[PGT] That's a Game Guns Firing

[sergei_makarov]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

No idea about the money aspect of it, but I'd hope he would a term until the end of Hudler's contract.

Hell, if he matches Hudler point-for-point, why not give him the same money?

Because Hudler is proven, whereas Cervenka would have 1 good NHL season under his belt assuming he matches Hudler's totals at the end of this year.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

No idea about the money aspect of it, but I'd hope he would get a term until the end of Hudler's contract.

Hell, if he matches Hudler point-for-point, why not give him the same money?

I guess. I like Cervenka but I think hudler brings more to this team. Maybe $3.5 million if he keeps this up?

[pylon]

Will someone please address he thread title for god sakes. We're in the frikkin dark here!

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire

No idea about the money aspect of it, but I'd hope he would get a term until the end of Hudler's contract.

Hell, if he matches Hudler point-for-point, why not give him the same money?

You have to stagger their contracts, so each of them are inclined to re-sign with the team when their deals end.

Give Cervenka a 2-year deal, so he's gotta re-sign with Calgary because Hudler is still here. Then, the following year, Hudler re-signs because his buddy just re-upped the year prior.

Make it so, Feaster.

[minnow]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

WOW what an exciting game. This my first game at the dome in over 2 years, so here are my thoughts:

-Cervenka was might impressive tonight. He looks to be a little small against the other players, and took an unnoticed elbow to the head in the 1st period. But man this has got mad skill. Anyone know if he was drafted, or what his history was prior to the KHL? Imagine the Flames drafted this guy when he was 20. Our #1 center problem would be gone. I'm not saying he is that guy, but him and Hudler are just amazing together.

-Iggy played with fire and that fight really seemed to ignite him. He was involved in a lot of plays and dangled his way a couple times. His stick handling compared to the last couple years is night and day difference. He may play along the perimeter, but at least he is somewhat 'evolving' his game. I'm glad to see him not putting the team on his back, so to speak.

-Irving fought the puck like crazy. That 3rd goal was just terrible and you could feel it in the crowd. Lots and lots of rebounds. The thing I was able to noticed most about him watching live was that he doens't fight to see thru screens like Kipper does. He looked like he was guessing a lot where the puck would go. If it wasn't for Dallas' lack of finish, it could easily have been 8-7. I hope the fans appreciate what Kipper has done for us the last decade. Kipper is so refined and steady. Irving has talent, but it is very 'raw'. I think with time he can refine his technique to fit the NHL pace, but he's not there yet. Still, a win is a win. He made an absolutely spectacular save in the 1st that could have easily gone in. But I honestly can't wait for Kipper to be back.

-Jaybo played great. Some very nice pinches and could have scored 2 goals. He's a great skater watching him live.

-Wideman continues to impress, and I'm really really glad he's making the Flames critics eat crow right now. He makes some great outlet passes from his own zone. His passing reminds me a lot of Chris Pronger. Able to nail passes tape to tape from his own end. I have yet to see any real defensive lapses the so-called critics warned us about. He's playing like a #1 dman right now. Great addition from the management team.

-Tanguay...man oh man. That guy is the definition of high frustration/high reward. The whole arena was yelling at him to shoot! everytime he got in the slot. But you just knew he would pass. The Stars knew it. However, next thing you know he as 3 assists and probably could have had 5. Solid passer, but he coasted the most out of every player. Yet, once he gets the puck he always makes the good play. Even with him getting rid of the puck every chance, I didn't see as many turnovers as I had in the past from him.

-Sarich is slow.

-4th line played with a lot of grit and really provided the only physicality the Flames had. One thing I noticed was the front of the next remains unimpeded in the Flames end. Most of the Stars goals were guy coming from behind the next and passing out front. I miss the days of Regehr, Phaneuf et al ruining people's spines when out front.

-It was my first time ever seeing Jagr live. It's weird as hell to see him in a Stars uniform, but you could tell he still has a ton of talent, and protects the puck well with his trademark ass in your face. Although he is pretty slow, he protected the puck well along the wall.

Overall an absolutely GREAT game to be a part of and see. End to end action, and lots of it. It had its scary moments, but I will take fire-wagon/porous defence hockey over boring Sutter hockey 10 times outta 10. Every fan in the building got their money's worth.

Thanks. Good summation. Glad it was a good one for your first in so long! I would have just thanked it, but I'm out.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by sergei_makarov

A big difference so far that I'm seeing this year is Hartley's willingness to play a player like TJ Brodie over guys like Sarich and Butler. I think Sutter would have still had Butler eating up Top 4 minutes with Brodie doing 8-9 minutes a night or in the minors by now.

Or guys like Comeau on the 2nd line racking up 18 minutes every game. Tanguay does a better job at centre than David Moss did for the first 9 games last season. Or Stajan on the 4th line for close to an entire season.

[minnow]

Originally Posted by pylon

Will someone please address he thread title for god sakes. We're in the frikkin dark here!

Maybe it's something to do with pizza?
It's making me hungry.

[J epworth]

Originally Posted by pylon

Will someone please address he thread title for god sakes. We're in the frikkin dark here!

Seriously, does it mean that's a game, Gina firing? Or perhaps, That's a game Gina! Firing!

Who is this Gina person and why is he/she firing, or perhaps being fired?

[StrykerSteve]

lol

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

I'm sold, granted I live in Victoria and don't have season tickets.

Same situation... I live in Vancouver and I *DO* have season tickets that I can never use

[pylon]

Or a Game Genie, firing at what? Game Genies are armed?

[minnow]

Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

Seriously, does it mean that's a game, Gina firing? Or perhaps, That's a game Gina! Firing!

Who is this Gina person and why is he/she firing, or perhaps being fired?

It's about pizza, firing? Gina?

[killer_carlson]

Was only able to catch portions of the game on tv

Loved cervenka
Stempniak strong both ways
Irving looked good enough to win, but not much more than that
Loved iggy
Furthered my opinin that Camallerri was concussed to start the year. Totally different player

[868904]

Originally Posted by calgARI

Why in the world did Jagr sign with Dallas?

Blond Texan girls

[TopChed]

Anybody see that group of Czech fans in the nosebleeds? I kept thinking of CalgaryBoy when I saw all the Czech jerseys/flags/facepaint.

[Roof-Daddy]

Maybe Jazzy was typing too fast on an ipad or something and missed the 'I' and 'l' in "Iginla"?

That's a game Iginla firing?

I dunno

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by minnow

It's about pizza, firing? Gina?

Maybe its something to do with a Vagina?

[minnow]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Was only able to catch portions of the game on tv

Loved cervenka
Stempniak strong both ways
Irving looked good enough to win, but not much more than that
Loved iggy
Furthered my opinin that Camallerri was concussed to start the year. Totally different player

So glad to see Camallerri doing well. His hiring was starting to look like a mistake, and that would have been a bummer.

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

Seriously, does it mean that's a game, Gina firing? Or perhaps, That's a game Gina! Firing!

Who is this Gina person and why is he/she firing, or perhaps being fired?

Maybe it's like A Tribe Called Quest... A Game Gina?

Or "That's a game!" and Iginla was weirdly autocorrected to Gina. So "That's a game! Iginla's Firing"?

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by J epworth kendal

Seriously, does it mean that's a game, Gina firing? Or perhaps, That's a game Gina! Firing!

Who is this Gina person and why is he/she firing, or perhaps being fired?

I would have to think Gina was his nickname for Iginla. Not sure why?