2014 Draft Party

[djsFlames]

Innit is an English slang.

Ain't is more of an American slang than an Edmontonian slang lol.

I go American with my slang from time to time for the enjoyment of it. It's cool, but please never associate me with Edmonton again.

[Phaneufenstein]

I seen that before

[Alexander The Great]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

People get this all wrong. The party Edmonton has is a draft lottery party. The flames are picking 4th that is determined so I don't see anything against people getting together to watch. The worst is after a failed season gathering to celebrate a 30th place finish to see if they get the top pick. The NHL draft is full of trades/speculation and is the most entertaining non-hockey event of the year IMO.

I was thinking along these lines. Maybe EVENT would have a more appropriate word. Most Canadians I've met enjoy drinking beer and talking about hockey...

[Dion]

Originally Posted by CubicleGeek

^^

No, no, I think you got it wrong - Edmonton holds the Annual First Overall Pick Parade.

[RM14]

I did the one at flames central a few years back. The year we traded for Mike Cammeleri. Since it was on a Friday after work it was actually pretty fun to get a bunch of flames fans together and have some beers in the summer. And when the trade went down the place erupted.

[FBI]

My 2014 draft party will be refresh CP every 5 seconds throughout the day to see what you guys have to say..

[zukes]

Because of the flooding I was in Calgary last year working. I worked in the morning then drank copious amounts of beer while watching the draft in my hotel room

[Hank Hill]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

It will be on NHLnetwork. Charter cable doesn't have that channel I don't think though

How is the second day draft coverage on the NHL Network?

I might subscribe to that channel for the month to watch the draft this year after watching last years compressed draft format

[nik-]

I'm gonna party on my couch ... by myself ... with about 8-10 czech pilsners

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Hank Hill

How is the second day draft coverage on the NHL Network?

I might subscribe to that channel for the month to watch the draft this year after watching last years compressed draft format

In past years, they have streamed it on NHL.com. The coverage isn't really anything special. After the first round, they go pretty quickly with all the picks being made from each team's table, so they only give analysis of a small number of the picks.

I find you get better coverage of the Flames' picks by listening to The Fan. They usually get interviews with each pick shortly after he's drafted.

[ToraToraTora]

I agree with some of the previous guys: there is a distinct difference between a draft party and a draft lottery party.

At a draft party you have fun watching your team pick someone who will hopefully be a cornerstone of the franchise in the future. Every team has a pick.

At a draft lottery party, you celebrate your last place team getting a good pick because of how terrible the team is. You then celebrate how that pick will immediately be a cornerstone of your franchise until your team ruins them.

The key difference is that at the draft everyone gets a pick. At the lottery, only 14 teams get a pick and only 3 or 4 have a realistic shot.

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[Believer]

Any fellow CPers live in Kelowna that want to get together for the draft?

[MissTeeks]

Pinder just mentioned that he was hosting a draft party at Flames Central

[Robbob]

Thought about going out to a pub or such to watch the draft, but if there is one thing I found from attending the draft last year. It sucks only having your cell phone to look up extra info. At least hunkering down you can TSN on the TV, stream another radio feed, and CP up hitting refresh. Plus the beer is cheaper.

[RM14]

Pinder just mentioned that he was hosting a draft party at Flames Central

Did he say if it was the Friday or the Saturday?

[Montek]

Sorry if this has been asked before or it's a stupid question, but is the first day of the draft just the first round, and the second day the rest of the rounds?

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by Montek

Sorry if this has been asked before or it's a stupid question, but is the first day of the draft just the first round, and the second day the rest of the rounds?

Yes.

[RM14]

I just received the following email. I know sometimes people miss emails from the flames so here are the details for the official draft party.

2014 Flames Draft Party

Friday, June 27 @ Flames Central

219, 8 Ave SW


Doors @ 4pm, NHL Draft @ 5pm

$10/person (includes taxes & fees)

All proceeds donated to the Southern Alberta
Red Cross - Flood Relief Program

As a Calgary Flames Ticket Holder, you and a guest are invited to join us on Friday, June 27 for the Flames NHL Draft Party at Flames Central!

This invitation is for Flames Ticket Holders and one guest only (max. 2 tickets per account). This invitation is non-transferable. Space is limited and all seating is general admission.

Each Flames Draft Party ticket includes:
Entry to the Flames Draft Party
Two (2) complimentary drink tickets
Appetizer buffet
Prize draw ballot

Win a Trip for Two to California!

Guess who the Flames will pick in the first round and you could win a trip for two to sunny California to watch the Flames play on the road during the 2014-15 season!

Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodation for two nights, game tickets for two. Game to be determined upon the release of the 2014-15 NHL schedule. Must be in attendance to enter draw and win. Trip contest ballots must be submitted by 5:00pm on event day.

[spuzzum]

"Guess who the Flames will pick in the first round and you could win a trip for two to sunny California to watch the Flames play on the road during the 2014-15 season!

Trip includes airfare for two, hotel accommodation for two nights, game tickets for two. Game to be determined upon the release of the 2014-15 NHL schedule. Must be in attendance to enter draw and win. Trip contest ballots must be submitted by 5:00pm on event day."

I had an inspired moment. Thought it said who the Flames will play in the first round.

[bubbsy]

anybody know what channel/station will be playing the draft here in canada?