[GT] Oilers vs Flames

[Trojan97]

Originally Posted by Yakbutter

To be fair to jackman, it must be hard for him to motivate himself to be used as a punching bag while the team mails it in waiting for the season to end.

I see your point but I can't think of a single time Jackman has gone out and stood up for his goalie/teammates this year to send a message. His game has really deteriorated over the past 2 seasons and if he isn't going to do the dirty work, we have no use for him. McGrattan has made much more of an impact in all three zones and is a much better fighter.

[SilverGS]

Good Shift by the 4th line.

[skcli]

The only positive with this team's play is I can now go to sleep after the 1st period as it is almost game over after that lol.

Good night!

[ResAlien]

So do we all have to announce when we leave now?

[HotHotHeat]

Originally Posted by Jets4Life

I always liked the Flames and Oilers, but now I cheer for the Oilers. Edmonton is simply the more exciting team, and will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Calgary will eventually rebound, but that will take a few years. Possibly by the 2016-17 season. Once Kipper is gone, the highlight of the Flames next few seasons will be the NHL Entry Draft.

Really glad you shared this.

Now, never cheer for Calgary again.

[Ashasx]

Gotta be the Texas Stars.

[return to the red]

Jesus McGratten looks like a psycho...love it

[flylock shox]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

It ain't pretty because we have three young players to be excited about currently... Horak, Backlund and Brodie... hopefully you see that number more then double on opening night next season.

It probably won't be pretty on a lot of nights either but atleast you'll see that spark and excitement young players bring.

That's what I'm really looking forward to.

Right now though, I think all the moves (and non-moves, in Kipper's case) have taken a pretty heavy emotional toll on the team - they feel like they've been given up on.

Which, of course, it precisely what has happened and what needed to happen.

Next year should be a very welcome fresh start. Hopefully the fans prove their worth and support the young guys and the team through the rough patches at the start.

[Tinordi]

At least we gave some good pieces in place like Stajan.

[puckluck2]

I think the TSN monkey thinks up the questions for sportsnet trivia questions.

[Soulless Sisters]

Originally Posted by Jets4Life

I always liked the Flames and Oilers, but now I cheer for the Oilers. Edmonton is simply the more exciting team, and will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Calgary will eventually rebound, but that will take a few years. Possibly by the 2016-17 season. Once Kipper is gone, the highlight of the Flames next few seasons will be the NHL Entry Draft.

They'll be a force once they land a top-pairing 2-way guy on the blueline to round out Smid, Petry, Schultz, and Klefbom. Until then, I expect they'll be the perennial bubble squad alternating between 1st round disappointments as a low seed or marginally missing the postseason.

Kinda like Nashville all these years. Just my take.

[Gare Bear]

Is it sad when your best line are used to playing 4 minutes a game?

[StrykerSteve]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Yeah, I think he can make it was just questioning his ability to jump in right away. Love the way he has just consistently surprised.

I've had the opportunity to watch him play live in Kelowna a few times over the past few years, he's solid.

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by Jets4Life

I always liked the Flames and Oilers, but now I cheer for the Oilers. Edmonton is simply the more exciting team, and will be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. Calgary will eventually rebound, but that will take a few years. Possibly by the 2016-17 season. Once Kipper is gone, the highlight of the Flames next few seasons will be the NHL Entry Draft.

now please go haunt the greasers forum, buh by now.

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by Soulless Sisters

They'll be a force once they land a top-pairing 2-way guy on the blueline to round out Smid, Petry, Schultz, and Klefbom. Until then, I expect they'll be the perennial bubble squad alternating between 1st round disappointments as a low seed or marginally missing the postseason.

Kinda like Calgary all these years. Just my take.

[Perogy Man]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

So do we all have to announce when we leave now?

When are you leaving?

[J epworth]

Frick this is depressing to watch.

[Walter Reed]

Hard work paid off there ....

[Flash Walken]

"Wideman leading the rush-"

Exciting!

[Canuck-Hater]

Can't believe I'm saying this but I hope the Canucks absolutely destroy the Oilers tomorrow.