Flames vs Red Wings - 5:30 - SNet-W

[HalifaxDrunk]

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[Poe969]

we're not last place for nothing, show what you're made of boys!

5-1 wings

[JimmyJazz]

Play with as much heart and soul as you did the other night and do so for the full 60 min and I think you will be jumping on the plane with 2 points and a whack of confidence.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Just to clarify, which players on the Wings are in a scoring slump, looking for there first NHL goal or looking to break a milestone? Because those guys are most likely going to score tonight.

[SportsJunky]

Sitting on a Jamaican beach and having a moment of clarity. 4-1 Wings. We love you Seth.

[playmaker]

4:1 Flames

Cervenka 2+2

[Erick Estrada]

My biggest concernt any time the Flames play in Detroit isn't the Wings but the officiating. If it's fair the Flames have a chance. If the officials call a 'Wing's game' the Flames don't have much of a chance.

[89revival]

the boys never fair too well in Detroit.... 4-0 Wings. Take a breath, we're getting Seth....

[jlh2640]

5-2 Red Wings

[red sky]

16th in the West? Are we that bad?

[GirlySports]

hahahaha 16th in the west!

[Redliner]

16th in the West? Are we that bad?

16th! When 15th just isn't good enough....

I guess this means we're also 31st overall?

[MissTeeks]

the boys never fair too well in Detroit.... 4-0 Wings. Take a breath, we're getting Seth....

@RogMillions: Detroit. Did you know the #Flames 4-2-2 in their last 8 at Joe Louis Arena? Kind of hard to fathom, but true!

[FakenHaken]

16th! When 15th just isn't good enough....

I guess this means we're also 31st overall?

Knowing how our luck is going this year we still would loose the lottery pick though.

[Flames89]

Does the OP text and images have to be so big? Seems a bit much.

[You Need a Thneed]

Go Flams Go!

[bigtmac19]

@RogMillions: Detroit. Did you know the #Flames 4-2-2 in their last 8 at Joe Louis Arena? Kind of hard to fathom, but true!

Yep! We generally feel lucky going in to watch the games at the Joe!
See you tonight boys - lets have a good one. Road game, no home crowd pressure.

[Igster]

Does the OP text and images have to be so big?

Yes.

[Calgary4LIfe]

6-1 Flames!

[nik-]

The Flams ... because we don't even get an E for effort :(

[Jbo]

4-2 Flames.... People clutching there Seth and Nate hockey profiles cry out in pain!

[FBI]

Go Flams Go!

Yup maybe a new superstition from hd to get the flams rolling.

[boogerz]

Detroit's defense is absolutely brutal. It would be incredibly disappointing if the Flames lost tonight

[Huntingwhale]

Just to clarify, which players on the Wings are in a scoring slump, looking for there first NHL goal or looking to break a milestone? Because those guys are most likely going to score tonight.

Sadly, you are right :whaa:.

Got a Red Wing player who hasn't scored yet all year? Tonight's the night.

Wings want to play the backup goalie? First star

Slumping Wings PP? Time to break that streak.

Lidstromless/Homlstromless Wings? Doesn't matter.

5-2 Wings.

[Northendzone]

is it just me, or is this pretty much a must win game for the local squad?

[GirlySports]

Love the thread, we're missing an E and we're 16th!

Good omens :)

[ComixZone]

4-3 DET. Bad 1st period buries the Flames 3-0.

[Jables16]

The Flams ... because we don't even get an E for effort :(

My prediction: We win and every GDT for the rest of the year is titled Flams for good luck! It'll be the new GTD!

[RedMileDJ]

Flames win 5 - 2.

Go Flames go!

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[gargamel]

Love the thread, we're missing an E and we're 16th!


And our record is 1-3-21. I think HalifaxDrunk may have lived up to his name this morning.

[Stormchaser]

As inconsistent as the Flames have been the past 5-6 seasons I have renewed optimism this year. They push hard and seem to improve every game....games that could have or should have ended in their favor.

5-2 Flames.

The Flames seem to step it up against Detroit and I see no reason why we can't beat the Lidstromless wings.

Backlund
Iginla x2
Cammaleri
Jones

[SofaProfessor]

I love when they play out east. Come home from work, sit down and hockey.

[$ven27]

I love when they play out east. Come home from work, sit down and hockey.

Detroit is still in the west.

[cKy]

Detroit is still in the west.

Pretty sure he meant time zone.

[FlickerFlame]

One win at home this year in their own barn. What makes you think they will play as hard on the road. Flames show no umph in this game with the refs so in favor of the home team in Detroit.

Flames lose 6-1

[Bertuzzied]

It's like leading the flams to the slaughter.

Detroit destroys us 2-1 in a shootout. Biggest shootout massacre ever!

[awildermode]

bizzaro image prediction for tonight :whistle:

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[JBR]

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He looks much better in Flames red.

5-2 Flames. Hudler with a 3 point night.

[EddyBeers]

I have this as the Flames win on the road trip, 4-2. Iginla gets 2, Cervenka and Tanguay with the other goals.

[AR_Six]

This just in: Detroit to ice 18 forwards tonight owing to lack of anyone able to play D.

[IgiTang]

Hopefully Butler is the best looking Dman on the ice tonight and we leave him behind with Comeau and Nyqvuist meets us in Columbus.

6-2 Flames Butler with the hat, +4 on the night.

[Saqe]

This Detroit team is really polarizing. After watching them play great against a very good St. Louis Blues team they went on to lose with a lopsided effort against Columbus. I think we will see a rebound from Detroit, especially at home.

However it´s pretty much a must win for Calgary and they are in desperation mode... it´s going to be a tight game.

[polak]

5-0 Detroit.

This season sucks.

[Bertuzzied]

This just in: Detroit to ice 18 forwards tonight owing to lack of anyone able to play D.

Blah. the Oilers have been doing that for the past 5 years.

[Enoch Root]

I'm hoping the three stars are:

Hudler
Bouwmeester
Butler

[kyuss275]

Must win game. Detroit has no D. Past years records mean nothing.

Flames win 4-2.

Iggy gets 2.

[Enoch Root]

Just to clarify, which players on the Wings are in a scoring slump, looking for there first NHL goal or looking to break a milestone? Because those guys are most likely going to score tonight.
The 'slump' is the Detroit PP, sitting at 11%

Look for at least 4 brutal calls against the Flames in the first period, including a lengthy 5 on 3, and 2 PP goals for the Wings.

However, the Flames stick with it and win 4-3

[MissTeeks]

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames (‏@HeleneStJames)

Tomas Tatar getting chance to play with Pavel Datsyuk and Valtteri Filppula tonight when #RedWings (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RedWings&src=hash) face Flames.

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (‏@RogMillions)

Iginla. No pre game skate. Again.

[kyuss275]

Anybody know tonights line up?

I heard Anton has been cleared and is travelling with the team.

[MissTeeks]

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames (‏@HeleneStJames)

Ian White returning tonight against Flames, two weeks after leg injury. #RedWings (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RedWings&src=hash)

[Joborule]

"1-3-21"

Flames may suck, but at least when they lose, they gather points.

[sun]

Flames win 2-0

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Hudler back in Detroit. He's got a couple points in him tonight. Maybe 1G, 1A

4-2 Flames.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Flames lose 3-1 (empty net). Play well but continue to run into those hot goalies (damn our luck) and just can't bury enough goals.

PGT is filled with comments how we simply just can't catch a break and really nothing the Flames could do, simply out of their control.

[H2SO4(aq)]

we've swung on and ripped these guys before. im pretty confident we get the win.

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4-3 Flames in OT.

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Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (‏@RogMillions)

Iginla. No pre game skate. Again.

Bench him. Send a message.

[puckluck2]

This is like Mike Keenan all over again. Without the winning.

Sick of Iginla missing practice. He needs it.

[timbit]

Just noticed that Flames PK is at 68% and Detroit is at 71%. Dreadful, 29th and 28th in the NHL.

PP for Calgary at 24% (8th) while Detroit is 11.1% ( 26th).

goals for per game, Calgary is 15th, Detroit is 16th.

Goals against per game, Calgary is 27th, Detroit is 22nd.

5 v. 5 gf/ga. ratio Calgary is 27th and Detroit is 9th.

Bottom line...looks like Detroit really miss Lidstrom in all situations and Holmstrom as well on the PP.

Calgary really miss Cammalleri and Iginla... Totalling 3 even strength assists in 6 games.

No newsflash, but the Flames, starting tonight need their top guys to be at their best for this roadtrip or the Flames will further diminish their playoff hopes.

[calumniate]

This is like Mike Keenan all over again. Without the winning.

Sick of Iginla missing practice. He needs it.

He's the franchise player and you're talking about practice?

[MissTeeks]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (‏@RogMillions)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Prob Lines. Cammalleri-Tanguay Iginla-Cervenka Stajan Hudler-Glencross Backlund Stempniak-Begin Jones Comeau- Tim Jackman Out.

[transplant99]

Glencross Backlund Stempniak


That could end up being a dynamite line.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Calgary really miss Cammalleri and Iginla... Totalling 3 even strength assists in 6 games..

Hartley needs to understand and accept that Cammalleri and Iginla aren't his top line players. Guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund are all deserving and should be getting top line minutes.

Backlund, who continually creates scoring chances, sit at less then one minute of powerplay time per game.

[calumniate]

Cammalleri looks like the slowest player on the team right now. Strange to watch

[MisterJoji]

This team is better than their record dictates, but can they finally turn that effort into wins? I think so IF the following happens:

1.) Officiating - I rarely complain about officiating because I think it's a lame cop out excuse, but I'd be lying if I didn't say Detroit definitely gets preferential treatment, especially at home.

2.) Kipper - We don't need him to stand on his head, but if he can play decent, and keep the soft goals to a minimum, should be good enough to win.

3.) Iggy/Cammy - These guys need to get going. Our secondary scoring has been very good, but we need the big guys to start performing if we want to string some wins together.

I think it all comes together tonight. 3-1 Flames. Goals by Cammy, Stempniak, Stajan.

[Inglewood Jack]

Hartley needs to understand and accept that Cammalleri and Iginla aren't his top line players. Guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund are all deserving and should be getting top line minutes.

Backlund, who continually creates scoring chances, sit at less then one minute of powerplay time per game.

if only it were that simple to institute that pure meritocracy (god I hate that word). unfortunately, cap hit and egos will always get in the way, and they're more worried about keeping those high priced guys happy than adjusting ice time strictly on corsi.

Duha said this morning that Cammy will likely be more effective on the top line simply because he feels that's where he should be. it's just going to be the way it is until the older guys retire, trade/sign somewhere else, or re-sign here with cheaper contracts.

[AR_Six]

Give it about eight more games and then evaluate that Cervenka / Stajan / Hudler line, because if it ends up looking like a passable NHL 2nd line after that sample size of games, then the Flames have pulled off a huge coup because I honestly couldn't have fathomed Stajan being a useful player like that prior to the season starting.

[Enoch Root]

Hartley needs to understand and accept that Cammalleri and Iginla aren't his top line players. Guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund are all deserving and should be getting top line minutes.

Backlund, who continually creates scoring chances, sit at less then one minute of powerplay time per game.
I don't disagree with your point. I think a more even distribution of icetime would be appropriate.

[SofaProfessor]

I sincerely hope they roll those top three lines pretty evenly tonight. Unless Cammy and Iggy start producing, they don't deserve a second more in ice time than the two lines waiting behind them.

[Samiz]

I swear, if we play another game where "we do so well, clearly the better team on the ice" and lose, I'm gonna punch a wall in

[Enoch Root]

I swear, if we play another game where "we do so well, clearly the better team on the ice" and lose, I'm gonna punch a wall in
there will be much consternation if that happens

[MisterJoji]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions (‏@RogMillions)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) Prob Lines. Cammalleri-Tanguay Iginla-Cervenka Stajan Hudler-Glencross Backlund Stempniak-Begin Jones Comeau- Tim Jackman Out.

Who sits on D? Fingers crossed it's Butler. Not that he played horrible last game, but I feel less nervous with him in the pressbox.

[Super-Rye]

I predict the Flames come out with an effort much like the Chicago game. Flames win 4-1 with Hudler putting in 2, Iginla with his first and Bouwmeester with another.

[mdubz]

Who sits on D? Fingers crossed it's Butler. Not that he played horrible last game, but I feel less nervous with him in the pressbox.

Roger Millions @RogMillions
(http://twitter.com/RogMillions) Looks like Flames will go with same D as sat. Giordano Bouwmeester-brodie Wideman-Butler Smith..Kipper again.

[Bourque's Twin]

3-2 Flames.

Iginla
Hudler
Backlund

[Enoch Root]

Who sits on D? Fingers crossed it's Butler. Not that he played horrible last game, but I feel less nervous with him in the pressbox.
Flames showcase Butler and he plays lights-out

Detroit immediately offers Fillpula straight up

Flames say no

[SebC]

Just noticed that Flames PK is at 68% and Detroit is at 71%. Dreadful, 29th and 28th in the NHL.

Goals against per game, Calgary is 27th, Detroit is 22nd.

5 v. 5 gf/ga. ratio Calgary is 27th and Detroit is 9th.

No newsflash, but the Flames, starting tonight need their top guys to be at their best for this roadtrip or the Flames will further diminish their playoff hopes.All of these are pretty much direct results of Kipper's save percentage. :bag:

[Ashasx]

No Holmstrom or Lidstrom. What is there to be afraid of?

[JayP]

Glencross Backlund Stempniak


That could end up being a dynamite line.

This is a line that Hartley needs to keep together and start matching up against other team's best lines. Those three guys are our three best puck possession players and they showed obvious chemistry against Chicago. They basically dominated play every time they were on the ice. It's a good fit as Backlund doesn't look like he'll ever be a good finisher at the NHL level, but he is a solid playmaker and fits well with two guys who can score.

The Flames desperately need a line that can face top lines and manage to control the play in the offensive zone.

[AR_Six]

It's a good fit as Backlund doesn't look like he'll ever be a good finisher at the NHL level
That's a bit harsh, no? Maybe he's not a future #1C, but no chance he'll be a good finisher? I don't know about that.

[3thirty]

Flames win 4-2

Iggy x2
Backlund
Cammy

[calgaryred]

Detroit wins 4-2 just a feeling

[Enoch Root]

This is a line that Hartley needs to keep together and start matching up against other team's best lines. Those three guys are our three best puck possession players and they showed obvious chemistry against Chicago. They basically dominated play every time they were on the ice. It's a good fit as Backlund doesn't look like he'll ever be a good finisher at the NHL level, but he is a solid playmaker and fits well with two guys who can score.

The Flames desperately need a line that can face top lines and manage to control the play in the offensive zone.
He shows the talent in other circumstances. His problem in the NHL is he is too panicked. If he can just relax with the puck and trust himself, like he does playing for Sweden, etc., he could be a decent producer.

I really thought his confidence looked higher playing with Baertschi - maybe a combination of youthful enthusiasm and a if-you-can-do-it (at 20) so can I kind of thing.

[Weiser Wonder]

I wonder how many chances Cammalleri gets with top line minutes. He's been consistently below average.

[Fischy13]

Irving see's some minutes tonight. With comments coming out on the Fan that Calgary is the only team in the NHL this year to have only 1 goalie play all the teams minutes, Irving is bound to go in, way to ensure Kipper gets lit up and pulled......

[MissTeeks]

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames (‏@NHLFlames)

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) defenceman TJ Brodie - who hails from Chatham, ON, - will have 50 family members and friends in the crowd tonight! #CGYDET (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CGYDET&src=hash)

[ignite09]

Calgary Flames ‏@NHLFlames

#Flames (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Flames&src=hash) defenceman TJ Brodie - who hails from Chatham, ON, - will have 50 family members and friends in the crowd tonight! #CGYDET (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23CGYDET&src=hash)

So BigBrodieFan is going to the game tonight I take it?:)

[Roof-Daddy]

Flames out shoot, out chance, and out play the opposition once again, only this time they capitalize on some of their scoring chances, and over come some questionable goaltending to win 6-4.

It also starts a 10-3-2 run over the next 15 games, which puts the Flames right back into the mix.

[MissTeeks]

Kevin Gibson ‏@TSNResearch (‏@TSNResearch)

CGY: 0-2-4 past 6 on the road, back to last season, scoring 9G DET: won 3 straight at home, scoring 14G

[Enoch Root]

^ really? Do games last April offer any information at all?

[dammage79]

Hopefully the Flames come out with a continuance of their performance against CHI.
If they can do that this should be a win. Lets just hope its not another three point game.

[Komskies]

Kipper sporting the worst Save Percentage in the entire league. Not expecting that to improve tonight against a hungry Detroit squad.

5-2 Wings.

[kermitology]

I'm going to guess they give up points right near the end!

[Yoho]

3-1 Flames. Hudler gets one. Iginla and Stajan Fan favorite TooToo gets the wings goal

[EddyBeers]

Kevin Gibson ‏@TSNResearch

CGY: 0-2-4 past 6 on the road, back to last season, scoring 9G DET: won 3 straight at home, scoring 14G

Ya the road games do not matter for sure, that was when the pressure was on last year. There is not as much pressure early in the season, so totally different circumstances are at play in my opinion.

[JayP]

That's a bit harsh, no? Maybe he's not a future #1C, but no chance he'll be a good finisher? I don't know about that.

I just don't think he'll ever be more than 15 goal guy (and that's coming from a fan of his). That's okay though since his playmaking ability looks very good this year so I think he could still top out as a 15 goal, 50 point guy if everything breaks right. With his ability to drive puck possession that's a solid 2nd line centre and valuable asset to any team.

[Neeper]

Flames continue their stellar play and this time they get the bounces to go their way. 5-1 Flames.

[seattleflamer]

Flames take this one. Wings are battered and riddled with injuries. Besides we have Hudler and they don't.

4-2...Las Llamas.

[SebC]

It just looks odd playing Tanguay at C and Cervenka at LW.

[Henry Fool]

Hartley needs to understand and accept that Cammalleri and Iginla aren't his top line players. Guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund are all deserving and should be getting top line minutes.

Backlund, who continually creates scoring chances, sit at less then one minute of powerplay time per game.

If guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund consistently got Iginla's matchups, they might not look as fresh as they do now. I understand the coach here. You have guys who have played those minutes all their careers, and then you have two unproven players and a career secondary scorer.

[ComixZone]

It just looks odd playing Tanguay at C and Cervenka at LW.

Cervenka is not strictly a center, nor was he.

I'm a bit baffled as to why he was sold as a center to Flames fans to begin with. Yes, he played some center with Jagr - but he also played LW. Hearing from Hartley this year - even when he played center, it was not a system that relied on the center for sound defensive play, which is exactly what Coach Bob's system does.

[EVERLAST]

I like HUdlers expression and will borrow it this one time " gotta get back on the horse"! They played well enough to win against Chi and desrved better......keep up that kind of effort and the boys can string together a nice winning streak. I think Detroit is a different team and know we can beat them easily with the same effort as last game. GO FLAMES GO 5-2 .....WHO fights Too Too tonight ?

[vektor]

I actually think we win this one for some reason. I think that loss to Chicago will light a fire under a lot of guys. If Glencross, Hudler, Stempniak, Bouw and Kipper have good games I think we can light them up. Need Bouwmeester to bring his A game. Funny how once Giordano was clearly our best d and this year it's not even debatable who it is.

[Enoch Root]

I like HUdlers expression and will borrow it this one time " gotta get back on the horse"! They played well enough to win against Chi and desrved better......keep up that kind of effort and the boys can string together a nice winning streak. I think Detroit is a different team and know we can beat them easily with the same effort as last game. GO FLAMES GO 5-2 .....WHO fights Too Too tonight ?
I don't think that's what he said he wanted to get back on ;)

[calgary2220]

So BigBrodieFan is going to the game tonight I take it?:)


BigBrodieFan doesn't live in Chatham.. but l am looking forward in going to the game.:) Hopefully with everyone there Brodie has a good game.

[repsol7]

Flames win 3-2.

Goals from Hudler, Cammy and Tanguay for the good guys.

Datsyuk and Franzen for the Wings.

[Itse]

I like our chances in this one for some reason. Detroit doesn't play a very physical game either, and I think we have the mobility now to mess up their puck possession game.

Kipper has me worried though. It's kind of sad that based on this season, even an average performance isn't guaranteed. But if he's on top of his game, I believe we have a pretty good chance of getting our first real win this season.

[Young-Sneezy]

Dear Flames,

3FKIgNH_0rQ

TSN and CBC dont know you like I do.

[JurassicTunga12]

Flames win

It would be nice if Iginla or Cammy can score some goals.

[sticktrick]

The wings aren't the same team without Lidstrom, Holmstrom, etc. They showed it in the past when the rare occasion when Lidstrom was hurt, the wings weren't dominant at all.

The wings aren't the same, I think the flames really outplay them tonight and come out of Joe Louis with a convincing win... and that's when the streak begins.

Iggy, Cervenka and Cammi are all due for goals.

[MrMastodonFarm]

If guys like Cervenka, Hudler, and Backlund consistently got Iginla's matchups, they might not look as fresh as they do now. I understand the coach here. You have guys who have played those minutes all their careers, and then you have two unproven players and a career secondary scorer.

Sure, but I was mostly talking about PP. Backlund has under a minute, Iginla and co are pushing well over 4 minutes per game. 5on5 wasn't my main point.

[1_Flames_Fan]

If they play up to their potential and Kipper plays strong they win. IF they don't they lose. My prediction is 3-2 Flames, goals by Glencross, Cervenka and Hudlet.

[$ven27]

4-2 wings.

[you got PHANUEFED]

the boys never fair too well in Detroit.... 4-0 Wings. Take a breath, we're getting Seth....


The flames are 4-2-2 in there last 8 @ Joe Louie

I say they they stink it up tonight after that great game 4-1 wings.

[Enoch Root]

Babcock: Hud's is great on the PP.

Please tell Hartley that

[EverfresH15]

Flames come out flying and get a quick one from Glencross. Kipper makes a big save at the end of one to keep it 1-0.

Final score is 4-2 and Iggy changes his stick 3 times.

Glenncross
Cervenka
Brodie
Camellarry

[AC]

Babcock: Hud's is great on the PP.

Please tell Hartley that
Why? He's been on the 2nd unit all 3 games he's played.

[Goodlad]

Sure, but I was mostly talking about PP. Backlund has under a minute, Iginla and co are pushing well over 4 minutes per game. 5on5 wasn't my main point.

I remember this being the case with Backlund last year as well. Virtually every time Backlund got PP time his unit scored, yet there was never any significant increase in his time.

[FakenHaken]

Flames come out flying and get a quick one from Glencross. Kipper makes a big save at the end of one to keep it 1-0.

Final score is 4-2 and Iggy changes his stick 3 times.

Glenncross
Cervenka
Brodie
Camellarry

You are clearly out to lunch. What an outlandish opinion. Clearly he will change his stick 4 times. Don't be so stupid.

[Poe969]

SO any bets on tonights game?

[timbit]

Sure, but I was mostly talking about PP. Backlund has under a minute, Iginla and co are pushing well over 4 minutes per game. 5on5 wasn't my main point.

The PP is doing well, although I agree that Jarome and Cammalleri have not been big contributors and perhaps Backlund does deserve more minutes on the PP.
However, and this is not directed at you, no matter what the matchups are 5v5 ...0 goals 3 assists in 6 games between the two highest paid forwards is unacceptable.

[Gary83]

SO any bets on tonights game?

Quite possibly I'm crazy. But I won just a little over $400 on the superbowl. Flames are paying out $2.45 for $1, so I figured I'd lay an even $400 on them.

[MrMastodonFarm]

However, and this is not directed at you, no matter what the matchups are 5v5 ...0 goals 3 assists in 6 games between the two highest paid forwards is unacceptable.

I don't think anyone is going to disagree with that, don't think anyone has been.

I also think sharing the load on the PP will benefite 5on5 as well. Keeps Iginla and Tanguay fresher for their next shift.

[Royle9]

Final score is 4-2 and Iggy changes his stick 3 times.

Glenncross
Cervenka
Brodie
Camellarry

http://i.imgur.com/Pnta01R.jpg

[jg13]

6-4 Detroit.

Detroit has weak defence
Calgary has weak goaltending

Both teams strong on the power play, weak on the penalty kill.

Calgary keeps it close in a shoot out but Franzen gets an empty netter to seal it.

[Goodlad]

6-4 Detroit.

Detroit has weak defence
Calgary has weak goaltending

Both teams strong on the power play, weak on the penalty kill.

Calgary keeps it close in a shoot out but Franzen gets an empty netter to seal it.
I know Kipper isn't great in the shoot out, but I hope we don't just give Detroit an empty net.

[EverfresH15]

You are clearly out to lunch. What an outlandish opinion. Clearly he will change his stick 4 times. Don't be so stupid.


My bad. I have had too much water today.

[AR_Six]

I know Kipper isn't great in the shoot out, but I hope we don't just give Detroit an empty net.
Holy sh#$ what if someone pulled their goalie in the shootout and let a defenseman play it 1 on 1?

MIND BLOWN.

[FakenHaken]

Holy sh#$ what if someone pulled their goalie in the shootout and let a defenseman play it 1 on 1?

MIND BLOWN.

I'm sorry had to look it up.

24.2 Procedure - The Referee shall ask to have announced over the public address system the name of the player designated by him or selected by the team entitled to take the shot (as appropriate). He shall then place the puck on the center face-off spot and the player taking the shot will, on the instruction of the Referee (by blowing his whistle), play the puck from there and shall attempt to score on the goalkeeper. The puck must be kept in motion towards the opponent’s goal line and once it is shot, the play shall be considered complete. No goal can be scored on a rebound of any kind (an exception being the puck off the goal post or crossbar, then the goalkeeper and then directly into the goal), and any time the puck crosses the goal line or comes to a complete stop, the shot shall be considered complete.
The lacrosse-like move whereby the puck is picked up on the blade of the stick and “whipped” into the net shall be permitted provided the puck is not raised above the height of the shoulders at any time and when released, is not carried higher than the crossbar. See also 80.1 (http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=26494).
The spin-o-rama type move where the player completes a 360° turn as he approaches the goal, shall be permitted as this involves continuous motion.
Only a player designated as a goalkeeper or alternate goalkeeper may defend against the penalty shot.

[t-bag22]

4-2 flames. Hudler with a pair

[Sakari]

which might explain why the Flames are trolling the bottom of the Western Conference
-NHL.com

Meaning, we're making the sucky teams think we're gonna suck with them, then we'll pull up, finish 1st win the Presidents and the Cup? Yeah.. NHL.com got that right.

https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/3026648560/0a0630752ccbe045d9fa7e2443f1ae04.jpeg

[SebC]

Babcock: Hud's is great on the PP.

Please tell Hartley thatActually quote? Interesting as 23 or Hudler's 25 goals last year were ES.

[Enoch Root]

Actually quote? Interesting as 23 or Hudler's 25 goals last year were ES.
which makes it really bizarre

quote was from an interview on the FAN

[AR_Six]

Only a player designated as a goalkeeper or alternate goalkeeper may defend against the penalty shot.
Note to self: NHL rulebook is huge buzz-kill.

[JayP]

I don't think anyone is going to disagree with that, don't think anyone has been.

I also think sharing the load on the PP will benefite 5on5 as well. Keeps Iginla and Tanguay fresher for their next shift.

Especially when both are currently playing 21-22 minutes a game. Neither is a guy who should be playing that much at this point in their career and especially so when a guy like Backlund is playing so well and only getting 14 minutes/game.

[You Need a Thneed]

Calgary takes out frustrations from the loss despite domination on Saturday, outshooting Detroit 67-9.

Detroit wins 2-1 (OT)

Howard falls over dead from exhaustion after the game.

[GirlySports]

"systems are overrated"

I nearly spit out my drink. No wonder MacLean is on tv and not coaching.

SYSTEMS ARE EVERYTHING!

[expo2428]

Sportsnet just said the Flames have points in all their road games! Made me laugh more than it should of.

I think it will be a good game tonight, my first game watching on sportsnet tonight. Ive forgot how Rob Kerr is at calling games so it should be interesting.

[JeanLucPicard]

Today is Hudler's day. Flames 4-2. Hudler with a Gordie Howe Hattrick

[dammage79]

Sportsnet just said the Flames have points in all their road games! Made me laugh more than it should of.

I think it will be a good game tonight, my first game watching on sportsnet tonight. Ive forgot how Rob Kerr is at calling games so it should be interesting.

His man parts are in a vice the whole game and one of the producers then tighten them periodically to raise the excitement level in his voice.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Today is Hudler's day. Flames 4-2. Hudler with a Gordie Howe Hattrick

http://i.imgur.com/wAuwF.gif

[expo2428]

His man parts are in a vice the whole game and one of the producers then tighten them periodically to raise the excitement level in his voice.

I dont want to know what the producers do when he calls a fight!!!

[vektor]

the Detroit guys on Fox are surprisingly non-homers so far. Saying Calgary played well despite the record this year and that Detroit needs to be on top of their game

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Predictions:

Stajan falls down for no reason during an amazing setup by either Hudler or Cervenka and misses an open net.

Glencross shoots 4 glorious one timer chances over the net.

Giordano attempts to "lay out" Bertuzzi and runs straight into his elbow.

Cammalleri attempts 10 SOG, only manages to get 1 past the defender's shin pads.

Backlund manages to get a goal after 6 consecutive shots on the same play...only goes in because Detroit's defense can no longer skate after all the pucks shot directly at their shin pads.

Butler looks completely overwhelmed during at least 2 of his shifts...none of those being against either Datsyuk or Zetterberg.

Tanguay passes across ice through all 5 defenders and somehow manages to set up Iggy for a one timer that he shoots wide.

Kipper looks all world for 90% of the game, but still lets in a soft goal.

Flames manage to overcome all this and win 3-2. :)

[DropIt]

go flames

[canflip_101]

go flames go. Iggy needs to practice break away's