[PGT] "The Game"; There's no good, and then there's the Oilers

[trackercowe]

Well I guess if by "literally nothing" he means two first round picks that are better than any forward prospects still in the Oilers system, then I guess he's correct in his assessment of the situation.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

Love this from HF board...

Originally Posted by DisgruntledGoat
The Flames are going to finish significantly higher than Edmonton in the standings.

Imagine if back when we drafted Hall if someone told you the Flames would STILL be better than the Oilers in 2014? Oh, and that in the meantime they had lost Kipper, Iginla, and Bouwmeester for literally nothing?

No one would have believed it. It would be so far-fetched as to be trolling.

What an unmitigated disaster.

I can't wait for the follow-up post in a couple of years when he's complaining about Poirier and Klimchuk (i.e. the "nothing" the Flames got for Iggy and Bouw) outplaying the Oilers superkids.

Also, the kid wearing #51 for the Flames looked pretty good in his second ever pro game (so close to his first goal). Another piece of "nothing".

[calgarywinning]

The NHL should continue to adjust for first overall draft picks, so that teams that are in the bottom six really have to work their way out, instead of lose for success in a draft and lead to exhibit A which is the Oilers.

I would make the case that the Flames have earned the first overall draft. Unlike the other teams.

[Nammer403]

Replay starting in a bit on CBC

[4oh3]

I think I speak for everyone. .... GO FLAMES GO


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[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by Nammer403

Replay starting in a bit on CBC

Came to post the same thing. I am going to PVR this one and keep it on file for every time an Oiler fan at my place starts talking smack.

[Gaskal]

Oh Bettman. I truly hope you find it in your black as puck heart to rig this year's draft lottery for the Flames to picketh of the first overall.

[trackercowe]

Uhoh, 1-0 Oilers. I'm not liking the look of this game.

[dfsflamesfan]

I guess that's why Eakins was so mad....

[dying4acup]

Wow. Just wow.

I hope the camalleri skate debacle turns into a full on prank war on this team, building chemistry even further.

Btw Edmonton is no GOOD!

Halls behavior, and play tonight, exhibit why a smart franchise would either send him to junior for his 18yr old season or surround him with leaders who care and coach who is Balls to the wall.

Insert RNH above.

Insert yakipov above.

So who exactly is a bigger debacle this season? Edmonton or Vancouver?

I don't care about time missed due to injury, it's time to start promoting Gio for Norris. He won't win, but I challenge anybody to name 5 better defenseman in the league this season! (Pfffffff: Hamhuis and Subban on Olympic team)

What is sad is that I am sure that Burke will trade young players from the roster to make the team his own. It will be for the better, but I've never been more entertained by a team that had no chance at making the playoffs! I am looking forward for what's in store for the last Canuck game!

And finally, I am still choking back tears for STAJ! Despite at times being pretty hard on the guy, I'm proud to know he will wear the Flaming C for 4 more years. #heartandsoul

[dying4acup]

Double post

[Dion]

“You want to boo me, go for it, you want to jeer me, call me any name, you’re entitled to that,” said Scrivens.

“You can spit on me for all I care, if I deserve it but you know what when I see a jersey thrown out ... I’m from here. You’re not just disrespecting the people in this room, you’re disrespecting the guys who wore the jersey before us. Al the great guys who pulled that sweater over their head ... the Messiers and the Gretzkys all took pride in wearing that jersey. Guys like Joey Moss every day, the unsung heroes around the rink who pride themselves on that logo.”

“You’re a fan, you can do whatever you want, but when it comes to that logo, that’s a sacred thing for us,” he said.

“Disheartening for me to see our fans treat it like that.”

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...091/story.html

[minnow]

Eakins could have handled that better. He made it a big deal when it didn't have to be. Over-react much? I'd be lookin for something else if I was Hall.

[To Be Quite Honest]

JonDuke cracks me up!

[MissTeeks]

How freaking lame is playing "Shots" during the fight?

[TjRhythmic]

Originally Posted by Dion

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/...091/story.html

So the product on the ice isn't disrespecting the jersey? The effort? That's not disrespectful to the jersey?

[Dion]

JustStatingMyOpinion•2 hours ago

I can envision Kevin Lowe in the team locker room after the game giving a motivational speech to the downtrodden and lowly Oilers...."Listen up guys, See these Stanley Cup rings on my fingers....I know a little something about winning....no matter how tough it gets just remember to HANG IN THERE...it will get better someday, I promise.."

[FunkMasterFlame]

At first, I honestly couldn't believe I was hearing "Shots" as the fight song.

Then I remembered Edmonton is no good.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

Oh Bettman. I truly hope you find it in your black as puck heart to rig this year's draft lottery for the Flames to picketh of the first overall.

The entire Draft Lottery show should feature Brian McGrattan standing behind Bill Daly while holding one of his tiny dogs.

There is nothing scarier than a tough guy quietly petting a small animal.

[dying4acup]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Boring Sean Monahan ‏@boringmonahan 3m I just asked Mike Cammalleri if he likes skating with no blades in his skates and he said he prefers to have blades in them.

Originally Posted by getbak

The entire Draft Lottery show should feature Brian McGrattan standing behind Bill Daly while holding one of his tiny dogs.

There is nothing scarier than a tough guy quietly petting a small animal.

#godfather