Jets @ Flames | 7:00MT

[hockey.modern]

Final Pre-season game!

Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
#Flames projected lines vs. #Jets:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Hudler
Bouma-Backlund-Frolik
Ferland-Bennett-Jooris
Bollig-Stajan-Jones
#CGYvsWPG

Derek Wills @Fan960Wills
#Flames projected pairings vs. #Jets:
Giordano-Hamilton
Russell-Wideman
Kulak-Engelland
Goaltenders:
Ramo (Starter)
Hiller #CGYvsWPG

[IgiTang]

Geez... Thought I missed part of the game with the early GT. Heart attack! Lol

GFG!

[Miniac]

Go Flames Go!!!

[Gaskal]

Here we go!

[Finger Cookin]

Whew, not blacked out on Shaw 353 in the Flames region.

[Gaskal]

Loving the intro vid.

[kyuss275]

Is Ramo scheduled to play the whole game?

[hockey.modern]

Is Ramo scheduled to play the whole game?

That is the plan, however Hartley said things may change.

[Alberta_Beef]

Is this on Telus anywhere under the free center ice preview?

[Chonger]

She's better than Canyon

[btimbit]

Synth needs to go

[dammage79]

Let's stop with the americanization of all things canadian, including the abysmal attempt at singing our anthem. Maybe I'm making too much of it. But that felt so very texas.

[locsofblu]

Go Flames Go!

[hockey.modern]

Pretty good, but music doesn't fit it.

[FireItUp]

She's better than Canyon
That's because she sings better and more importantly...she looks better. :D

[btimbit]

Let's stop with the americanization of all things canadian, including the abysmal attempt at singing our anthem. Maybe I'm making too much of it. But that felt so very texas.

Probably because she's a country singer, but I agree

[Reggie Dunlop]

Go Red team!

[btimbit]

Awesome, GCL is working for this one!

[Flames0910]

The online stream seems a lot better tonight.

Also, I didn't realize the new picture-in-picture feature on iOS 9 would work on my iPad mini, but it does! Works really well.

[foshizzle11]

Good D there by Jooris on the PK, forcing the jets off side.

[JurassicTunga12]

Monahan looking good.

[Gaskal]

Beastmode Mony

[btimbit]

Mony would be so annoying to play against

[btimbit]

Jets PP looking like the Flames a few years ago. Good puck movement, looks good at first glance, then you realize nothing really happened and their was only one shot on goal

[Mike F]

Jets PP looking like the Flames a few years ago. Good puck movement, looks good at first glance, then you realize nothing really happened and their was only one shot on goal
And a great chance off a post... :blink:

[hockey.modern]

I'm calling a career high for Bollig this year.

[Street Pharmacist]

I'm calling a career high for Bollig this year.
In scratches. That's my call

[Mony]

Backlund looks faster, doesn't he?

[killer_carlson]

Any TV tonight?

[heep223]

Kulak looks poised under pressure.

[Gaskal]

Kulak looking great.

[Mike F]

Any TV tonight?
Centre Ice has Winnipeg's TSN feed

[Mony]

Bollig is buzzing tonight.

[bob-loblaw]

Stream is pretty good tonight.

[hockey.modern]

Backlund looks faster, doesn't he?

Yep, was thinking that as well.

[Street Pharmacist]

Kulak looks poised under pressure.
Totally agree. Ferland getting to the right places, but gripping it a little bit. That'll get better as he eases in

[saillias]

Backlund looks faster, doesn't he?

Wayyyyy faster I couldn't believe that was Backlund.

[cannon7]

The Jets are getting away with a lot of two handed hacks at the hands. If Hudler's hand was injured there, like Colborne the other night -- then I hope the league acts. That's unacceptable.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Fourth line doing great work. The Engelland/Kulak pairing need to be more aggressive. Too passive allowing for a lot of zone time.

[bob-loblaw]

Ramo's favourite actor is Dan Akroyd? I wouldn't be telling anyone that if I were him.

[Jables16]

According to Dennis Beyak, Mike Peluso has come out of retirement for the Jets tonight. I wonder what Anthony Peluso thinks of that. And Jooris and Jones are still interchangeable. Brutal play-by-play.

[GranteedEV]

Holy crap, Stajan's first couple steps look good this year.

[Jables16]

On a game related note, Bollig - Stajan - Jones is looking like a very good line.

[heep223]

Wow Stajan is flying. Impressive.

[JurassicTunga12]

wow. nice play by Kulak.

[Finger Cookin]

Helluva read by Kulak on that pinch!

[GranteedEV]

Wow Kulak

[cannon7]

Kulak is on this team opening day. Wow.

[fastpuck]

Ok new computer have adobe flash player, and I am told it is a virus laden app. My normal means of streaming seems to be offline at the moment. Any one have a suggestion on what I can download that will allow the flames video to work?

[btimbit]

Awesome by Kulak. Someone else put Bollig's jersey on by accident. It's the only explanation

[Yamer]

Regional restriction in Red Deer.

Hilarious.

[locsofblu]

Bollig's been impresive for the most part this preseason.

[cannon7]

I hope the Jefts rivalry picks up. They're a really dirty club.

[Street Pharmacist]

What good period

[btimbit]

Kind of a weak call but I'll take it to to make up for all the missed hooks and slashes

[locsofblu]

Buzzing. Great period boys.

[JurassicTunga12]

Good period.

[Finger Cookin]

Glad I don't have to listen to these Jets announcers after tonight.

[Jay Random]

Some nice scoring chances by Bollig that period. If he had hands, and not cunningly carved soapstone replicas, we'd have at least one goal on the board.

[CgyFlamesftw]

Glad I don't have to listen to these Jets announcers after tonight.

They're very homerish. Atleast flames sportsnet pbp give praise to opposing teams.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Great period. All lines playing well. Kulak very steady. Bollig and Stajan look like totally different players.

[Finger Cookin]

Ok new computer have adobe flash player, and I am told it is a virus laden app. My normal means of streaming seems to be offline at the moment. Any one have a suggestion on what I can download that will allow the flames video to work?

Use Google Chrome as your browser and the streaming should work. No need to download Flash, as Chrome has Flash built in.

[Igster]

Loving the HD TSN broadcast video wise. PBP, not so much. Oh well, better than a crappy stream. Flames looked very good after about the first 5 minutes.

Like Kulak, but it seems every time that pairing is on, they spend more time in the d zone. I suppose that makes sense being they are the third pairing, but Engelland is not helping much.

[Phaneufenstein]

Actually the stream has been good, except the audio is a little behind the play

[Igster]

Actually the stream has been good, except the audio is a little behind the play

Which ruins the entire thing. I just cannot watch another stream. Brutal.

[Rick M.]

Bollig seems a lot faster than I remember. Has he installed jet packs in his skates?

[foshizzle11]

Well maybe if Kulak can play well even when being paired with Engelland maybe we see a Brodie/Kulak pairing this season. Who wouldn't like to see that?

I think Engelland can serve a purpose and is very useful when playing some of those bigger teams but having Kulak play with Brodie would be good.

[Flames0910]

Love how so many of our borderline players stepped up in the offseason. Really hope it continues. Makes a huge difference when everyone is able to contribute.

[hummdeedoo]

Bollig looks like a different player. Much quicker.

My first look at Hamilton... just Ok so far.

[JonDuke]

Channel 353 on Shaw works great.
Not sure if already mentioned

[cannon7]

On fan960 Bolig basically said he struggled to adapt to the Flames' system last season. Says he came into camp this year more prepared for what Hartley expects of him.

[Street Pharmacist]

Loving the HD TSN broadcast video wise. PBP, not so much. Oh well, better than a crappy stream. Flames looked very good after about the first 5 minutes.

Like Kulak, but it seems every time that pairing is on, they spend more time in the d zone. I suppose that makes sense being they are the third pairing, but Engelland is not helping much.
Kulak is always making smart reads and having a great stick. The issue is he can't handle anyone on the boards. Needs to bulk up a bit

[fastpuck]

Thanks you google chrome works great.

[Chonger]

Bollig looks like a different player. Much quicker.

My first look at Hamilton... just Ok so far.
Didn't even notice Hamilton in the first

[dammage79]

On fan960 Bolig basically said he struggled to adapt to the Flames' system last season. Says he came into camp this year more prepared for what Hartley expects of him.

That is fully respectable. Props to the guy for buying in now that he knows what is up. First year with a new team is always a challenge to adapt. I am impressed that it is in fact Bollig and not Raymond who adapted so fast.

Could be a decent fantasy pool gamble..

[cannon7]

Kulak is always making smart reads and having a great stick. The issue is he can't handle anyone on the boards. Needs to bulk up a bit
Agree. Wouldn't be as obvious if Kulak had a defensive partner who could make an outlet pass. But Kulak is 6'1" 185#, with 10-15# more muscle he should be able to handle those bigger forwards. But his stick alone makes him worth keeping around.

[hockey.modern]

2nd period starting now

[hockey.modern]

Bennett hits the post

[topfiverecords]

Which ruins the entire thing. I just cannot watch another stream. Brutal.

I'd rather Calgary radio PBP behind the play over the drivel that is the Winnipeg TSN crew.

[GranteedEV]

Bollig looking really good on that forecheck

[sworkhard]

Bollig looks a lot faster than last year. Stajan looks a lot quicker. Bodes well for this team.

[getbak]

Yuck.

[hockey.modern]

Bad shift by Hamilton there

[dammage79]

Bit of a fire drill on that one.

[btimbit]

No chance for Ramo with that tip

[sworkhard]

Brodie is better in his own end than Hamilton. I think Hamilton's a better better offensively though.

[JurassicTunga12]

Flames struggling to capitalize on their chances the last 2 games.

[locsofblu]

I miss Brodie's strech pass.

[codynw]

Brodie is better in his own end than Hamilton. I think Hamilton's a better better offensively though.

Hamilton is adjusting to a new system. I'd cut him some slack.

[getbak]

Ferland, Bennett, Jooris, Hamilton, and Kulak all on the ice at once.

Now, that's a young line. Jooris is the oldest one at 25.

[getbak]

Sonofa...

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Wow. What a snipe.

[JurassicTunga12]

Yikes.

[dammage79]

That was a bad goal by Ramo. No way that should've gone in at that angle.

[JiriHrdina]

That's not going to help Ramo's cause.

[Fire]

Can't really blame Ramo. It was a perfect shot.

[locsofblu]

Oh #### where's the panic button.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Nice shot but holy moly those can't go in.

[sworkhard]

Hamilton is adjusting to a new system. I'd cut him some slack.

For sure, but he doesn't control the puck as well as Brodie does in his own end. Brodie seemed more calm under pressure. I expect Hamilton will adjust and get better, but so far Brodie's ability to escape fore-checkers without giving up the puck and then find someone who's open with a good pass seems superior.

[bob-loblaw]

Ugh. Ramo should have had that.

[A Shot Wide]

geez this team isn't getting anywhere near the playoffs... offence isnt there.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Jets definitely the better team this period. Only preseason, just hope the boys can pick it up as the game goes along.

[Drak]

What devilry is this?

[CroFlames]

Are we worried about the regular season because of this game?

[hockey.modern]

geez this team isn't getting anywhere near the playoffs... offence isnt there.

It's been one game.

[GranteedEV]

So...



Right where we want 'em?

[foshizzle11]

We are going to be bottom feeders playing like this.... Start to panic!!!

[Moneyhands23]

geez this team isn't getting anywhere near the playoffs... offence isnt there.

Omg omg omg..
Not even going to watch any games this year.
Omg omg omg


Hahaha!

[dammage79]

Are we worried about the regular season because of this game?

I'm sure some will spin it that way. Sarcastically or not..

[topfiverecords]

geez this team isn't getting anywhere near the playoffs... offence isnt there.

Your prediction is a bit wide of the net.

[locsofblu]

Just shaking off the rust. We'll be ready oct 7

[JiriHrdina]

geez this team isn't getting anywhere near the playoffs... offence isnt there.

Since you appear to be posting from Edmonton can we just assume you are another Oiler fan pretending to be a Flames fan. You guys are cute.

[JurassicTunga12]

Come on, Flames. score some goals.

[Drak]

Nice save Ramo!

[dammage79]

Excellent point blank save by Ramo.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

All Jets. Flames asleep at the wheel. Be nice to get some pressure back in the other end.

[wingmaker]

Flames looked great in the first, haven't looked good in the second. Hardly anything to get bent out of shape about at this point.

[JiriHrdina]

^Unrelated but I love that quote in your signature.

[dammage79]

As far as jobs on the line go, I'm not sure if Hartley is going to hang the first goal on Ramo or even the 2nd. Tam isn't pumping on all cylinders right now.

Kulak is doing amazing.

[polak]

Even last year we had PLENTY of bad games, let alone bad periods. This means nothing lol.

[locsofblu]

We have been fanning on alot of our chances

[A Shot Wide]

not a troll, just concerned that the flames full roster cant make a pass in the final pre-season game... doesnt bode well

[Drak]

not a troll, just concerned that the flames full roster cant make a pass in the final pre-season game... doesnt bode well



It's preseason.

[JurassicTunga12]

ugly ugly period after a strong first. :/

[dammage79]

not a troll, just concerned that the flames full roster cant make a pass in the final pre-season game... doesnt bode well

Okay. it's a load of Bull#### but whatever floats yer boat.

[stone hands]

Kulak looks ready :O

[combustiblefuel]

One part of the Flmes organization that has showed improvement is the radio team. They are better a full tenfold.

[sureLoss]

hey guys, is this what regression looks like? /green text

[combustiblefuel]

not a troll, just concerned that the flames full roster cant make a pass in the final pre-season game... doesnt bode well

This is a troll. Do not feed it anymore.

[calgaryblood]

What's the Jets roster look like? Unable to watch the game and doesn't say in first post. Full roster of AHL scrubs?

[dammage79]

Need to really give the Jets some credit though. They're plugging up the middle of the ice so well that the Flames cannot do what they normally do.

[getbak]

Flipped over to the Nucks-Oiler game during the commercial break, and Vancouver had Sutter playing between the Sedins. Weird.

[Street Pharmacist]

Flipped over to the Nucks-Oiler game during the commercial break, and Vancouver had Sutter playing between the Sedins. Weird.
He's playing wing

[dammage79]

What's the Jets roster look like? Unable to watch the game and doesn't say in first post. Full roster of AHL scrubs?

Full NHL roster minus Ladd and Buff.

[getbak]

He's playing wing

No, he took the neutral zone faceoff.

[dammage79]

Flipped over to the Nucks-Oiler game during the commercial break, and Vancouver had Sutter playing between the Sedins. Weird.

And Sven this preseason is looking like the Oates to Horvats Hull. 5 assists in consecutive pre season games.

[Street Pharmacist]

No, he took the neutral zone faceoff.
Maybe Hank was waived out of the dot? I was just commenting based on tweets that Sutter would be on the wing with the Sedins

[Drak]

Close in the final seconds.

[dammage79]

Hamilton to Bennett = a nice thing to hear for 6+ years.

Nice flurry to finish the period.

[hockey.modern]

Alright third period comeback time

[activeStick]

And Sven this preseason is looking like the Oates to Horvats Hull. 5 assists in consecutive pre season games.


Yeah his assist was a very slick pass too over to Horvat. 5A in 2 games, good for the kid.

[Hells Bells]

And Sven this preseason is looking like the Oates to Horvats Hull. 5 assists in consecutive pre season games.

More like Sven looks like the "other guy" with Oates/Hull.

3 secondary assists last game. Certainly not Oates and Hull like at all, and against the Oilers no less.

He is playing well though, but we'll see when games matter. I think the same old Sven will appear.

[GoJetsGo]

Yeah his assist was a very slick pass too over to Horvat. 5A in 2 games, good for the kid.



At this point, with the way his points seem to just about exclusively come against Edmonton, not really a lot to make of it.

[getbak]

And Sven this preseason is looking like the Oates to Horvats Hull. 5 assists in consecutive pre season games.
* Against the Oilers.

[locsofblu]

Alot of missed chances. Nothing to panic about because que the third period comeback lol.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

If the Flames could get a puck to lie flat they could have a couple goals. Some bad luck on the Winnipeg goals but overall not playing terrible.

[Igster]

Ugly period. Flames stopped skating and the Jets got skating. Hopefully setting up a good third.

[Fire]

* Against the Oilers.

When Raymond gets a hat trick against the Oilers I don't think the NHL should be counting any points in these games in the official stats.

[locsofblu]

When Raymond gets a hat trick against the Oilers I don't think the NHL should be counting any points in these games in the official stats.

Exactly. So far Beartschi has gotten most of his points against the Oilers. I was listening to team 1040 the other day and they definitely hit the nail on the head. Beartschi is similar to Mason Raymond with his perimeter style game.

[getbak]

I love it when TSN uses obviously old file footage for their flyover shots of Calgary where you can see the Christmas decorations on the side of the Telus building. At least they're not still using the shot with the Bow half constructed.

[dammage79]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 3s3 seconds ago Calgary, Alberta
No Jiri Hudler out for #Flames to start 3rd period vs @NHLJets

[Da_Chief]

Any standouts?

[locsofblu]

Need to shoot the puck

[locsofblu]

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 3s3 seconds ago Calgary, Alberta
No Jiri Hudler out for #Flames to start 3rd period vs @NHLJets

Hopefully precautionary

[dammage79]

Any standouts?

Kulak so far only. Everyone is seems to be going through the motions. Actually, Bennett has been positively noticeable too.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Anybody see the Torres hit tonight? Apparently it was another bad one, another head shot.

*oops, I guess it's a bit off topic.

[getbak]

BOOM BABY!!!

One goal game.

[locsofblu]

Bouma

[taxbuster]

Finally!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Bouma.

Pretty ugly, but whatever.

[dammage79]

I like gritty goals like that! Go Bouma!!

[locsofblu]

Get er done boys

[JurassicTunga12]

Finally

[btimbit]

Not pretty but I'll take it

[dammage79]

Mmm. I feel like the Flames are about to do their thing and own the 3rd period.

[dammage79]

Snazzy glove save by Ramo.

[btimbit]

Quoth the Ramo

[getbak]

No Hudler? Uh oh.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

3rd period comeback time!

[dammage79]

In this game only, I feel like Bennett needs about 10 more pounds of mass for the style of game he plays. Making good sound hits/fore checks, but bounces off his skates too much.

[codynw]

Anybody see the Torres hit tonight? Apparently it was another bad one, another head shot.

*oops, I guess it's a bit off topic.

Good thing he's still in the NHL. What would we possibly do without scumbags hitting people in the head over and over again?

[foshizzle11]

Is there video somewhere of this hit?

[codynw]

My heart can't take any more of this 3rd period comeback stuff. Please play with the lead more often this year, Flames.

[getbak]

I thought Torres retired. Where is he playing?


...and on topic: another nice glove from Ramo.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Wideman doesn't look very good this game. I don't expect a whole lot from him defensively, but he's making Engelland look like a Norris winner out there.

[nixon45]

Is there video somewhere of this hit?

All I've found so far is a vine of the scoreboard. Quite possibly the worst video ever but it looks like a headshot. Will have to wait for more video to surface

https://vine.co/v/e2m1xxplIF1

Apologies for the vine video.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Why exactly was that icing waved off? Strange.

[flylock shox]

In this game only, I feel like Bennett needs about 10 more pounds of mass for the style of game he plays. Making good sound hits/fore checks, but bounces off his skates too much.

I feel that way about him generally. Would have preferred him in the AHL this year, at least to start.

[combustiblefuel]

I thought Torres retired. Where is he playing?


...and on topic: another nice glove from Ramo.

The sharks . He was there last year too.

[dammage79]

Excellent Defensive play by Ferland.

[FBI]

Hate to say it but Winnipeg is looking pretty good.

[getbak]

Kulak seems to have good instincts on when to pinch in. I wonder if he'll get a real number to go with his roster spot?

[Magnum PEI]

I love it when TSN uses obviously old file footage for their flyover shots of Calgary where you can see the Christmas decorations on the side of the Telus building. At least they're not still using the shot with the Bow half constructed.
They showed one without the Bow in second intermission. Must have been from 2009 or so. 8 ave Place was just the core.

[Samonadreau]

I'd like to see Kulak paired up with Brodie when he's back.

[foshizzle11]

All I've found so far is a vine of the scoreboard. Quite possibly the worst video ever but it looks like a headshot. Will have to wait for more video to surface



https://vine.co/v/e2m1xxplIF1



Apologies for the vine video.


Looks like a blindside headshot from that but hard to tell. Looks dangerous for sure.

[combustiblefuel]

Kulak seems to have good instincts on when to pinch in. I wonder if he'll get a real number to go with his roster spot?

Why does that matter any more ? Bt put a end to that "real number" nonsense this year.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

If I had only this game to decide Kulak's fate, he would make this team. I hope management sees it the same way.

[getbak]

The sharks . He was there last year too.

He didn't play a game last season: http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8468485

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Johnny definitely looks sturdier out there, good sign.

[locsofblu]

Things starting to open up.

[dammage79]

Excellent shift for Bennett. Still falls down every time he makes a check though.

[locsofblu]

Johnny being Johnny

[combustiblefuel]

He didn't play a game last season: http://www.nhl.com/ice/player.htm?id=8468485

I know he didn't play but thats who has his contract.

[locsofblu]

So close Ferly

[getbak]

Why does that matter any more ? Bt put a end to that "real number" nonsense this year.
Because it still means something to these guys to be able to dump their training camp numbers. Some players choose not to change their numbers, but most still do.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Almost, nice chance.

[JurassicTunga12]

bennett is so snakebitten.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Gotta say, Bollig's skating has improved a LOT, and he's much better in his own zone. He's made a few nice little plays to calmly control the puck and exit the zone rather than spin around in circles like he did last year.

For those thinking Bollig might be waived, traded, or scratched regularly, I wouldn't count on it. I think he's got that spot on the 4th line all year long.

[GranteedEV]

I miss TJ Brodie ;-;

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Booo, empty netter.

You can tell the guys were still in pre-season mode tonight a bit, looking forward to Wednesday!

[foshizzle11]

Pulled the goalie too soon. Not a fan of that.

[JurassicTunga12]

lame.

[getbak]

DAVEY JONES!!!

Hey, I'm a believer.

[nixon45]

Beyond happy that we get televised games from here on out.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Jones, with 16 seconds left...........hold on here.

[taxbuster]

Surprise!

[JurassicTunga12]

yay. jones.

[dammage79]

Jonesy!!

[foshizzle11]

Ridiculous.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Oh well, on to the games that matter.

[dammage79]

Alright, lets get the party started on the 7th!

[combustiblefuel]

DAVEY JONES!!!

Hey, I'm a believer.

Buries another one into his locker.

[getbak]

Jets line up to shake each other's hands at the end of the game. Winnipeg is weird.

[foshizzle11]

Too bad, seriously hate pulling the goalie so early!

[Samiz]

Hope Hudler is ok

[combustiblefuel]

Too bad, seriously hate pulling the goalie so early!

Worked all last season.

This year your going to see it more . Teams arent going to want to chance it 3 on 3 . Get the tie early enough to leave you with ample time for the winner.

[combustiblefuel]

Hope Hudler is ok

Flames emphasized it was precautionary.

[JurassicTunga12]

blah game. Kulak deserves a spot, i think.

[Erick Estrada]

blah game. Kulak deserves a spot, i think.

Blah preseason really. Not going to read too much into it but I would have liked to see better finish from some of the team's better players over the preseason.

[Dion]

Flames looked awful tonight.

Offence had left the building before the game started. Zero timing with passes and unable to mount any sustained attack. Not a good sign for your final exhibition game.

Kulak held his own and looks to have secured a roster spot.