[GDT] Calgary Flames at Chicago Blackhawks 5:00pm TV: SNW, NBCSCH - RADIO SN960

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by fire_starter

Nah the Blues just lost to the Habs and are having a mediocre season. But saying that, the Blues always seem to have the flames number at home.

The Blues are right behind the wild card pack and have a bunch of home games in hand - they will be looking at these 2 games with the Flames as a chance to reel in one of the teams ahead of them in the standings

For the Flames, it will be an opportunity to essentially eliminate one of the teams behind them

[direwolf]

These are the games where the Flames really need to take advantage. Anything less than 2 points tonight would be incredibly disappointing. Get it done, boys.

[Erick Estrada]

Flames can't afford to take any opponent for granted. Hopefully they can get out to a comfortable lead as they did against the Islanders as they need more games where they don't have to scratch and claw for 60 minutes as you need some easy nights mixed in to make the season less of a grind.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Flames can't afford to take any opponent for granted. Hopefully they can get out to a comfortable lead as they did against the Islanders as they need more games where they don't have to scratch and claw for 60 minutes as you need some easy nights mixed in to make the season less of a grind.

Like the game against Anaheim. Dominated the game yet we found ourselves in OT.

A couple of 4-7 goal games hopefully loosens up the sticks.

[thefoss1957]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I watched Chicago play against Arizona the other night ... Stalock was out of his mind. He's so much fun to watch, a true throwback. Reminds me a little of Wolf with how athletic and dynamic he is in the crease.

He has a .921 on the year on that Blackhawks team after missing basically two full seasons while recovering from myocarditis. One of the best stories of the year.

It looks like Stalock will get a consecutive start tonight....

[Flames1217]

Originally Posted by jg13

Any news from morning skate? Pelletier or Duehr in?

Optional skate this morning.

Won't know until warmups.

[ComixZone]

Flames should win this one, and they have to win this one. You can’t drop points to a team like this when you’re in a playoff race.

[Vinny01]

This will officially complete 50% of the season. It would be a nice chance for the Flames to pad some stats and a nice dominating win could result in a double digit goal differential and a win would have them on pace for 94pts.

Not an overly impressive first half but I am okay with what they have done. I set an arbitrary timeline of half of the season to let this team gel. As the season goes on I expect significant improvement and anticipate this to be one of the very best teams in the league from here on out. If not I will probably be judging them more harshly than I have.

I haven’t checked if Pelletier is playing but the fact he is with the big club is encouraging and I feel like he could be the key piece missing on the Kadri line. Hopefully he plays soon

For tonight I feel confident as they are playing the worst team in the league and I feel like this group is a little more humble and knows they need the points and can’t take the Hawks lightly.

[Sandman]

I just gotta say a huge thanks to Cheese for the GDT posts!!! This board is lucky to have you!

[Manhattanboy]

So some rumour kicking around that Bettman is looking for ways to ensure Bedard does not go to CHI because of scandal. Not sure there’s much he can do.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

So some rumour kicking around that Bettman is looking for ways to ensure Bedard does not go to CHI because of scandal. Not sure there’s much he can do.

What scandal?

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

What scandal?

The abuse scandal.

[jg13]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1612230141580558343

[sonq]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1612231989918154756

Lineups stay the same, as excpected

[Reggie Dunlop]

With the optional skate this morning, it's no surprise the callups are scratched.

[thefoss1957]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

So some rumour kicking around that Bettman is looking for ways to ensure Bedard does not go to CHI because of scandal. Not sure there’s much he can do.

The time to have punished the 'Hawks was when Bowman was still in the front office, unless you are talking about just a fine.



Personally, I am hoping the ping pong ball gods punish the 'Hawks for tanking, which I still feel is akin to game fixing....

[sonq]

Oh my god, Flames fans going crazy on Twitter for Pelletier not playing. Apparently Sutter needs to be fired. Like why do these people want to throw that kid into the lineup when he has not even practiced with the team

[Burning Beard]

Originally Posted by sonq

Oh my god, Flames fans going crazy on Twitter for Pelletier not playing. Apparently Sutter needs to be fired. Like why do these people want to throw that kid into the lineup when he has not even practiced with the team

Because they are stupid idiots.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by sonq

Oh my god, Flames fans going crazy on Twitter for Pelletier not playing. Apparently Sutter needs to be fired. Like why do these people want to throw that kid into the lineup when he has not even practiced with the team

Hockey Twitter is pretty bad. I knew Pelts wasn't gonna draw in today

[codynw]

I’m unfortunately stuck in Edmonton for the night, any Flames friendly pubs I can catch the game at?