10-11-2021, 07:06 PM
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#141
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I'm not that excited for the team, but I am pretty excited for the season.
Hockey helps us get through life.
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Given that the team is why I watch hockey, my angle is a little different. If the wheels fall off I won't be watching much hockey at all. But it is nice to have, with the clean slate of a new, full-length season with fans in the buildings.
Here's hoping interest is still high in a few months.
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10-11-2021, 09:18 PM
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#142
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood
Why are you concerned about Backlund? How he looked in preseason?
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Just a feeling.
I didn't think he was great last year, and I haven't been all that impressed in pre-season, though that doesn't mean much.
Hope I'm wrong
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10-11-2021, 09:21 PM
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#143
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: F*** me. We're so f***ing good, you check the f***ing standings? Lets f***ing go! F***ing practice!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Just a feeling.
I didn't think he was great last year, and I haven't been all that impressed in pre-season, though that doesn't mean much.
Hope I'm wrong
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Fair enough.
He did lead the entire league in shots this preseason, must be doing something half right.
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10-11-2021, 09:26 PM
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#144
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Lifetime Suspension
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He's trying, but I suspect will continue to miss his share of half empty nets. It's kind of his thing.
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10-11-2021, 09:29 PM
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#145
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by djsFlames
He's trying, but I suspect will continue to miss his share of half empty nets. It's kind of his thing.
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Lol this is also my biggest gripe with Backlund as he seems to miss the net on big chances at a prolific rate. Could be a bias but he does it all. the. time.
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10-11-2021, 10:01 PM
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#146
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff
Lol this is also my biggest gripe with Backlund as he seems to miss the net on big chances at a prolific rate. Could be a bias but he does it all. the. time.
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My dad only half watches the games these days, and the names often elude him and even he remarked at Thanksgiving how 'that Backlund guy always misses tap ins'.
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10-11-2021, 10:05 PM
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#147
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Franchise Player
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Yeah Backlund leads the league in missed glorious chances...could give McDavid a run in the scoring race but nah
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10-12-2021, 08:54 AM
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#148
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Parsons has been designated injured/non-roster per the NHL's press release.
https://media.nhl.com/public/news/15279
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10-12-2021, 10:06 AM
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#149
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I'm clearly in the minority but I'm excited about this roster and the direction management went this offseason.
I like how the bottom of the roster was rebuilt and I like the size and grit that was added. I think more than in past years the bottom of the roster will impact the game positively and it looks like the team has a clear identity and we've abandoned the "blend team" concept.
On the whole, the offence and goaltending look better. The D is clearly not as good without Gio but I think they will be serviceable and insulated by Sutter's system.
This team could really use an Eichel (who couldn't really) but as currently constructed I still feel the team is playoff bound and will be more competitive than any year in the Gaudreau era. If we're not, I'll enjoy the ride anyway. For me the best part about watching the Flames is the ups and downs that add to the entertainment of the season.
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10-12-2021, 10:14 AM
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#150
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle
I'm clearly in the minority but I'm excited about this roster and the direction management went this offseason.
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Username checks out. 
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10-12-2021, 10:20 AM
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#151
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Enoch Root
he has to be, otherwise they don't have 12 forwards for their opener
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just play stone as a RW lol
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10-12-2021, 10:28 AM
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#152
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle
I'm clearly in the minority but I'm excited about this roster and the direction management went this offseason.
I like how the bottom of the roster was rebuilt and I like the size and grit that was added. I think more than in past years the bottom of the roster will impact the game positively and it looks like the team has a clear identity and we've abandoned the "blend team" concept.
On the whole, the offence and goaltending look better. The D is clearly not as good without Gio but I think they will be serviceable and insulated by Sutter's system.
This team could really use an Eichel (who couldn't really) but as currently constructed I still feel the team is playoff bound and will be more competitive than any year in the Gaudreau era. If we're not, I'll enjoy the ride anyway. For me the best part about watching the Flames is the ups and downs that add to the entertainment of the season.
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These are pretty much my thoughts. There's like, nine of us.
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10-12-2021, 10:32 AM
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#153
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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The team seems to have more of an Identity this season, with the size and defensive focus.
That said, the Flames will win or lose on Tkachuk and Garneau's stick. Likewise, Markstrom will play a huge roll.
If any of those three players struggle the Flames will be in big trouble.
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10-12-2021, 10:46 AM
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#154
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Drunk Uncle
I like how the bottom of the roster was rebuilt and I like the size and grit that was added. I think more than in past years the bottom of the roster will impact the game positively and it looks like the team has a clear identity and we've abandoned the "blend team" concept.
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Was it in the last preseason game that they rolled out a trio of Lucic, Richardson and Ritchie? I found myself actually quite pleasantly surprised by that line.
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10-12-2021, 10:47 AM
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#155
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
the Flames will win or lose on Tkachuk and Garneau's stick.
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The Legend of Jimmy Garneau.
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10-12-2021, 10:50 AM
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#156
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Turner Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
The team seems to have more of an Identity this season, with the size and defensive focus.
That said, the Flames will win or lose on Tkachuk and Garneau's stick. Likewise, Markstrom will play a huge roll.
If any of those three players struggle the Flames will be in big trouble.
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Garneau specifically will be tough to count on, so looks like we're hooped.
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10-12-2021, 10:52 AM
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#157
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
The Legend of Jimmy Garneau.
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Edmonton named a neighborhood after him for his legendary hockey prowess.
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10-12-2021, 11:35 AM
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#158
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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10-12-2021, 11:43 AM
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#160
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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https://twitter.com/user/status/1447971221673369604
Still no Pitlick at practice. I suspect we'll see Duehr in the lineup on Saturday.
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