Scorch vs Blasty

[tvp2003]

Both have somewhat controversial histories: Blasty was largely hated from the beginning but has since developed a cult-like following. Scorch was popular from the beginning but never got a chance to fully shine.

It’s 2020. One can return, but only one.

Declare your allegiance and state your case: Who should come back... Scorch or Blasty?



Edit: thanks for the poll... let the carnage begin!

[Textcritic]

Scorch. It is not even close.

[calgaryred]

Scorch wins, snot nose horse reminds me too much of the young guns era

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[undercoverbrother]

Both, I think a fitting return for Scorch would be to burn all remaining Blasty Jersey, then put the fire out by pissing on it.

[TheScorpion]

Scorch is a great mascot, Blasty is a great logo on a great jersey.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Scorch is a great mascot, Blasty is a great logo on a great jersey.

There can be only one.

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[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by calgaryred

Scorch wins, snot nose horse reminds me too much of the young guns era

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Don't, just don't....

[dammage79]

Ol' Blasty for me. Scorch is fun but Blasty is something that never should have left.

[Rick M.]

I voted Scorch but I’d love to see him riding Blasty.

[N-E-B]

This is a tough one. On one hand I would love a Blasty return, on the other hand I’d love to see Scorch around the new arena during games.

I think I’m gonna go with Blasty but it’s close.

[dammage79]

Besides, Scorch is an AHL legend. A rung lower on the food chain than Blasty.

Although I did love the mascot video game thing they did where Scorch was an unlockable.

[Canada 02]

Blasty was Oilers-level stupid

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Blasty was Oilers-level stupid

Let’s not say anything extreme and hurtful we can’t take back.

[FlamesAddiction]

Blasty was bad then, but looks even more dated now. If they are going to use that concept, it could use a make over.

Scorch is at least funny.

[tvp2003]

Early polls showing Scorch with an approx 2:1 advantage over Blasty. Not sure if that is more indicative of the Sunday morning demographic, but I guess we will see.

Some interesting arguments as well — I hadn’t considered the fact that Scorch would essentially be an NHL rookie (having only been unveiled at AHL Adirondack).

For me I give the edge to Scorch, partly because we appear to be going full-time retro next year so we’re good in the uniform department. To me, Blasty is also a step back into our history, whereas Scorch is a step forward to new possibilities.

The only thing I struggle with is how Scorch would coincide with Harvey. I obviously have a soft spot for the ol’ Hound, and bringing in someone like Scorch would create an interesting dynamic (although I have no doubt Harvey would handle it like a pro).

[AustinL_NHL]

The Ol' Blasty jersey is honestly orgasmic. Anyone who doesn't LOVE them needs to give up on life.

[FlamesAddiction]

Logo aside, I do like the look of the black jerseys. Too bad it messes with the C of Red though.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

Logo aside, I do like the look of the black jerseys. Too bad it messes with the C of Red though.

That it does, but I would not be at all surprised to see it make a return. I have a suspicion that the marketing team has realized just how popular the Blasty jerseys are, and not just in Calgary. They have league-wide appeal, similar to the Coyotes' Kachina jerseys. They would sell a lot of them.

[devo22]

that's like asking parents which one of the two children they like better. Love em both

[shadowlord]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Scorch is a great mascot, Blasty is a great logo on a great jersey.

Originally Posted by Textcritic

There can be only one.

There can only be one mascot? Somewhere out there, Harvey the Hound is crying in his doghouse.