em up!

[The_Dude]

And it seems like the Flames are finally figuring out how to play hockey this year. Legit question IMO - are the ducks bad or the flames good tonight?

The Flames are good tonight.

[Kipper3256]

Is this game on the computer?

[fotze]

And it seems like the Flames are finally figuring out how to play hockey this year. Legit question IMO - are the ducks bad or the flames good tonight?
I thought you didn;t know since you were in the phillipines.

[cgy2london]

aaahhha im readingf your posts this radio is well delayed ahah

[whydoesrobsuck]

Is this game on the computer?
yup - fan960.com or nhl.com

[Dion]

Flames on the PP.

[FlamesFanInVan]

Attaboy Dion!!! Man, we sound fired up tonight!

[The_Dude]

I'm surprised Phaneuf didn't get the instigator.

[Spezzer]

Is this game on the computer?

http://www.easports.com/nhl07/

(read the sticky: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=31800 )

[whydoesrobsuck]

I thought you didn;t know since you were in the phillipines.
Just here for work for a couple weeks. I'm spoiled with local coverage - just not this week. The only highlights I see are for NBA, badmington and WWE!

[fotze]

No clock on the screen, nice

[flame_boy_ant]

Flames players drinking extra strength RedBull Tonight!
Boys gotta keep up this tenacious play!

[Peanut]

I'm surprised Phaneuf didn't get the instigator.

After Penner clearly ran over Kipper?

[Mith]

Flames coming off the ice seemed pretty riled up over the hit on kipper

[Lanny_MacDonald]

While I appreciate Phaneuf standing up for Kipper, that was a dumb penalty to take. Phaneuf is the primary weapon in the PP and he took himself off the PP with that penalty. Sometimes the best way to hurt a team is to score a goal and put them down 3-0.

[fotze]

Just here for work for a couple weeks. I'm spoiled with local coverage - just not this week. The only highlights I see are for NBA, badmington and WWE!
I love badmington and the samsquamtch and tramampolines:w00t:

[SteveToms]

Here's my idea for guys the hit goalies.

If you leave your feet, its 5 Minute Major and 10 Minute Misconduct. The second time it's a suspension.

[stormchaser]

http://www.easports.com/nhl07/

(read the sticky: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=31800 )


Yeah and you might get sent down to the farm team in the future........:ph34r:

[bigbadboss101]

Even though Iggy and Phaneuf can handle themselves, they are our best F and D respectively. Others need to look after each other. Prust is doing great, being a middle weight. McCarthy gets butt kicking often. Ritchie is capable. I like to see Regehr and Warrner mean. Warrner used to fight a lot with Buffalo and he should take care of business. Regehr should play with more urgency and edge.

Remember Perry Berazan (sp)? Doesn't might much but when he does he surprised some people.

I like tough hockey!

I like to see Kobesew + ?? for Mike Richards

As much as I don't like Brashear on the other team, I don't mind him on this team as he isn't playing much for Washington. At this point he is a better player than Goddard.

Brad Richard isn't doing that great in TB. Do you think his asking price is reasonable?

[Mith]

While I appreciate Phaneuf standing up for Kipper, that was a dumb penalty to take. Phaneuf is the primary weapon in the PP and he took himself off the PP with that penalty. Sometimes the best way to hurt a team is to score a goal and put them down 3-0.

I'd agree with that but in this case I'd say it was better take the fight. Letting the team think they can run kipper is a little worse than not scoring a goal and being up 3 goals

[HelloHockeyFans]

I love badmington and the samsquamtch and tramampolines:w00t:

holy cow this had me ROFL

[flame_boy_ant]

Am i hearing it right, the Flames only had 3 shots on net? :eek:

[OilKiller]

While I appreciate Phaneuf standing up for Kipper, that was a dumb penalty to take. Phaneuf is the primary weapon in the PP and he took himself off the PP with that penalty. Sometimes the best way to hurt a team is to score a goal and put them down 3-0.

Someone has to FINALLY stand up for Kipper though and say enough is enough. I have no problem with with Dion did personally. I'm glad he did.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Hammer with more ice time than anyone else on either team - he's looked strong lately. I'm guessing he's solid again tonight...

[Inferno]

After Penner clearly ran over Kipper?

No kidding, the ref called that exactly how the instigator penalty should be called. If a player pulls off something dirty which causes a player to go after him there should be no instigator penalty.

[rubecube]

Brad Richard isn't doing that great in TB. Do you think his asking price is reasonable?

Brad Richards and his 7 mil cap hit are not welcome on my team!

[Dion]

While I appreciate Phaneuf standing up for Kipper, that was a dumb penalty to take. Phaneuf is the primary weapon in the PP and he took himself off the PP with that penalty. Sometimes the best way to hurt a team is to score a goal and put them down 3-0.

What about standing up for your goaltender when he gets run? Or the bigger question of if he gets hurt?

I figure you need to send a message to other teams that if you run our goaltender you will reap the consequenses.

[whydoesrobsuck]

I love badmington and the samsquamtch and tramampolines:w00t:
It is just a little different here, isnt it? Thank God someone invented streaming audio. It's nice to get a taste of home.

[bigbadboss101]

Ah ok, didn't know about Richard's contract. Who else around the league aren't playing much but have potential? Change of scenary might be good for these players.

[cannon7]

I haven't seen this team play this well...in years, atleast.

[rubecube]

Ah ok, didn't know about Richard's contract. Who else around the league aren't playing much but have potential? Change of scenary might be good for these players.

Ryan Malone?

[fotze]

Someone has to FINALLY stand up for Kipper though and say enough is enough. I have no problem with with Dion did personally. I'm glad he did.
The only thing I fault Phaneuf for is not taking more advantage of Penner in the prone position.

I think Sutter should bring Marchment out of retirement, tell him and the media that he gets a signing bonus of 500k if he "avenges" the next player to run kipper. Gets suspended, who gives a ****. Damn salary cap!

[timbit]

.

Remember Perry Berazan (sp)? Doesn't might much but when he does he surprised some people.

?

You're right about Berezan....and Macoun and Konroyd were a step up...although didn't fight much. That middle eighties Flames team was a tough tough team...with great leadership.

Hunter, Baxter, Macdonald, Risebrough, Peplinski

[rubecube]

The only thing I fault Phaneuf for is not taking more advantage of Penner in the prone position.

I think Sutter should bring Marchment out of retirement, tell him and the media that he gets a signing bonus of 500k if he "avenges" the next player to run kipper. Gets suspended, who gives a ****. Damn salary cap!

I thought Marchment was playing for the Rangers this year...

Then again I do drink a lot.

[whydoesrobsuck]

I haven't seen this team play this well...in years, atleast.
mmmmmarvelous. The poor start stinks, but it certainly isnt too late to turn things around. They still need to keep playing 60 minutes a night for a few months, but glad to hear they're turning it around (at least seemingly).

[Lanny_MacDonald]

What about standing up for your goaltender when he gets run? Or the bigger question of if he gets hurt?

I figure you need to send a message to other teams that if you run our goaltender you will reap the consequenses.

As I said, sometimes the best way to make your point is on the scoreboard. I think this is an instance where Phaneuf could have picked his spot. I like the fact thathe defended his goaltender, but he knew they were about to go on the PP. The ref right in front of him had his arm up. You don't always have to extract a pound of flesh with your fists.

[TheContact]

I haven't seen this team play this well...in years, atleast. That was a good period. They'll have to keep that up for another 40 though, or it'll all be for naught. The Ducks are probably going to come out firing on all cylinders, so the Flames will have to do the same to keep their lead.

[phaneuf_train]

Ah ok, didn't know about Richard's contract. Who else around the league aren't playing much but have potential? Change of scenary might be good for these players.
The Flames are finally coming around the corner and you want them to do a big trade? Put down the crack pipe my friend.

[tremorchrist]

While I appreciate Phaneuf standing up for Kipper, that was a dumb penalty to take. Phaneuf is the primary weapon in the PP and he took himself off the PP with that penalty. Sometimes the best way to hurt a team is to score a goal and put them down 3-0.


Not in this particular case i wouldn't say...sacrifice his presence this one time to send a message to other players around the league, that won't happen without some form of reciprocation coming back their way.

[whydoesrobsuck]

The only thing I fault Phaneuf for is not taking more advantage of Penner in the prone position.

I think Sutter should bring Marchment out of retirement, tell him and the media that he gets a signing bonus of 500k if he "avenges" the next player to run kipper. Gets suspended, who gives a ****. Damn salary cap!
Marchment's knee shots drive fear into the hearts of all men. Why not bring him back?

[rubecube]

The Flames are finally coming around the corner and you want them to do a big trade? Put down the crack pipe my friend.

Well I was trying to be nice and ease him off the insanity...but pretty much.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Good period, obviously. A little lull around the 10-15 minute mark, but they looked good off the start.......nice to see.

My beef that period was with Prust's instigator penalty. You can clearly see him and Thornton talking, then Thornton starts shaking his gloves like he was ready to drop them. Prust does, he doesn't for a few seconds, and Prust ends up with the extra two.

Maybe the ref didn't see Thornton do that, but IMO it was a weak call.

[whydoesrobsuck]

As I said, sometimes the best way to make your point is on the scoreboard. I think this is an instance where Phaneuf could have picked his spot. I like the fact thathe defended his goaltender, but he knew they were about to go on the PP. The ref right in front of him had his arm up. You don't always have to extract a pound of flesh with your fists.
Speak with the PP when the penalty is stupid and doesn't hurt you. Kipper getting charged does hurt the team.

[fotze]

I thought Marchment was playing for the Rangers this year...

Then again I do drink a lot.
Could be. I haven't been paying attention since the Flames have sucked, I avoid pain.

[IginlasEnforcer]

So we are happy with that effort?









Helz yah

[Azure]

Brad Richards and his 7 mil cap hit are not welcome on my team!

7.8 million...

[Hunter74]

Well it was a pretty good game for our guys. It is going back and forth and that is to be expected playing a very good team like Anaheim.

I think it is really good for our guys that they are playing with emotion and intensity. Its also cool that Prust is the guy to start things off with a fight and some really nice hits in the offensive zone(I think he has all the teams hits in the offensive zone, sad). Thank god someone stood up for Kipper to send a message that you can't run him anymore.

On the fight. I missed the first second or 2. I thought Phaneuf really did well considering Penner his absolutely HUGE but it was Dion taking the fight to Penner but Penner was obviously the stronger player pushing Dion right up (almost off his skates) into the glass for a moment. I am glad the linesmen got in when they did b/c it looked like they were gonna start to through some really big hay makers and I don't like the idea of Phaneuf breaking his hands on the guys face.

Ference seems to be playing really well tonight. He really knows how to use his size and managed to bump giant Penner off the puck a couple times.

Man I hope Amonte can keep this scoring thing going all year. If he can I will take back all the horrible things I said about him.

Its amazing what a player like Prust does for the team. Now if only they could get rid of McCarty and bring Nystrom up and we will be rockin. But maybe we shoudl save Nystrom for the last half of the season.

[cannon7]

The shot count is very deceiving, the Flames have dominated positionally in the first period, even shorthanded they were in control.

Lets list what's working:

1. Everything

If I had to find something wrong about that period, Zyuzin looks to be struggling a bit, but that's it.

[bigbadboss101]

Well I was trying to be nice and ease him off the insanity...but pretty much.

Well if it makes the team better sure. Especially if a player can be had now for less than premium price.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

mmmmmarvelous. The poor start stinks, but it certainly isnt too late to turn things around. They still need to keep playing 60 minutes a night for a few months, but glad to hear they're turning it around (at least seemingly).

Yeah, if the Flames keep this up for the majority of the season they should be fine. Notice I said 'if'.

When this club skates and hits and plays with emotion they can be a very good hockey team.

When they don't.........it gets ugly.

[fotze]

As I said, sometimes the best way to make your point is on the scoreboard. I think this is an instance where Phaneuf could have picked his spot. I like the fact thathe defended his goaltender, but he knew they were about to go on the PP. The ref right in front of him had his arm up. You don't always have to extract a pound of flesh with your fists.
I think though that the effect on the team hopefully outweighed that, but who knows. I would have commended Phaneuf if he went your way as well.:w00t:

[Dion]

As I said, sometimes the best way to make your point is on the scoreboard. I think this is an instance where Phaneuf could have picked his spot. I like the fact thathe defended his goaltender, but he knew they were about to go on the PP. The ref right in front of him had his arm up. You don't always have to extract a pound of flesh with your fists.

I understand what you are saying, but, picking and choosing when to defend sends a mixed message to your goaltender and opposition.

If someone wasn't defending me i'd be going after said player. And I doubt any coach would want his #1 goaltender getting in a scrap.

[Rathji]

As I said, sometimes the best way to make your point is on the scoreboard. I think this is an instance where Phaneuf could have picked his spot. I like the fact thathe defended his goaltender, but he knew they were about to go on the PP. The ref right in front of him had his arm up. You don't always have to extract a pound of flesh with your fists.

There is no option here. You cannot let them get away with running Kipper. Although I do agree it hurt seeing Zyuzin on the PP like that.

[flame_boy_ant]

Good period, obviously. A little lull around the 10-15 minute mark, but they looked good off the start.......nice to see.

My beef that period was with Prust's instigator penalty. You can clearly see him and Thornton talking, then Thornton starts shaking his gloves like he was ready to drop them. Prust does, he doesn't for a few seconds, and Prust ends up with the extra two.

Maybe the ref didn't see Thornton do that, but IMO it was a weak call.

Not the Refs fault. Thornton was obviously intelligent enought to draw that instigating penalty.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Its amazing what a player like Prust does for the team. Now if only they could get rid of McCarty and bring Nystrom up and we will be rockin. But maybe we shoudl save Nystrom for the last half of the season.
Make sure you save McCarty for the playoffs. I agree he's not completely effective right now, but he's a gamer still.

[rubecube]

Well if it makes the team better sure. Especially if a player can be had now for less than premium price.

Yes, but the only way is if the guy has a bargain for a contract, and most of the time those teams that have a struggling guy with a bargain for a contract won't give him up lightly. See: Friesen, Jeff - Well actually I don't really think we're getting much of bargain here.

[phaneuf_train]

Gigueres 3.99 million is starting the 2nd.

[Spezzer]

Giguere in, Bryzgalov out. Probably sending a message to the team...

[whydoesrobsuck]

Yeah, if the Flames keep this up for the majority of the season they should be fine. Notice I said 'if'.

When this club skates and hits and plays with emotion they can be a very good hockey team.

When they don't.........it gets ugly.
Fingers crossed - I think they'll be just fine.

[fotze]

On the fight. I missed the first second or 2. I thought Phaneuf really did well considering Penner his absolutely HUGE but it was Dion taking the fight to Penner but Penner was obviously the stronger player pushing Dion right up (almost off his skates) into the glass for a moment. I am glad the linesmen got in when they did b/c it looked like they were gonna start to through some really big hay makers and I don't like the idea of Phaneuf breaking his hands on the guys face.
It was like hulkhogan aganist rocky

[IginlasEnforcer]

Yeah, if the Flames keep this up for the majority of the season they should be fine. Notice I said 'if'.

When this club skates and hits and plays with emotion they can be a very good hockey team.

When they don't.........it gets ugly.

They will keep this up as they look to be playing as a team now....

But, lets just play a period at a time and go from there.

[Calgaryborn]

At least on Yahoo it seems the flames low shot count is in part to them missing the net when they shoot too often

[Notdoneyet]

I think the flames played a very sound first period. I thought the ducks could have had a couple more hooking penalties.

I thouhgt Ference and Nillson were very weak in that period.

I think we need a heavyweight. Prust is giving up too much height and weight to some of these guys. Not complaining Prust is giving us great energy but its sad to see him doing it against the other teams heavyweight.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Not the Refs fault. Thornton was obviously intelligent enought to draw that instigating penalty.

My point was, if they are both yapping and both acting like they are going to drop the gloves, there should be no instigator.........I don't care if one guy drops his gloves a second or two before the other.

It's not like Prust dropped 'em and started to throw 'em.......that is an instigator.

[rubecube]

Where's the PP clock?

[whydoesrobsuck]

Giguere in, Bryzgalov out. Probably sending a message to the team...
Man - tough message. 4 starts, pulled from 2 of them. way to instill confidence into your backup. It's only 2 goals.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Anyone else notice the low ref getting in the way of the Flames quite a bit tonight?

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Flames making some really dumb passes here. Really trying to force stuff.

[timbit]

Anyone else notice the low ref getting in the way of the Flames quite a bit tonight?

Conspiracy...no doubt.:cool:

[phaneuf_train]

The grinders with a great shift.

[fotze]

Flames making some really dumb passes here. Really trying to force stuff.I think they pounded a flat of beer in the break.

KOBBIEEE DAMN!!!

[Dion]

Dangit Kobasew!

[HelloHockeyFans]

Chuckie with a great fake there

[whydoesrobsuck]

Anyone else notice the low ref getting in the way of the Flames quite a bit tonight?
Even the radio is painting that picture. Peter must be a little frustrated with it too.

[rubecube]

For a guy who makes a living in California, Pronger is one pasty *******.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Anyone else notice the low ref getting in the way of the Flames quite a bit tonight?

Tanguay pushed the ref out of the way at one point in the first period

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Kobasew can't buy a break. Makes a brilliant move around the defenseman and then has the puck hop as he's about to make the cross crease pass.

[Peanut]

I think they pounded a flat of beer in the break.

Sounds like Fotze might have been in on that :w00t:

[phaneuf_train]

Chuckie with a great fake there
Too bad he fakes himself. Haha... It'l come around for him.

[Temporary_User]

Well, Ive just now been able to make it.
You have no idea how happy I was to turn the TV on and see the score!!
2nd line is looking phenominal!

It seems kobesew is the one who now needs to find his groove. He is getting the chances.

[Notdoneyet]

no penalty on the hit from behind on kobasew. Bull$hit.

Just listened to Garrett(sp) the announcer saying it was a borderline call because he only had one hand on the stick.

Why can't we get any homers as announcers. if you watch Vancover or Edmonton their announcers get a woody andy time they touch the puck.

Brutal!

[flame_boy_ant]

My point was, if they are both yapping and both acting like they are going to drop the gloves, there should be no instigator.........I don't care if one guy drops his gloves a second or two before the other.

It's not like Prust dropped 'em and started to throw 'em.......that is an instigator.

I undersand what you are saying and sympathize, but Prust did drop his gloves first. In which case. i think its the discretion of the reff to call an instigator or not.

[TheContact]

Perry for roughing. Nm the goalie interference I guess.

[Dion]

Perry for goaltending interference.

Flames on the PP

[FLAMESRULE]

Damnit!!! Lets go PP
GO FLAMES GO!!!

[Lanny_MacDonald]

The Iginla line appears to have been drinking betwen periods. A lot of weak passes in some questionable spots there.

[Azure]

I undersand what you are saying and sympathize, but Prust did drop his gloves first. In which case. i think its the discretion of the reff to call an instigator or not.

Well someone has the drop the gloves first...unless they have a countdown...

3-2-1...ok drop them... :whistle:

[phaneuf_train]

That was very borderline goaltender interference.

[rubecube]

no penalty on the hit from behind on kobasew. Bull$hit.

Just listened to Garrett(sp) the announcer saying it was a borderline call because he only had one hand on the stick.

Why can't we get any homers as announcers. if you watch Vancover or Edmonton their announcers get a woody andy time they touch the puck.

Brutal!

I wonder if there's any way of corrupting the chip in Bob Cole's brain...

[Rathji]

no penalty on the hit from behind on kobasew. Bull$hit.

Just listened to Garrett(sp) the announcer saying it was a borderline call because he only had one hand on the stick.

Why can't we get any homers as announcers. if you watch Vancover or Edmonton their announcers get a woody andy time they touch the puck.

Brutal!

I would rather have impartial announcers any day.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Man stop hitting Kipper!!!!:grrr: :chair:

[bigbadboss101]

Or you can be like Ben Eager who has a tendency of jumping the gun in his last few fights.

[Bertuzzied]

DAMN! why the crap is Kobasew still on the ice? he is flipping horrible. Every Omaha knight can play better than him.

If he wasn't on that 2nd line Lombardi and Tanguay would be leading the Flames in scoring and in +/-.

Horrible@!!!!!

[fotze]

That was very borderline goaltender interference.
You are right, it was punch to the head of kipper. Roughing.

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Millions right on the money about the Flames standing around on the PP.

[phaneuf_train]

You are right, it was punch to the head of kipper. Roughing.
I didnt realize he hit him in the head, but a flames was right beside him looked like he may have nudged him.

[CaptainCrunch]

You are right, it was punch to the head of kipper. Roughing.

Not quite at the same level as Bernie Nichols punching out Mike Vernon

[McG]

running kipper seems to be a real theme both in our other games and in this one in particular.

for me...i want to see each player who does that get pounded.

let's get another one on this PP.

[Notdoneyet]

I would rather have impartial announcers any day.

Thats the point they aren't impartial. They seem to be against Calgary!!
They criticize the flames more than we do on this board!

[rubecube]

Explain to me again why we're paying Roman 3.5 mil?

[fotze]

I didnt realize he hit him in the head, but a flames was right beside him looked like he may have nudged him.
You could tell by the way Perry put his innocent hands in the air. That is the sure sign of guilt in a hockey player.

[flame_boy_ant]

Giguere need to be tested! I hope the flames keep shooting, Sure they are playing with lot of energy and up 2 goals, but the Ducks are the league leading team. We really got to keep shooting to get the 3rd goal!

[McG]

even peter maher and mike rogers commenting on running the goalie...how kipper is likely the most run goalie in the league.

we gotta stop that. and the league has to step in. what is the point of a crease?

[Rathji]

Wow Dion!

[XxFlamerxX]

wow he almost got killed

[TheContact]

Phaneuf with a huge open ice hit

[Azure]

If ther refs can't do anything about it...the Flames should.

[Notdoneyet]

Phaneuf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[fotze]

Phaneuf kills getzlaf for the 20th time. Good time for a commercial. Clap Clap.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Holy Getzlaf is a lucky lad there...

[whydoesrobsuck]

SWEET! Nice rivalry with Getzlaff and Phaneuf, Dion with the edge now! ha ha

[timbit]

What a frigging hit by Phaneuf

[54321]

I want the hit replayed!

[flame_boy_ant]

even peter maher and mike rogers commenting on running the goalie...how kipper is likely the most run goalie in the league.

we gotta stop that. and the league has to step in. what is the point of a crease?

We need some pugilistic police like Godard in the line up and lay the law as well as some asses down!

[Azure]

Damn...I want replays....

[stormchaser]

Getzlaf missing a glove and a stick!!

[josef]

holy moly - the internet feed is way behind, i was really waiting for maher to announce the hit

[54321]

We're getting more shots on net.

[The_Dude]

He just glazed him.

[timbit]

Explain to me again why we're paying Roman 3.5 mil?

Plaese.......

[HelloHockeyFans]

Phaneuf didn't even hit Getzlaf there... the draft from Phaneuf's speed was strong enough to send Getzlaf flying

[Eastern Girl]

How has Huselius been playing tonight?

[expatflame]

I wonder how it feels to be hit by Phaneuf?

[whydoesrobsuck]

holy moly - the internet feed is way behind, i was really waiting for maher to announce the hit
I hear you - I knew about 15 seconds in advance with both Flames goals before Peter called the goal!

[Notdoneyet]

Getzlaf missing a glove and a stick!!

almost his head too!
Just got out of the way at the last minute

[flame_boy_ant]

We're getting more shots on net.

*does the splitz* :D

[Lanny_MacDonald]

Iggy's line is not getting many bounces out there.

[whydoesrobsuck]

Man I dont miss Rob Niedermayer

[Azure]

I wonder how it feels to be hit by Phaneuf?

Ask Getzlaf...its happened enough to him. :D

[flame_boy_ant]

I wonder how it feels to be hit by Phaneuf?

Ask Getzlaf when the smellin salt takes effect. :D