[GDT] Blackhawks vs Flames - 8:00pm - CBC

[Pointman]

Go Flames Go!

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by StrykerSteve

Butler is in the lineup. Flames lose. Not tough to predict really.

Sarich 5 games, 0 points, -1
Butler 3 games , 0 points, -3
Smith 3 games, 0 points, even.

Why the hell are we playing Butler!?!?

[RedMileDJ]

Gonna be ugly. I have no idea of score, but I predict a Flames win.

Why? Cause I'm optimistic, positive and a Flames fan. So yah...they have to win.

...But it's gonna be ugly.

[Miniac]

Kipper will bounce back says the coach

"I'll be very honest with you," said the Flames head coach following Friday's on-ice session.

"Miikka Kip-rusoff was one of the reasons why I decided to come to Calgary. I still feel the same way about Miikka Kiprusoff. If I would be a betting man, I know Miikka Kiprusoff is going to win way more games for the Calgary Flames than he's going to lose."
Unprompted, he continued.

"He's one of the best goalies in the league," Hartley said. "I feel very comfortable, very confident, with Miikka. And I know that he's going to bounce back."

http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/...568/story.html

[djsFlames]

I'm just excited to watch my two new favorite Flames, Roman and Jiri.

Can't wait to see what they've got up their sleeves for tonight.

[JazzyFlame]

I personally think Cammi should centre that line.

Tanguay - Cammelleri - Iginla

[devo22]

I don't like this constant defensive rotation. For god's sake, just sit Butler until someone is hurt.

[browna]

^I still think Sarich is nursing an injury. He played one shift in the 3rd last game, and came out on the ice to skate around during a timeout and seemed to be testing/favouring a foot/leg.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Believe it's mark lee and Hrudey like last week.

[seattleflamer]

Flames continue their inconsistent play and win this one. Kipper with a bounce back game and Iggy nets winner: 4-3, good guys.

[indes]

For all the flak flames get for lack of high end skill and depth that 1a/1b line thing looks pretty damn awesome

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames Go!

[Ashasx]

7-1 Flames because that's how these games seem to go.

[calgary2220]

Butler in? No way we win. 4-1 hawks

[kyuss275]

Somehow the flames will win this 5-2. Emery will be shaky and Bolland will be out ( i hope). They will be tired. Flames will have a good 3rd period this time and put it away.

Iggy, Cammi , Cervenka, Glencross, adn Hudler with the goals.


I have defended Butler many times in the past but i have know idea how he got back into the lineup. He should be in the pressbox after last games debacle.

[skcli]

The usual story prevails. First line not going, Butler give away, too much space at the slot, long stretch passes, Kipper cannot keep the puck. A loss!

[Nuckleduster]

Go Flames. Get those damn dirty Hawks.

[PeteLFan]

Really looking foward to seeing Cervenka again, we haven't seen that type of passing and skill with him and Hudler since we had Juice. They might be even better with the puck actually, I don't know why Hartley insists on having Cammy with Iginla and Glencross. Reward the guys that have actually played hard and put Iginla Hudler and Cervenka on the top PP line, they will find him.

Tired of seeing Cammy who was so adamant about his salary during the lockout, producing 3 shots on net and being paid 6 million. Not only that but his lack of effort, and fight out there.

[MolsonInBothHands]

So, this is a game we should win because we shouldn't win?

I think there is still enough talent on our team that if our best players are our best players the game is winnable.

7-2 Hawks.

[thefoss1957]

'Hawks offense has been sputtering, and the PP has been pathetic...and this one has all the signs of a "trap" game for my guys...the 'Hawks seem to generate little emotion vs. Your guys, and I am sure were more focused on the Canuck game.

I expect Emery for only his 2nd game this season, I expect Bolland will not dress, but have seen nothing official.

So I expect the 'Hawks to be

Saad/Toews/Hossa
Sharp/Shaw/Kane
Bickell/Kruger/Frolik
Stalberg/Mayers/Bollig

SeaKeith
Hjammer/Oduya
Brookbank/Leddy

Emery

The key to beating the decidedly "soft" 'Hawks is to hit their D-Men below the goal line on the forecheck, and not get mesmerized by the top 6 forwards as they cycle offensively. Frolik and Stalberg are especially dangerous chipping in from the red line and hitting the gas to blow by retreating D-men. Sharp, Toews, Saad, and Stalberg prefer shooting off the transition rush. Kane prefers to dangle. Hossa has been a monster at both. The trailer on rushes is the primary offensive focus...Seabrook, Keith, Leddy, Oduya coming late will be threats...Brookbank and Hjammer not so much.

Good Luck to your guys...they play a clogging game, it will be a Flame win...they try to match speed, it will be my guys.