[GDT] Flames vs Ducks - 8:00 - SNetW

[codynw]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I doubt Bieska fights after getting his own teeth punched in a game or two ago.

I doubt Bieksa fights because he's a fake tough guy.

But I hope Ferland doesn't give him a choice, like Bieksa didn't when they "fought" last time.

[868904]

Originally Posted by bomber317

Has anybody watched much of the ducks this season?

I'm curious to know what happened to them, they were the front runners as a stanley cup contender for this year.

I haven't watched any games but i'm going to guess it's because they added too many idiots over the past two years, in particular, Kesler and Bieksa and the chemistry is all wacked.

I can't even imagine how weird that must be for guys like Getzlaf, Perry, Maroon (who fought those guys lots) to hate those two for so long and then have to deal with them on the same team.

And this year with Bieksa there, you have to think Kesler has taken on more space in the room and walking around with more swagger.

I'm still baffled by the Ducks decision to trade for Bieksa, extend him, and get rid of Beachemin for pretty much the same salary and term. Canuck fans were jumping for joy when they got anything for Bieksa.

[CsInMyBlood]

Originally Posted by AcGold

Raymond actually complements Johhnys skillset quite well. If he would use his speed to gain the zone and then dish it off to Johnny he'd be doing more than Hudler.

I lol'd.

[868904]

Originally Posted by codynw

I doubt Bieksa fights because he's a fake tough guy.

He does spot pick, but he is a pretty good fighter. You can tell he's trained in boxing from how he throws hooks. Ferland will have to be careful and not get caught while getting in. Bieksa likes to fake a hook on one side and then nail you with the other hook, that's how he got Gio when they fought. If Ferland can close the distance fast, he should do ok. Ferland has been caught before in junior by rushing into a fight so he needs to be careful.

[ScorchyScorch]

It's because Hudler has been in the league for the duration of the curse. Hartley be superstitious. We're waging a war with the supernatural here, need to take all necessary measures.

On another note..how on earth has that roster scored 38 goals this year?

[ScorchyScorch]

Originally Posted by Loudog

Ya, I'm interested to hear what's going on. Will Raymond slot in again on the top line? My gut tells me he's putting one in tonight if that's the case.

End the curse Raymond! Some people might love you again!

If there's any possibility for him to redeem himself within this fan base, this is it.

[stemit14]

It ends today!! And it's not going to be close... We fans will get to enjoy this win as a blowout. 5-1 flames. 4-0 going into the 3rd period. Gaudreau and Monahan lead the way again. GFG!!


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[Trailer Fire]

Originally Posted by codynw

I doubt Bieksa fights because he's a fake tough guy.

But I hope Ferland doesn't give him a choice, like Bieksa didn't when they "fought" last time.

Nope. I hate seeing guys get jumped on like that. No matter who it is. If two guys are gonna duke it out, I want it to be spur of the moment hatred, I want them to jostle a bit, square off, and go.

Guys that jump in and start pummelling before the other guy can react, like Bieksa did last year, are cheap shot artists.

[Monahan For Mayor]

Phone alerted me that Hudler is out with illness still. Not a healthy scratch.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

From CBS (take that for what it's worth):

Hudler returned to practice Monday after missing Friday's game against Chicago, but didn't take part in normal line rushes, indicating he still hasn't fully recovered from the illness.

Head coach Bob Hartley told reporters Tuesday that he wants to give Hudler a few more days to recover from the flu.

Although Hudler won't suit up for Tuesday's contest, Hartley's statement indicates the 31-year-old winger should be ready to return to action Friday against the Coyotes.

Mason Raymond will continue to skate alongside Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau on Calgary's top line in Hudler's absence.

[hwy19man]

Centre Ice channels for:
Tuesday, November 24
Calgary at Anaheim, 2000h Mountain
Confirmed Flames feed in red

Shaw Cable 350 SD and HD
Shaw Direct 164 HD--Classic lineup
Shaw Direct 464 HD--Advance lineup

Bell - 427 SD 1452 HD
Telus Sat - same as Bell
Telus Optik - ***

Rogers - Same as Eastlink
Source Cable - 454 455 SD 482 483 HD
Eastlink - 454 455 SD and HD
Cogeco - 454 455 SD 484 485 HD

Westman - 815 816 SD 815 816 HD***
MTS - 835 836 SD 1835 1836 HD
Novus - 484**
Northwestel - 575 SD and HD
Videotron - NA***


USA
Indemand - Game 2 SD Game HD2
Directv -769 SD 769-1 HD
Dish - 574 SD 9543 HD Hopper channel 475-02

Sirius Radio-- Internet 926
XM Radio-- Internet 926
SXM Radio-- Internet 926

[gallione11]

Indemand should have the flames feed on game02/gamehd2 according to my cable box and this schedule: http://www.indemand.com/wp-content/u.../NHL_11.19.pdf

Originally Posted by hwy19man

Centre Ice channels for:
Tuesday, November 24
Calgary at Anaheim, 2000h Mountain
Confirmed Flames feed in red

Shaw Cable 350 SD and HD
Shaw Direct 164 HD--Classic lineup
Shaw Direct 464 HD--Advance lineup

Bell - 427 SD 1452 HD
Telus Sat - same as Bell
Telus Optik - ***

Rogers - Same as Eastlink
Source Cable - 454 455 SD 482 483 HD
Eastlink - 454 455 SD and HD
Cogeco - 454 455 SD 484 485 HD

Westman - 811 SD 822 HD***
MTS - 835 836 SD 1835 1836 HD
Novus - 484**
Northwestel - 577 SD and HD
Videotron - NA***


USA
Indemand - Game 4 SD Game HD4
Directv -769 SD 769-1 HD
Dish - 574 SD 9543 HD Hopper channel 475-02

Sirius Radio-- Internet 926
XM Radio-- Internet 926
SXM Radio-- Internet 926

[direwolf]

The curse ends tonight.

[Benched]

Originally Posted by bomber317

Has anybody watched much of the ducks this season?

I'm curious to know what happened to them, they were the front runners as a stanley cup contender for this year.

Been watching them quite a bit as I stacked Ducks in my fantasy pool (lol)

Perry has looked good. But he keeps hitting posts. Can't catch a break. Just snake bit, not going in for him.

Getzlaf looks lost, slow, out of it. Just not there. Doesn't look like an elite player in the league.

Kesler looks bad. Bad. Out of position, can't carry the puck into the zone without getting stripped, plays die on his stick. He takes dumb frustrated penalties. Still crushes faceoff wins though.

Bieksa has been not good, but not horrible either. Mediocre. Which for the ducks right now is like 'wow he's good'

Vatanen is still going all offense. Hell of a shot. Most deadly thing on the PP still. Look out for that. Defensively, he's not great.

Andersen was stellar earlier in the season. Stellar. He was standing on his head every game and they were still losing. His game slipped a bit recently but he was still playing well IMO. So we catch a break getting Khudobin (who has also been decent, not amazing, but gives them a chance to win).



The ducks have been getting thoroughly outplayed in the games I've seen. Running around in their own zone. Giving up tons of quality chances/shots. They break out, hit the opposition blue line, and turn it over. Spend the next 40s in their zone chasing the puck.

They remind me....of us. But I think we've started looking better every game. Ducks have not progressed. Every game they look the same as the one before. And now their tending has started to fail too. They look broken and confused.


So tonight either

A) we take it to them, and pounce on their current broken state. Easy win. Break the curse. Flames keep rolling, look out!

or

B) we do what we do best...slump bust them. Perry and Getz get going, and Khudobin stands on his head, and the Ducks finally start looking like their old selves.


I'm cautiously optimistic it'll be A

[btimbit]

#### Honda

[hockey.modern]

Was surprised to see Gio 5th.

@PR_NHL: NHL LEADERS, BLOCKS
Russell (CGY): 72
Beauchemin (COL): 63
de Haan (NYI): 58
Josi (NSH): 58
Giordano (CGY): 57
Tanev (VAN), Gorges (BUF): 55

[midniteowl]

Spoiler!

I'm having these for dinner as curse buster, Flames will win tonight!!

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by gallione11

Indemand should have the flames feed on game02/gamehd2 according to my cable box and this schedule: http://www.indemand.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/NHL_11.19.pdf

Thank you very much for the correction. I have been using this schedule link for the past month.
http://www.indemand.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/NHL_10.22.pdf

The Senators-Stars game was switched to the NHL Network in the USA. That is why the Flames-Ducks game channels have been changed.

[JohnnyT]

Originally Posted by flamesrule_kipper34

From CBS (take that for what it's worth):

To be fair all of the guys on the Fan said he looked completely normal at practice yesterday, didn't seem to be laboring at point and the flu is something that many people play through

[hockey.modern]

This could be a a great test to Hartley's "Always Earned, Never Given" philosophy. Should Raymond have a strong night and we see Hudler back in his place, then I won't believe it anymore.