[GDT] First preseason games of the year! Calgary vs Edmonton Split Squad (6pm MT)

[Calgary4LIfe]

Hartley stated last year that he still wants Colborne to play center, and he moved him to wing only due to space issues. He wouldn't commit to saying that he saw Colborne as a winger or a center yet. Though Colborne did do better as a winger, he may just end up being a very good center. I am glad that they are trying him out there again.

[calgarybornnraised]

Who will be calling the games or is it just the arena feed?

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by endeavor

Keys to victory for the Oilers:
- Toe drags
- Jersey tosses
- Water bottle smashes

You forgot: fights on the bench over who ordered the anchovie pizzas.

[ignite09]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Interesting to see Colborne lining back up at center. He seems to be a much better fit on the wing, battling along the boards, with less responsibility in his game. Is it just for training camp or do the Flames see him back down the middle?

Thought I read on this site over the summer someone in management say they prefer him at the center position. Maybe during a season ticket holder event, or end of season interview but I thought it was posted on here somewhere.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

There better not be any black outs for non locals.

Me thinks we non-locals might be screwed.

[Finger Cookin]

I think I'm just going to watch the game in Calgary. I've tried watching split squad games on two monitors before, and it felt like I wasn't seeing anything.

[Arya Stark]

I think we win the game here and lose the game in Edmonton.

6-2 Flames in Calgary.

4-0 Oilers in Edmonton.

[Finger Cookin]

We lose here, but win in Edmonton due to a David Jones hat trick. CP is offline for hours due to the traffic surge.

[BloodFetish]

I've spent the last few hours calculating mean average scores between the two teams, and have concluded tonight's games will both be 8-1 victories for the Flames.

[Finger Cookin]

Originally Posted by chubeyr1

No Smith, and no Ferland?

Kinda disappointed by this. Two power forwards not dressed? They hurt?

Predictions tonight?.................Pain..................

I think Calgary loses both games, yet abuse the oilers badly in scraps and hitting. Gaudreau survives, yet he is still cheap shotted.

After the game the fans want blood, BOA is re kindled.

If its a boring game I will go down to either rink and scrap with wolf, just to make sure someone gets their butt kicked ( don't hold me to that statement ).

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=138587

[Believer]

Any options that you guys know for someone in bc to watch the games? Sportsnet stream says its available in alberta sask and nwt. Please pm me.

[You Need a Thneed]

17-0 Calgary in the game here.

45-1 Calgary in the game up in Edmonton.

[BACKCHECK!!!]

I would also appreciate a PM if anyone knows a reliable way to get these games outside of Alberta.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by BACKCHECK!!!

I would also appreciate a PM if anyone knows a reliable way to get these games outside of Alberta.

The Flames site is streaming them aren't they? I don't see why they wouldn't be available to those outside of AB.

[Flamescat]

Can't wait for puck drop. Go flames Go!

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Flamescat

Can't wait for puck drop. Go flames Go!

I've been waiting for this meme. Love it!

Next up: "I'm Mr. Wolf... I solve problems."

[RisebroughRuinedMyYouth]

nvm --- got my time zones confused.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by MyFlamesFirst

I'm torn on the games. I may be one of the few that watches the one in Edmonton. I want to see what baertschi and Granlund can do. Also want to see wolf again (watching that Dino stream didn't do me any justice), and continue watching Austin Caroll, who has impressed me up to this point. Then again, Johnny G. I guess I'm just happy that this is my toughest decision I'll have to make today.

I agree. I'd probably be watching that one if I wasn't going to the game. Wanted to see McDonald, Granlund and Ortio.

[Gaskal]

Instead of a split squad vs Edmonton to focus on for competition - it turns into a fierce competition between Flames teams on "Who can score more goals vs the Oilers".


"Ah damn Staj, Johnny just lit them up again. Let's try and bang two in before the period ends so we can even things up with the home squad."

[Freeway]

Very excited to see Gaudreau's first game in Calgary. Pre-season or not, that's pretty cool.