[PGT] Flames win the home opener!

[Bingo]

Game Takes: Flames 3 Canucks 0

- Flames win 4th straight home opener against Vancouver
- Jacob Markstrom pitches a shut out
- Flames score three powerplay goals
- Off to a solid 1-0-1 start

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

Something is different about the PP this year but it’s looking good. Also Vancouver how do let your best player leave haha.

Changing who is high with Andersson. It was Johnny, Lindholm and Chucky at different times.

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

Did I really see Johnny being quite a bit more "physical"? Went into the boards with guys a couple of times in the corners and behind the net, took a few hits...if he keeps this up...who knows?

True! And as an added feature, her never once skated into the offensive zone, got trapped low and tried to fire it in off of the goalie's helmet from the corner goal line.

Like the jam he brought through the whole game.

[Eric Vail]

Originally Posted by Macho0978

Mangiapane is a beast. Kid has some much heart. Never quits on any play. That 3rd line is very exciting. Can't wait for next game.

Dube fits perfectly with lindy and Tkachuk. So fast

Who is better Dube or Mangiapane? Who is going to be better?

[djsFlames]

The tic-tac-toes between Lindy/Tkachuk/Monahan on the PP were fun to watch.

I'm relieved that it's no longer just Gaudreau by his lonesome trying to force the puck through to Monahan.

[Boreal]

Lots of positives tonight. Can’t wait for Mangy & Dube to breakout.

[RM14]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

Something is different about the PP this year but it’s looking good. Also Vancouver how do let your best player leave haha.

Experience

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

How many posts did the Canucks get?

Zero that I saw.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

Who is better Dube or Mangiapane? Who is going to be better?

This is the greatest question. Lets sign them both to 6x4!

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

How many posts did the Canucks get?

Zero.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

Who is better Dube or Mangiapane? Who is going to be better?

That's a good question, and one I'm not prepared to answer yet. I liked what we saw from both of them tonight.

[Rutuu]

I'm not a Bennett hater, but for some reason this year I just believe when we eventually part ways with the guy, he'll be easily forgettable somewhere else in the league.

It feels like a version of Kris Russell or Curtis Glencross.

[zamler]

This is the first time I've logged in for months is ATL still going to be a thing?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Zero.

Same with Stanley Cups

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

Who is better Dube or Mangiapane? Who is going to be better?

With Mangiapane being older & physically more mature I think Dube will have a higher ceiling, but I’m excited for both of them to carry a heavier load as time goes on - full heart & grit.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

Who is better Dube or Mangiapane? Who is going to be better?

I think Mangiapane's offensive ceiling is higher.
He has been more productive than Dube at every level, especially the CHL.

Dube might be the better all-around player though.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Something feels and looks different about Gaudreau. Not trying to do too much, looks stronger to me

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by schteve_d

I haven't watched a lot of Markstrom in the past but it just seems in these first couple of games that he has the "Smith-esque" tendency to wander and try to do too much with the puck. I hope that's not the case as that really got on my nerves!

lol this is your take from that game?

[Dion]

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Great team win tonight.



Markstrom working this past offseason:

Markstrom tonight