[News] 2017-18 NHL schedule release!

[hwy19man]

The schedule will probably be released next Tuesday!
John Shannon has said home opening games will come out this Friday.
https://mobile.twitter.com/JSportsnet/status/874273513342939136

[squiggs96]

Here's hoping the home openers get announced today. It's getting a little late in New York on a Friday.

[djsFlames]

Man I'm sick of waiting for everything to happen. First it was finals. Now Trades, Vegas, schedules, jerseys.

Hurry the eff up.

[GioforPM]

Looking forward to the Flames dates in Vegas. Though I'm now thinking Nashville might be better. Actually, a Vegas-Nashville roadie would be awesome.

[Toonage]

Hope there is a home date on Oct 21. Fingers crossed.

[Erick Estrada]

I really hope they don't open against the Oilers or Canucks and ideally don't face either team in the first month. Regardless of the coach or players on the roster the Flames seem to be perennial slow starters since the 2004 lockout and you can argue the Oilers cemented their spot ahead of the Flames in the regular season based on the opening two games alone last season. Would be nice to open up on an eastern road trip or something as if the Flames are going to come out of the gates slow I would prefer they give up free points to teams that aren't in the division if possible.

[djsFlames]

Yeah I hate those Oiler/Canuck home and homes to start. It's annoying mainly cause the Flames have typically rusty starts and the games are usually awful hockey with too much pressure surrounding them, then also grants those teams early bragging rights when we don't hit the ground running, even though we always play them better later in the season.

[Mister Yamoto]

When the schedule comes out is when the Olympic dream will be !00% dead.

[Love]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I really hope they don't open against the Oilers or Canucks and ideally don't face either team in the first month. Regardless of the coach or players on the roster the Flames seem to be perennial slow starters since the 2004 lockout and you can argue the Oilers cemented their spot ahead of the Flames in the regular season based on the opening two games alone last season. Would be nice to open up on an eastern road trip or something as if the Flames are going to come out of the gates slow I would prefer they give up free points to teams that aren't in the division if possible.

Or it'd be nicer if management made their roster decisions earlier in the preseason so the team could have a few games to gel. I'm pretty sure we were running all new lines and pairings to start the season, and then we were all confused why the team was playing with no composure.

[TheFlamesVan]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Looking forward to the Flames dates in Vegas. Though I'm now thinking Nashville might be better. Actually, a Vegas-Nashville roadie would be awesome.

I'm just hoping one of those options is on a Saturday.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Love

Or it'd be nicer if management made their roster decisions earlier in the preseason so the team could have a few games to gel. I'm pretty sure we were running all new lines and pairings to start the season, and then we were all confused why the team was playing with no composure.

I think Gulutzan has to tighten things up in preseason this year in the last few games of preseason put most of the final roster together and have the guys playing with regular season intensity. They seemed to be playing at half speed and no line cohesion last preseason and it showed as they were unprepared to start the season.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I really hope they don't open against the Oilers or Canucks and ideally don't face either team in the first month. Regardless of the coach or players on the roster the Flames seem to be perennial slow starters since the 2004 lockout and you can argue the Oilers cemented their spot ahead of the Flames in the regular season based on the opening two games alone last season. Would be nice to open up on an eastern road trip or something as if the Flames are going to come out of the gates slow I would prefer they give up free points to teams that aren't in the division if possible.

Cemented their spot over the flames on those two games? Um, didn't Calgary pass Edmonton in February?

Sure, you can argue those games cemented it, but you would be wrong.

[Ben_in_Canada]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Looking forward to the Flames dates in Vegas. Though I'm now thinking Nashville might be better. Actually, a Vegas-Nashville roadie would be awesome.

I've been waiting for this schedule for months so I can book the time off for exactly this.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Here's hoping the home openers get announced today. It's getting a little late in New York on a Friday.

There are two sources reporting that the home openers will be announced on Wednesday, June 21 and the entire league schedule released on Thursday, June 22.
"The Sabres open at home on Thursday, Oct. 5 or Friday, October 6 and then hit the road on an extended trip."
http://buffalonews.com/2017/06/17/inside-nhl-golden-knights-arent-team-watch-big-week-drafts/
https://mobile.twitter.com/SWhyno/status/875098014695796736

[Tsawwassen]

Here are the home openers for all 31 teams (and road openers for most).
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/battle-alberta-headlines-nhls-home-opener-schedules/



Wednesday, Oct. 4
Sportsnet doubleheader
Maple Leafs at Jets
Flames at Oilers
NBCSN doubleheader
Blues at Penguins
Flyers at Sharks

Thursday, Oct. 5
Avalanche at Rangers
Wild at Red Wings
Flyers at Kings
Capitals at Senators
Coyotes at Ducks
Predators at Bruins
Canadiens at Sabres
Penguins at Blackhawks

Friday, Oct. 6
Islanders at Blue Jackets
Golden Knights at Stars
Panthers at Lightning

Saturday, Oct. 7
HNIC doubleheader
Canadiens at Capitals
Rangers at Leafs
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Jets at Flames
Oilers at Canucks

Wild at Hurricanes
Avalanche at Devils
Sabres at Islanders
Lightning at Panthers
Golden Knights at Coyotes
Stars at Blues

Tuesday, Oct. 10
Flyers at Predators
Coyotes at Knights
Blackhawks at Canadiens

Wednesday, Oct. 11
Bruins at Avalanche

Saturday, Oct. 14
Blue Jackets at Wild
Capitals at Flyers

[sureLoss]

2 games in vegas Feb 21 & March 18

[Otto-matic]

Oh dear, At the Honda house of Horrors for Game 3....

[shotinthebacklund]

the curse ends October 9th. excellent. get it done early this year

[Otto-matic]

Dang Flames don't play Vegas till January. CP Vegas trip on Feb 21st?

[Nsd1]

Cool, Vegas to finish the season. When was the last time the Flames finished at home? Seems like they've been in California for a few seasons.