[GDT] Flames vs Canucks 8:00 Calgary time

[Racki]

I have no reason to feel good about this one but for some reason I do. First laugher for the Flames in a while. 6-1 for the good guys.

[remember2004]

Expecting to lose tonight so I'm not disappointed later. I'm not a pessimist just a realist. I hope Ortio gets the start I just want to see what he can do.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Going tonight as a fan. The last time I witnessed a flames win in Rogers arena, tony amonte and Steven reinprecht scored goals in the shootout.

[tvp2003]

This team is on a pretty bad slide right now. The two (four) points is almost secondary to how they come back from last night. Another sloppy, lackluster game and you can almost start seeing the playoffs slip away.

Hope they come out and kick some arse, play Flames hockey, and of course pick up two points. I'm not holding my breath though...

[dammage79]

I got a bet with a co-worker over the season series between CGY and Van, after tonight I have a feeling I am going to owe her a bottle of Vino.

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by Lumby Lager

Moved into the Okanagan two years ago and I have had to buy way to much beer for my buddy's.

For your buddy's what?

[Lumby Lager]

Originally Posted by remember2004

Expecting to lose tonight so I'm not disappointed later. I'm not a pessimist just a realist. I hope Ortio gets the start I just want to see what he can do.

Sorry but this makes you a real pessimist. It needs to eventually end, I have a good feeling tonight is the night. The boy's are gonna win it for Mcgrattan since he won't be in the lineup to blast one in from center like last year

[Lumby Lager]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

For your buddy's what?

Just losing lots of wagers

[sureLoss]

Calgary Flames @NHLFlames
Bob Hartley says he is still making decisions about his lineup and starting goalie. An update will come close to game time. #CGYvsVAN

[metroneck]

Originally Posted by heep223

Failed parent!

Ya, ya, I realize it's like teaching your kids how to smoke crack, but they are born here. It's a disability they're just going to have to learn to deal with.

I believe you cheer for your original hometown team no matter where you live.

[Rick M.]

We really need our goalie (whoever starts) to steal one for us. We seem to lack confidence lately and believing your goalie will cover for you when you make a mistake makes for a lot better offence.

[MissTeeks]

Ugly:

“@SNstats: #Canucks are 13-1-1 in their last 15 home games vs. #Flames”

[krazycanuck]

Originally Posted by metroneck

Ya, ya, I realize it's like teaching your kids how to smoke crack, but they are born here. It's a disability they're just going to have to learn to deal with.

I believe you cheer for your original hometown team no matter where you live.

My wife and I are expecting our first child in April, he will be born in Edmonton. NO.

[hwy19man]

Centre Ice channels for:
Saturday, January 10
Calgary at Vancouver, 2000h Mountain
Flames feed in red

Game is on the CBC in Canada, therefore it is not on Centre Ice.

USA
Indemand - Game 1 SD Game HD1
Directv - 769 SD 769-1 HD
Dish - 584 SD 9552 HD Hopper channel 475-12

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

[thymebalm]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Ugly:

“@SNstats: #Canucks are 13-1-1 in their last 15 home games vs. #Flames”

thymebalm is 0-7-2 in enemy territory (at least). Trying again tonight. Bought a set this morning, center ice in the 300s. go flames go!

Highlights include,

6-1 L last gmae last season, Johny Hockey's first NHL goal.
3-2 SOL on line brawl night
3-2 OTL last time the boys came to town.

I can't dredge up all the other losses right now, but it's been tough.

[Enoch Root]

Predicting that both the Flames and the baby Flames get the Nuck monkey off their backs tonight. Two big wins!

[sureLoss]

Joe Nieuwendyk is a guest analyst on HNIC.

Flames game will be called by Dave Randorff and colour guy is Garry Galley.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Joe Nieuwendyk is a guest analyst on HNIC.

Flames game will be called by Dave Randorff and colour guy is Garry Galley.

Scott Oake will be there too.

[direwolf]

If the Flames don't learn how to play defence pretty soon, this road trip is gonna be an absolute gong show, and any hope of the playoffs will likely be extinguished. Especially considering the competition we're facing. I doubt we'll see Ortio tonight. I have a feeling Bob is gonna put Hiller right back in there so he can rebound from last night's debacle. If the Flames can somehow find it in themselves to play smarter in their own zone and use their speed, they'll have a chance to pull this one out.

My bold prediction: 3-2 Flames in a nail biter.

[sureLoss]

FWIW Cameron Close (Adirondack PbP guy) is saying Ortio will be the starter tonight.

Not sure if he is assuming or has actual information.