To be fair, the Giordano knee could have been a penalty. I don’t think he meant it but it was a somewhat dangerous play. However this game is played at a high speed so things happen. I think when the majority of fans and more importantly analysts think it was knee incident it’s probably true. Even if we want to tell ourselves it was clean and a hip check, if it was the other way around we wouldn’t be so forgiving. He does have a suspension for a similar hit so it’s not out of the realm of possibility. He’s a competitor and I’m sure it’s not malicious though.
Sorry, the analysts were Oiler fans, and were trying to manufacture a story. Given that Gio’s backside was facing McDavid, the only way he could have contacted him with a knee would have been if Gio’s knees could bend backwards. Yes, he tried to stick his butt out and McDavid avoided the hit and caught on the back of Gio’s skate instead, but frankly, the play was more dangerous for Gio, because his Achilles’ tendon nearly got run over
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This doesn't show the entire context of the play, Gio's "Knee" was planted well before Mcdavid tried to skate around, his butt stuck out further after and Mcdavid just ran into him, Gio didn't react by sticking his leg out but his butt. Picture doesn't show everything.
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Sorry, the analysts were Oiler fans, and were trying to manufacture a story. Given that Gio’s backside was facing McDavid, the only way he could have contacted him with a knee would have been if Gio’s knees could bend backwards. Yes, he tried to stick his butt out and McDavid avoided the hit and caught on the back of Gio’s skate instead, but frankly, the play was more dangerous for Gio, because his Achilles’ tendon nearly got run over
I am not saying it was a blatant knee on knee hit. But rather still could have been a dangerous play that Gio has to be careful with. In reality if an interference call was made then I would have had no issues with it. I do believe when playing instincts kick in and legs tend to go out to try and stop a play, as I know I’ve done that in my past, so it’s understandable. Though in the past when I did that my PCL got torn.
As well not every analyst is an oilers fan. Button/Friedman/Burkie can be objective.
This doesn't show the entire context of the play, Gio's "Knee" was planted well before Mcdavid tried to skate around, his butt stuck out further after and Mcdavid just ran into him, Gio didn't react by sticking his leg out but his butt. Picture doesn't show everything.
so not a knee?
location checks out...if it was a dirty play the league would look at it, they won't because it isn't
McDavid should slow down if he is so worried about his legs, guys are gonna try and get a piece of him this is hockey.
I wonder if Barzal gets a free pass since he is even faster
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I am not saying it was a blatant knee on knee hit. But rather still could have been a dangerous play that Gio has to be careful with. In reality if an interference call was made then I would have had no issues with it. I do believe when playing instincts kick in and legs tend to go out to try and stop a play, as I know I’ve done that in my past, so it’s understandable. Though in the past when I did that my PCL got torn.
As well not every analyst is an oilers fan. Button/Friedman/Burkie can be objective.
He is the biggest fanboy...also they are all making a story for Saturday
do you really think McDavid's summer was the greatest injury recovery in NHL history? I mean he missed ZERO games, need an hour long documentary
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I will be very disappointed if they lose to Calgary again. It's quite embarrassing losing to that talentless squad with the Beavus and Butthead look-alike "star" player lol.
Seriously, the NHL should stop coddling teams like Calgary and letting good teams send actual All-Stars. Giordano looks like garbage and he is there. Tkachuk is a 2nd line scrub and he is there. Rittich is so inconsistent.
Tkachuk should have licked Mcdrai's skates and been thankful he was even there with them lol.
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If Kassian throws a legal hit like tkurtle did last game he gets a 5 minute major and Kassian gets a suspension. Player safety and parros are a joke
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Watching Johnny Goodrow get pushed off the puck like a feeble child last night and seeing Shatthew The#### absolutely BLOW his shootout attempt with some half-assed ####ty dangle made me happy. These guys have an historically bad record after All Star breaks, let's help those inbred sister ####ers continue that proud heritage this week. 4/6pts this week is the goal here, St Lou will be a tough game.
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Their fan base has been so starved of any player of any historical or entertainment based relevance for so long that they all swoon for the rat ####, and I get it, their franchise history is pathetically boring and has almost no noteworthy players, though it’s unfortunate how quickly they are to embrace a guy who has less respect in this league than anyone since Matt Cooke.
Very long winded way of saying their constant recitation of the whole “get off the tracks” line which was cheesy and cocky to begin with is beyond annoying and sad.
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I expect Turtleboy to do one of:
1. Wait for his shift timing to be just about perfect, and wait till Kassian's shift is about to end and he is gassed, and hop on the ice, drop his gloves and hang onto Kass with all his might, praying for stripes to come in and end it. Then Francis and the other Flamer blowhards will talk about his toughness, and how he fought up (8 lbs) in weight class and is a true hero, vanquishing his bully.
2. Will try to pick a fight with Gagner, Nygaard, etc. Then Francis and the other Flamer blowhards will talk about his toughness, and how he heroically faced his demons, fighting one of the 2o goons the Oilers dress on a nightly basis.
3. Will do nothing and continue to turtle. Then Francis and the other Flamer blowhards will talk about his mental toughness, and how even though the Flames lost the game 8-2, it was a statement game by Turtleboy, to be admired for the ages.
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Of the Tkachuk brothers, who has the "Most Punchable face" ? Matthew or Brady?
Brady gets my vote, but it's a close race. Matt looks like a bizarre '80s new-wave band reject & Brady looks beyond creepy.
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Anyone else think Thachuk looks like the type of dude who sucked his thumb till his teens?
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Oh my god are they putting Lucic with Tkachuk? This could get hairy
Game Seven
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Arguably the biggest game of the season to date coming off a week long break. I fully expect them to come out flat as Saskatchewan and #### the bed as they have countless times before.
God I hope I’m wrong though
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Game is completely sold out. Tickets are going for double regular price at this point.
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This should be a ppv. This game is nuts.
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This feels like a ppv for how much the media us hyping this up lol.
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wow this game is so important they pushed the leafs game off lol that's a first
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2500 on a Wednesday night. We sure this isn't the superbowl thread?
Gene Principe interviews
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who the dummie that asked if Leon has ever gone to WEM?
he looked at the reporter like he had 3 heads and answered "I've been here for 6 years, I've been to WEM several times.." lol
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What the **** man lol What an asinine question to ask
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Should be a good night! I'm gonna hang out with 3-4 buddies before hand playing some Nintendo Switch, and then we're gonan watch the game. I'm also gonna drop a fat #### at some point because I had a big Indian/Chinese dinner yesterday and I had Indian buffet for lunch today. I already had two excessive craps yesterday after work, so my pipes are primed and ready to go!
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Great stuff. Keep us updated on your bowels please.
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I dropped a fat load when I got home and have been good since. The game is good and my 3 buddies are here. Switch was played.
Another False Start
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This game is playing out like an exact clone of the last one.... ugh
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Welp, this was probably the worst start to the game we could have.
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####ing hate the Lames. I hope someone smashes Tka#### so ####ing hard his daddy feels the hit in his balls.
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Are you ****ING kidding me
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Hahahahaha
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God damnit Smith I had a feeling he'd collapse.
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Perfect deflection by Larsson.
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10000% expected. Larsson paid by Treeliving.
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That look Kass gave Tkachuk as he skated by the bench though..
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Once again, that's how not to start a critical game against your arch rival.
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I dont know why everyone is piling on Larsson. Everyone here wanted him to score a goal and he finally got one.
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of all people to be on the ice when the Lames scored!!
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Ugh by Larsson. Smiths positioning not good there though.
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Seriously he was in fine position for the stop on Turtle Nothing he can do about a brain dead dman
Unlikely Combatants
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I'm still blown away that Monahan was allowed to throw that cross check, and start punching Nuge without squaring up and still not get the extra penalty. Lol.
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Nuge didn’t even drop the gloves. Had no bells to answer for. Total bull#### going on right now.
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Monahan is a goof... wtf is that?
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I don’t understand what Monahan’s visor is supposed to do? It doesn’t even cover his face.
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Well those are certainly not the players I expected to fight tonight
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Also, how did Monahan not get an instigator penalty? He did the same thing Kass did last time.
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Monahan tried to sucker Nuge. Part of the plan. Total bull#### right now. Someone’s got to make baby Gaudruae cry.
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Even fight. Monahan was beating him at the start, came back strong
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Wait you can drop the gloves after someone throws punches at you?
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No instigator? No, of course not.
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I got Yamamoto vs Gaudreau in the next 2 periods
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I fully expected Tkachuk to not drop them there to try and bait a penalty. Gotta give him credit for actually stepping up.
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Tkachuk you're a ****ing *****.
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Joke as we all might on both sides, but the ‘turtle’ joke is officially dead. Good on Tkachuk. I actually think he’s now gonna run around again now that he’s paid his dues and dropped the mitts.
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Good on turtle for going.
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credit to tkachuk for actually dropping them with kassian
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oo bad that there was not more connected punches on that piece of ****
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honestly good on Tkachuk for stepping up and not making his teammates deal with his problems
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As much as I dislike him, kudos to Tkachuk for answering the bell.
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Agreed.. there’s enough big boys on the Flames where he could’ve hid, but he took the lump. Still hate the guy, but he’s “paid his debt” now
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Respect to Tkachuk for giving it a go. We all knew how it would end.
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Remember all the people “nothing’s gonna happen, maybe the second game.” ????
Respect to Tkachuk, and respect to them both, we all have to know that was the two of them deciding to try to settle #### down before anyone got hurt or anything.
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Asleep at the wheel. Nothing new...
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Smith is making dumb decisions with the puck.
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Goddamnit, left him wide open with all the room in the world.
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Kassian sitting at the half board instead of going towards the puck caused that goal. He does that a lot.
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Kassian is having a dreadful game.
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3.2 million dollar man missing his assignment right here
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Saw that coming...
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That little **** sure knows how to play against the Oilers. Great shot.
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how the **** do we not get to that puck first?
Jesus ****ing christ we're so awful in our own zone. Any puck on the boards is a free possession for the opponent
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what are the boys doing man..
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team is completely asleep
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Holy ****, this is a farce
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Holy **** Klefdumb
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Oilers look real bad it sucks this comes off a ten day break.
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**** you russell. Learn how to make a ****ing play under pressure
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Why does Russell still panic like a rookie in his second NHL game.
Good grief man..
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we're getting absolutely walked right now
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Lol all the fans that thought Oilers would come out sharp after a 10 day vacay
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That was brutal defence by Russell on that last goal. There were already two Oilers in the corner and he went chasing when he just needed to stay home, nobody knew they had to cover him chasing and it left the entire slot open.
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wtf are you covering smith? the behind the net shot? ****ing morons.
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Wish smith didn’t sit so deep in his net. That should not go in if he comes out like a normal goalie lol
The Worst Nickname Ever
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Chia's son
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Thank you chia's kid
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Chia is so nice for allowing us to keep his son
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The best thing Chia ever did!
Marked Kneeordano
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That's the kind of hockey I like to watch, non-calls on dangerous plays against McDavid that directly affect the outcome of the game, it's classic!
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This is the NHL’s reigning Norris trophy winner ladies and gentlemen..
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How this league pretends to care about player safety when Gio can sling knees like that is unbelievable to me. Dude you almost murdered this kid's career once and now slew foots are gonna do it again.
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GioDanO iS a CleAn hOCkeY pLAyeR...
just went knee on knee with McDavid again what a ####ing piece of ####
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JESUS **** GIO THREW A KNEE ON CONNOR AGAIN THAT MR. BEAN MOTHER ****ING DIRTY PRICK PIECE OF ****.
I know we aren’t allowed to cheer for an injury to another player but that ********er mother****er deserves to get a taste of his own ****ing medicine for once that dirty piece of ****.
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I'm seriously about to break something. FOR **** SAKE…
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I don't even care about the game now I seriously want Kessian to break Giordanos leg.
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#### THE FLAMES. I'm fuming. Can only imagine what the boys are feeling
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Kneeordano is the biggest piece of #### in the league. Glad he will go cupless. Like his former captain. #### the Flames.
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Kneeordano almost took Connor out again
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Every time Gio gets beat he's ****ING sticking out his knee. Absolute piece of **** player.
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It's a good thing DOPS is watching this game closely. Probably taking turns jacking perros off in their box seats.
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Good thing we have the department of being #### suckers watching this game.
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the 2019-20 Flames have embodied so much of what I hated about the 2015-2016 Ducks — like every thing is settled but then they go and start #### again. Gio, cmon, I just watched the McDavid documentary and you play the “hockey play” card but fast forward 10-months and you’re still making skeptical plays on the exact player. C’mon man. I’m calling a spade a spade — dirty ####in’ plays with intent to injure on both. Enough.
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Sick knee attempt by Giordano after the save. ****ing dirty piece of ****.
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Parros probably clapping at every Gio knee and praising his veteran grit.
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Giordano is a ######-bag always has been, knew what he was doing when he blew out McD's knee, pretended it was an accident (great acting job by the way), and then just tried to do it again, 3 games after the last time he tried to take out McD's knees. Someone needs to do a flyby on that bald-headed rat's knees just to make him realize he lives in a glass house, not blow out, just a nice hip check into the boards low, knee high.
Mangiapane restores the lead again
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Another Oiler killer has been bred.
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tuck it under the pad?!?! Smith lifted it almost like a gift!
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lol Mike Smith
What a worthless ****ing goaltender holy christ.
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Blatant interference on McDavid and Calgary scores. Can’t write it up any better than that lol
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When will other teams let us have guys wide open with 5 seconds with the puck in front of their net?
This team still can't play defense.
And Kneeordano classy as always.
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Gio the golden boy escapes a penalty and Smith looks like an 80 year old fishing
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Can we get a big ****ing save smith?
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If I had a nickel for every time Draisaitl blew a play at the defensive blue line this season, I’d almost have enough for a Rogers Place beer
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Smith swimming on a full stomach again
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Go **** yourself Draisaitl, seriously.
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Adam Larsson is literally just a body out there does nothing really. You just notice him take penalties or bank a shot into his own net every once in a while.
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Fantastic turnover boys.
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what the **** was that pass. JESUS
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Draisaitl giveaway count - 50.
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Are we trying to lose on purpose or something
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So can the Oilers play Koskinen as the #1 now? I like what Tippet has done in total but holy crap Smith is a #$@!show
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Blatant interference and then the Flames score. Of ****ing course
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get that useless **** out of the net. I'm so sick of him having 1 or 2 good games and tippett thinking he's a god damn all star. Play our number 1 goalie in game that are this important you moron.
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Smith can't be stuck doing snow angels behind a defense that is prone to be out of position when it matters. That was textbook embarrassing own zone play with a period ending and your team has pushed some momentum after starting an 8 pm game at 8:20 pm. Oil like to beat themselves. Too bad after having a great second period.
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Holy #### 5 minutes no stoppages 2 on 1s breakaways. That was fun. To bad we have to do a shootout
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Rittich always looks like the next coming of Hasek against us. Really do NOT want to play the Flames in the playoffs.
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SERIOUS!!!! ####ing posts
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OMFG post again
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All the posts. **** off.
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Rittich and the Flames are in the Oilers heads
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RITTICH WHAT A LOSER, TWO POSTS AND THEN SWAGGERS THAT\
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All of a sudden I don't want to watch the Flames play us anymore. I can't stand this!!
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1st star could have been the post.
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Why the #### do we ever expect anything different.
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So does Smith lay down on the ice before they take it at center?
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Calgary on a back to back and still can't finish them.
****ing trash.
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DAMN THESE ****ING FLAMES AND THEIR ****ING FANS
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The Flames are seriously the worst. What was that garbage by Rittich?
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Scrub goalie gets bailed out by his posts twice and then bat flips after the game. lol what a tool.
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Rittich can suck my dittich.
He's a good goalie
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I would like to request a random drug test on rittich please.
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Man I kinda regret not starting Big Save Dave on my fantasy team.
But I simply couldn't do that on merit of the BoA.
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location checks out...if it was a dirty play the league would look at it, they won't because it isn't
McDavid should slow down if he is so worried about his legs, guys are gonna try and get a piece of him this is hockey.
I wonder if Barzal gets a free pass since he is even faster
If Mcdavid ran into him that's his deal. That's shin if anything but Gio's leg was planted in that position well before Mcdavid hit it. He didn't react with his leg, he leaned his butt back, interference or tripping.
It's not a dirty play I agree.
What also gets missed is the fact he slashed I believe Hamonic right after and then has a temper tantrum on the bench.
IMO this was not at all the same as the Koivu incident.
And yes Mcdavid needs to be more accepting of the fact if he's going to speed by someone like that he's going to get clipped every once in awhile when you're that close in a high intensity game.
*Edit* I'm just happy Flames won and it wasn't a bloodbath, good clean BOA. Yay OTL Gaskal is always the GOAT!
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i love how kassian is playing this as "now it's over, i helped this young guy along, game within a game"
hey genius, you just lost back to back games to your biggest rival, got yourself suspended, and blew the season series tie breaker to a team that could use it to keep you out of the playoffs.
maybe pull your head out of the game within the game and focus on some wins.
He is the biggest fanboy...also they are all making a story for Saturday
do you really think McDavid's summer was the greatest injury recovery in NHL history? I mean he missed ZERO games, need an hour long documentary
It certainly wasn’t deserving of a documentary at all. I’ll agree, since the fact remains if there is a ligament a player can do without is a PCL. Especially with a proper carbon fibre brace and quad/hamstring strengthening. To this day I didn’t get surgery either and skate just fine.
Most notably being surgery on a PCL is no guarantee it’ll be better unlike an ACL. So it’s not like he made such a life defining choice.
David Rittich is my favourite Flames goalie in a very long time. Easily the best since Kipper. I just love him. The stick flip was amazing.
What a great hockey game. I’m really happy the Flames won but I also gotta say that shootouts just suck. Such a cheesy way to end an otherwise great game.
I’m so happy Mony dropped the gloves. That is exactly the element he needs to become an elite #1 centre in this league. I hope we see more of it. He doesn’t have to fight a ton but I’d love to see his physical game evolve. He’s a big guy. I think he’d surprise a lot of people if he worked on it a bit.
Also, I’ve ragged on him a lot this year but I thought Hamonic had a great game. He was blocking shots, taking away passing lanes, and he absolutely dropped James Neal. Amazing.
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Yeah, that was one of Hamonic's better games. That's one where Dubas would come away impressed. And one where he was a lot better than his counterpart, Noah.
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Happy for the win. Still baffled at the homer broadcast team commentary. For example,
there was a play in the third where klefbom went down clutching his face like a high stick got him. Replay showed the flames player’s stick hit klefbom’s shoulder. So, embellishment by klefbom. Debrusk the homer, watching the same replay as all of us at home, says the puck slid up and got him under the visor. Umm, on the replay the puck never left the ice. Louie, I know it’s been awhile since you drooled your way around the ice but they have this thing now called ‘instant replay’ where everybody else can see what you see. Nothing hit oscar’s face. 2 min for an embarrassing soccer style embellishment.
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Happy for the win. Still baffled at the homer broadcast team commentary. For example,
there was a play in the third where klefbom went down clutching his face like a high stick got him. Replay showed the flames player’s stick hit klefbom’s shoulder. So, embellishment by klefbom. Debrusk the homer, watching the same replay as all of us at home, says the puck slid up and got him under the visor. Umm, on the replay the puck never left the ice. Louie, I know it’s been awhile since you drooled your way around the ice but they have this thing now called ‘instant replay’ where everybody else can see what you see. Nothing hit oscar’s face. 2 min for an embarrassing soccer style embellishment.
I really don’t get why they can’t just give us a mixed broadcast? Have Ball and DeBrusk or Quinn and Hrudey and have both Gene and Ryan Leslie do intermissions.
It’s not hard.
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