[GDT] Flames @ Blues, 1 pm, SNW

[Monahan For Mayor]

Russell is going to be exposed today if he can't make a pass out of his zone. The Blues are not the team to aimlessly throw the puck up the boards.

[killer_carlson]

Statement Game.

We need to win this one to send a message that we've made the next step

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Statement Game.

We need to win this one to send a message that we've made the next step

Yeah I couldn't agree more and just in general to establish a bit more separation from the pack in the standings.

But the sad part is that after a 7 game win streak I still have a sense of wonder as to if this team is for real? I think they are back, and I think it ultimately comes down to goaltending.

Sure, a few players started the season cold. But really? It was goaltending, and Ramo has stepped up in a big way over the last couple weeks. Good for him.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Saturday afternoon in St. Louis? Can't see the Flames winning this one, though it would be nice to see them buck some history and do something unexpected

[The_Rug]

First post on calgarypuck. Great write up! Better than anything TSN could write.

Finally an afternoon game. Going to try to catch this from a hostel in Milan before my flight back to Calgary! Haven't been able to watch a game all season, which wasn't so bad in October.

Expecting a big night from Monahan. Go Flames go!

[polak]

Gladly missing this one to go see Star Wars!

Hopefully were closing up a win by the time the movie is over. Although a win in the afternoon would be a surprise. This team seems to do poorly in afternoon games. GFG

[locsofblu]

Last time we won in St Louis was March 2011 when we destroyed them 6-0 . I seriously doubt we win today. That being said GO Flames GO.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I thought they had no chance last game and pulled it out, so who knows.

I hate afternoon games and don't have a great feeling about today so hope they can surprise me again. Be nice if Ramo continues his solid play.

[wired]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Time zones

never thought of that....

[Poe969]

Gaudreau will score and I think Bennett will put 3 in the back of the net.

Flames win 3-1

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Poe969

Gaudreau will score and I think Bennett will put 3 in the back of the net.

Flames win 3-1

You mean.....4-1?

[fire_starter]

Originally Posted by Poe969

Gaudreau will score and I think Bennett will put 3 in the back of the net.

Flames win 3-1

Shouldn't it be 4-1 then?

[dammage79]

This is an indicator game. Last couple of years the Flames have looked seriously out matched whenever they play the Blues. I'm hoping that they can go toe to toe with them today at least.

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

You mean.....4-1?

Originally Posted by fire_starter

Shouldn't it be 4-1 then?

I think he is making a joke about how Bennett always has a goal discounted because of inconclusiveness

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by fire_starter

Shouldn't it be 4-1 then?

Because one of those 2 Bennett's goals will be disallowed, cos it's Bennett

Edit: Beaten by Sureloss

[Gaudreau]

Let's go Ramo we could use another solid performance.

[sureLoss]

Roger Millions @RogMillions
#Flames are 28-34-3-1 in afternoon games since the 94-95 season ...but 2-1-1 last season.

[Samiz]

The Flames surprised me by being 7-0-0 on the month so I'm hoping they surprise me again by winning in St Louis in an afternoon game

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Roger Millions @RogMillions
#Flames are 28-34-3-1 in afternoon games since the 94-95 season ...but 2-1-1 last season.

I would have guessed that it's been worse than that.

HOPE!

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Good news everyone! I ate pancakes for brunch!