Western Conf Playoffs - Round 1: Flames vs. Hughson's Canucks (Flames lead 3-2)

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by jaikorven

Well I changed my avatar due to potentially being considered sexist. I will say that the biggest reason that 'sisters' stuck and worked in so many peoples minds is due to the way the two words roll together, but that is beside the point. I will refrain from using it again. Hopefully this one works for everyone.

And GFG!!!!

I'm offended because your avatar is insensitive to the multitudes of people who involuntarily died from choking.

Better put Sedin Sisters back up

[jaikorven]

I just can't win, I guess...lol

[Mattman]

I have no clue where to post this but I love it:

https://soundcloud.com/1031virginrad...playoff-anthem


I wouldn't say I'm jealous of Winnipegs fanbase but they have some serious fans that do things like this.

[BCF]

Originally Posted by theoforever

P.J. Stock on Hockey Central at Noon, besides himself on how lucky Flames are. The nit thinks that Johnny an Sean had career years and will never repeat that. What a tool. More ammunition. Flames in 7.

I really hate PJ stock as an analyst... I can tell you as a Canucks fan there are a lot of Canucks fans who put the flames in the same category of the 2009-10 Blackhawks.

Canucks are very lucky Gio is out. Just some stats to think about...

In 83 career regular season games vs. Calgary, Henrik Sedin has 13 goals and 60 assists for 73 points. The only team he has scored more against is the Edmonton Oilers (78 points in 81 career games)

In 79 career regular season games vs. Calgary, Daniel Sedin has 27 goals and 52 assists for 79 points. This is his highest point total vs. any team in the NHL.

[jaikorven]

Won't be long till Flames have similar things out...I hope. I lack the skill.

[edslunch]

I'm in Australia for games 3,4 and 5. Can anyone there comment on my options for watching? Needs to be recorded since I will be working

[Southside]

Would it be safe to assume that Rogers hands this series to Ball and Hrudey? Please.

[polak]

Originally Posted by malcolmk14

Lots left. Considered buying a couple and trying to StubHub them, but I wouldn't like it if Canucks fans living outside of Calgary did it to me... So I'm not going to do it to them. Lol

My buddy and I bought tickets to every game so that we could pick the one or two that work best. We will be selling the rest.

I'm kinda nervous with how easy it was to get them all though. O'well.

It's an investment I guess!

Anyone know how fast they'll post the schedule after Saturdays game?

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by BCF

In 83 career regular season games vs. Calgary, Henrik Sedin has 13 goals and 60 assists for 73 points. The only team he has scored more against is the Edmonton Oilers (78 points in 81 career games)

In 79 career regular season games vs. Calgary, Daniel Sedin has 27 goals and 52 assists for 79 points. This is his highest point total vs. any team in the NHL.

They aren't the same players who put up the bulk of those points from 2005-2012. They are PP specialists now (albeit very good ones) who will struggle with the lack of PPs in the playoffs and with Calgary's insane discipline. This series is going to come down to whether or not Vancouver can shut down Calgary's top line, and if they can, if any of Calgary's 2nd-4th lines step up. If someone like Backlund can channel his inner John Druce, that will go a long way. This series will be decided by unlikely heroes (either team) or Monahudreau IMO.

[Blaster86]

Bring on the Hughson!

[Nuckleduster]

You know, since 1989, whenever these two teams have met in the first round, good things happen to the winner. Here's hoping it repeats itself!

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

They aren't the same players who put up the bulk of those points from 2005-2012. They are PP specialists now (albeit very good ones) who will struggle with the lack of PPs in the playoffs and with Calgary's insane discipline. This series is going to come down to whether or not Vancouver can shut down Calgary's top line, and if they can, if any of Calgary's 2nd-4th lines step up. If someone like Backlund can channel his inner John Druce, that will go a long way. This series will be decided by unlikely heroes (either team) or Monahudreau IMO.

Since when are two guys who are 11th and 22nd in the NHL in ES points PP specialists?

[Mattman]

I still find it hilarious that we didn't move any prospects or picks to "upgrade" the team at the deadline. Can't trade for character...

St. Louis 107pts
In: Cracknell, Michalek, (Conditional pick), Bortuzzo, 2015 7th, Jokinen
Out: (Future considerations), Letunov, Cole, Lindstrom, 2016 6th,

Nashvile 104pts
In: Santorielli, Franson
Out: Jokinen, Leipsic, 2015 1st

Chicago 102pts
In: Desjarden, Timonen, Vermette
Out: Smith, 2017 7th, 2015 2nd, 2016 4th, Dalback, 2015 1st

Anahiem 107pts
In: Despres, Holzer, Wisniewski, 2015 3rd, Sekac
Out: Lovejoy, Brewer, 2016 5th, Bourque, 2015 2nd, Karlsson, Smith- Pelly

Vancouver 99pt
In: Baertschi, Conacher
Out: 2015 2nd, Jeffery

Calgary 97pts
In: 2015 2nd, 2015 2nd, 2015 3rd
Out: Glencross, Baertschi

Minnesota 100pts
In: Stewart, Bergenhiem, 2015 7th, Leopold, Knight
Out: 2016 3rd, 2017 2nd, Phillips

Winnipeg 97pts
In: Myers, Stafford, Armia, Lemieux, 2015 1st, Tlusty, Stempniak,
Out: Kane, Bogosian, 2016 3rd, 2015 6th, Klingberg

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Los Angeles- ELIMINATED
In: Sekera (Injured 3 weeks after trade)
Out: 2016 1st, Mckeown

[Southside]

Originally Posted by Blaster86

Bring on the Hughson!

That may be better than Garrett and Shorthouse, but, I would really hope for Ball and Hrudey.

[HOOT]

Inexperience in the playoffs will hurt the Flames but will make a series out of it. Canucks in 6

Going to game 2 in Vancouver (or 4...whatever it works out to be) so should be fun. Can't wait to flip some cars!

GO FLAMES GO!!!

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by Southside

That may be better than Garrett and Shorthouse, but, I would really hope for Ball and Hrudey.

It'll be Hughson. He usually requests the Canucks if they're playing.

But I wouldn't fight Ball and Hrudey.

I wouldn't fight Shorthouse and Hrudey.

I want Garrett no where near a play-off series.

[CroFlames]

Best would be Ball & Hrudey

2nd Best would be Hughson & Simpson

Worst is Shorty and Garret, but only because Garrett brings down Shorty. Shorty alone is better than Hughson & Simpson duo.

Man Garrett sucks. I hope that's not offensive though.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by HOOT

Inexperience in the playoffs will hurt the Flames but will make a series out of it. Canucks in 6

Going to game 2 in Vancouver (or 4...whatever it works out to be) so should be fun. Can't wait to flip some cars!

GO FLAMES GO!!!

That's evidence bro. Didn't you learn your lesson in 2011? LOL.

There were tons of idiots who got nabbed because they proudly posted their crimes on social media.

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Southside

That may be better than Garrett and Shorthouse, but, I would really hope for Ball and Hrudey.

In the best case, we would get Calgary announcers in Calgary, and Vancouver announcers in Vancouver. But given how cheap Rogers is and how much they pander to the Vancouver market, we'll probably have to endure Shorthouse and Garrett for the entire season if we're really unlucky, or Hughson and Garrett if we're only moderately unlucky.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Fire of the Phoenix

They aren't the same players who put up the bulk of those points from 2005-2012. They are PP specialists now (albeit very good ones) who will struggle with the lack of PPs in the playoffs and with Calgary's insane discipline. This series is going to come down to whether or not Vancouver can shut down Calgary's top line, and if they can, if any of Calgary's 2nd-4th lines step up. If someone like Backlund can channel his inner John Druce, that will go a long way. This series will be decided by unlikely heroes (either team) or Monahudreau IMO.

They were also peaking as our team was declining. So a lot of points is going to happen against a weak team you play a lot.