[GDT] Flames vs Oilers (YEG) | 7:00 MDT

[XeO]

CALGARY FLAMES

Forward Lines:
Bouma - Backlund - Jones
Klimchuk - Granlund - Agostino
Colborne - Elson - Carroll
Mangiapane - Grant - Hathaway

Defencemen:
Russell - Wideman
Wilson - Andersson
Kylington - Engelland

Goaltenders:
Ramo
McDonald

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EDMONTON OILERS

Forward Lines:
Hall - McDavid - Purcell
Draisaitl - Lander - Yakupov
Hamilton - Miller - Pitlick
Gazdic - Winquist - Ford

Defencemen:
Sekera - Fayne
Ference - Nikitin
Davidson/Hunt - Oesterle

Goaltenders:
Talbot
Laurikainen

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Wait, one of these games is on standard time and the other is on daylight time. I'm so confused!!!

[XeO]

Originally Posted by Cali Flames Fan

Wait, one of these games is on standard time and the other is on daylight time. I'm so confused!!!

The Oiler's website said MDT, so thats why I used it hah. Should it be MST?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by XeO

The Oiler's website said MDT, so thats why I used it hah. Should it be MST?

No idea, and I don't really care. Just poking fun.

[getbak]

No. It's MDT. We don't go back to standard time until November.

This is why we should just use "MT" as the abbreviation since it always is correct.

[puckedoff]

Looking forward to the Andersson - Gadzig fight tonight.

Clearly Rasmus has found his niche to stay on the lineup.

[calumniate]

I almost forgot they had Lander

[TheDebaser]

Oh thank god hockey's back. Don't ever have another offseason ever again please.

[Tacopuck]

Today I learned the difference between MDT and MST.

Neat.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by XeO

CALGARY FLAMES

Forward Lines:
Bouma - Backlund - Jones
Klimchuk - Granlund - Agostino
Colborne - Elson - Carroll
Mangiapane - Grant - Hathaway

Defencemen:
Russell - Wideman
Wilson - Andersson
Kylington - Engelland

Goaltenders:
Ramo
McDonald

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EDMONTON OILERS

Forward Lines:
Hall - McDavid - Purcell
Draisaitl - Lander - Yakupov
Hamilton - Miller - Pitlick
Gazdic - Winquist - Ford

Defencemen:
Sekera - Fayne
Ference - Nikitin
Davidson/Hunt - Oesterle

Goaltenders:
Talbot
Laurikainen

To keep Kylington from wandering out of position they've chained him to an Engelland ball-and-chain.

[ScorchyScorch]

I really hope Ramo stands tall and shuts down the Edmonton kids as he is more than capable given his performances in the playoffs. But chances are McDavid gets on the scoresheet vs this weaker roster and of course will be followed by gushing Oil fans and league media.

But I'd say without a doubt our B squad has a better chance of winning than theirs. It's gonna be a landslide in YYC. Which will be great given their new starter will be between the pipes.

[mdubz]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

To keep Kylington from wandering out of position they've chained him to an Engelland ball-and-chain.

This exact joke was already posted in the training camp thread.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Tacopuck

Today I learned the difference between MDT and MST.

Neat.

did you skip grade 3?

[Tacopuck]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

did you skip grade 3?

Nah just too busy skipping class, drinking and doing drugs and hitting on chicks.....

They teach that in grade 3? What children are actually remembering this!!?!?!

[MissTeeks]

Morning Skate Report: Flames @ Oilers

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?...id=DL|CGY|home

For the veterans, exhibition outings offer up the opportunity to get their legs back under them and tune-up their game before the regular season gets underway on Oct. 7th.

"It’s a little rusty, but it’s good," Mikael Backlund chuckled. "I didn’t get into any pre-season games last year. It’ll be good to get the full camp this year and get fully prepared. Last year wasn’t optimal. It went okay anyway, but I’m excited for camp. It’ll be good to get a game in."

Kris Russell has 511 NHL games on his resume but appreciates the tune-up the pre-season offers him. Shoring up small details with his game, getting his timing back, and playing against divisional rivals like the Oilers is something he welcomes after a summer of training.

"We have to focus on our start, make sure we have a good start. Get our feet moving and get that work ethic back in our group and go from there.
"Obviously going into Edmonton, they’ll have the fans on their side, there will be some excitement. We just have to control our emotions early, get the feel for it, make sure that we are going after it and realize that it is game time."

After winning the draft lottery and selecting Connor McDavid first overall this past June, the city of Edmonton has been buzzing with excitement over the upcoming season. McDavid is expected to play at Rexall Place tonight, giving the Flames Edmonton-bound troops a new challenge to tackle.

"It’s a little different because I’ve never faced him," Russell mused. "I don’t know his tendencies or what kind of player he truly is. At the same time, Wideman and I try to take every game the same. We try to have good gap control, take time and space away, and make sure that when they do have opportunities, it’s limited.

"It’s a challenge obviously. They’ve got some high-end forwards on that team. A lot of skill and a lot of speed. It’s a good test and it’s good to get your lungs going and get your feet moving at a high pace. It’s going to be a challenge, but it’s one that we are prepared for."

"There’s a lot of excitement here. Personally, I feel really strongly about this team. We made some moves this summer, keeping Ramo in net was big too. Everyone is getting a little older and a little better hopefully. I’m looking forward to getting Gio back on the ice. It should be a good year for us." - Mikael Backlund

[MacDaddy77]

really hoping engelland drives McDavid into the 2nd row.

[Caged Great]

Would it be possible to watch this game after it's completed? i am headed to the Flames game but would also like to see this one?

[MissTeeks]

[MissTeeks]

[troutman]

Who will Rock McDummy?

Bouma? Carroll? The Engellish Empire?