[GDT] Flames @ Avs 7pm (SNW, SN960)

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

They did it in a five game playoff series, but other than that Colorado's record in games v. Calgary has been decidedly unimpressive.

I expect that the Flames are not so eager to roll over and die as you are.

Yeah, it took them 5 games to win 4 games. Thats pretty conclusive.

Well I would hope not. They're the ones actually getting paid to do this.

Originally Posted by Buff

Just in the playoffs last year.

In regular season last year we were 3-1 against Colorado. Over the past 3 years combined we were 8-2 against Colorado.

'Just in the playoffs.'

Glad those dont mean anything.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Locke

’Just in the playoffs.'

Glad those dont mean anything.

They don’t. It’s a new season. Whatever happened last April is pretty irrelevant on opening night.


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[Wastedyouth]

Go in assuming a loss and come away not disappointed, is my strategy.

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah, it took them 5 games to win 4 games. Thats pretty conclusive.

Well I would hope not. They're the ones actually getting paid to do this.



'Just in the playoffs.'

Glad those dont mean anything.

It does. But playoffs and regular season are two different beasts. We're talking about regular season games right now. Let's talk about playoff performance again in April.

[D as in David]

Bennett with a three point night - still in playoff mode.

[Textcritic]

I am also expecting a close loss. The difference from some of you is that I do not believe that the Colorado Avalanche are the reincarnation of the 1972 Montreal Canadiens.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Locke

'Just in the playoffs.'

Glad those dont mean anything.

Yeah. It means something to that season.

But I have great news for you: it's a new season.

[TheIronMaiden]

1. Mark Giordano is one goal from tying Bill Gadsby and becoming 57th all time in goal as an NHL defensemen. He will do so in 400 fewer games even if it takes him 15 to put one in the net.
2. Johnny Gaudreau is two points from passing Joe Mullen and becoming 17th all time in points as a Flame.
3. Sam Bennett is 8 PIM from tying Brad McCrimmon and becoming 53rd all time in penalty minutes. We will have to see how well Bennett and Zadorov remember one another.
4. Mikael Backlund is one short handed goal from passing Joe Nieuwendyk and becoming 6th all time as a Calgary Flame. Sort of lame thing to watch for, all the same the active stat leaders are bumping against some of the all time greats.
5. David Rittich is one win from passing Jonas Hiller and becoming 15th all time. He will reach that milestone in at least 11 fewer games.
6. Mark Giordano is one point from passing Eric Vail and becoming 9th all time as a Calgary Flames for points.
7. Milan Lucic is 2 goals from reaching a career 200.

[Makarov]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

1. Mark Giordano is one goal from tying Bill Gadsby and becoming 57th all time in goal as an NHL defensemen. He will do so in 400 fewer games even if it takes him 15 to put one in the net.
2. Johnny Gaudreau is two points from passing Joe Mullen and becoming 17th all time in points as a Flame.
3. Sam Bennett is 8 PIM from tying Brad McCrimmon and becoming 53rd all time in penalty minutes. We will have to see how well Bennett and Zadorov remember one another.
4. Mikael Backlund is one short handed goal from passing Joe Nieuwendyk and becoming 6th all time as a Calgary Flame. Sort of lame thing to watch for, all the same the active stat leaders are bumping against some of the all time greats.
5. David Rittich is one win from passing Jonas Hiller and becoming 15th all time. He will reach that milestone in at least 11 fewer games.
6. Mark Giordano is one point from passing Eric Vail and becoming 9th all time as a Calgary Flames for points.
7. Milan Lucic is 2 goals from reaching a career 200.

I predict that each and every one of these milestones is reached tonight.

[PugnaciousIntern]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

So....lets see if our forwards can backcheck snd slow down the avs thru thr neutral zone.....the avs i predict will be the team on top of the conference all year.
Id rather be looking down than up at them in the standings.

JG has been such a strong backchecker this preseason. He sure got the message, and hopefully the rest follow. While Gio is the obvious captain, a strong work ethic from JG especially on the defensive side could do wonders to motivate and lead the team.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Makarov

I predict that each and every one of these milestones is reached tonight.

A fighting major for Bennett? Four minors? A game misconduct? I kind of hope he doesn't reach that milestone in one game.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

They don’t. It’s a new season. Whatever happened last April is pretty irrelevant on opening night.


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The past didn't mean anything in the Honda Center either, yet 15 years. One would almost think that there's a mental aspect to sports.

[MissTeeks]

[Toonage]

^ Obviously.

[Coach]

Booya.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by nik-

The past didn't mean anything in the Honda Center either, yet 15 years. One would almost think that there's a mental aspect to sports.

15 years v. four games. Do you honestly think that Colorado is burrowed in the Flames's heads that deeply after a single playoff series?

I do not. It should be a good game tonight, and it's one that I think the Flames can win.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

15 years v. four games. Do you honestly think that Colorado is burrowed in the Flames's heads that deeply after a single playoff series?

I do not. It should be a good game tonight, and it's one that I think the Flames can win.

With the beating they got, they might be. I'm sure not ready to dismiss it outright.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by nik-

With the beating they got, they might be. I'm sure not ready to dismiss it outright.

Neither am I. I just don't see why we should on the other hand merely accept that the Flames will be embarrassed by Colorado tonight.

[timbit]

Would everyone be alright if the Flames lost their first regular season game tonight but won their final playoff game in June?

[CaptainYooh]

Flames’ hockey is back. Can’t wait.
Go Flames!