Western Conference Playoffs - Round 2: Flames vs Ducks (Ducks win 4-1)

[Otto-matic]

Outlandish bet time, If the Flames beat the Ducks. I'll get the Flames logo tattooed to my right arm/ with possible scorch appearance.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Outlandish bet time, If the Flames beat the Ducks. I'll get the Flames logo tattooed to my right arm/ with possible scorch appearance.

That's only outlandish within a specific context, and it depends entirely on whether you are more Gustavo Fring than Tuco Salamanca. Commit to that tattoo on your forehead, and I will be impressed.

[Gaudfather]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

That's only outlandish within a specific context, and it depends entirely on whether you are more Gustavo Fring than Tuco Salamanca. Commit to that tattoo on your forehead, and I will be impressed.

Ha ha - reminds me of a finance prof I had many years ago who always used the expression "what I'm trying to tattoo on your fat little forehead is ...."

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

Really great interview. Comes across as well spoken and humble.

Talks about his Mom telling him someday he would play in the NHL when he was playing house league hockey.

Also talks about going into see Burkie and Hartley one year ago saying he had a problem and asking for help. He says the the biggest thing was just telling some one he had a problem - he was afraid of what people would say/think.

Says in the Canucks series the thing he learned was not getting too high or too low and to forget about a loss right after it happened. He credited vets like Stajan and Jones for helping him adjust. The physicality thing comes natural and "just happened" he said.

That's a courageous kid

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Can somebody translate

Roger Millions ‏@RogMillions 3m3 minutes ago
Jonas Hiller didn't act like a man not starting Game one of #Flames series with #Ducks . Lots of smiles heading to familiar place.

This says that Hiller has been told that he is not, not starting.
That does not equate to a statement that he is starting.
It could also be as simple as "Hartley undecided", meaning Hiller has a shot to earn it this week through practice.

[Igster]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

This says that Hiller has been told that he is not, not starting.
That does not equate to a statement that he is starting.
It could also be as simple as "Hartley undecided", meaning Hiller has a shot to earn it this week through practice.

Flames on Facebook seem to think Hiller is the starter:

[Coach]

If the Flames beat the Ducks, we will win the Stanley Cup.

[heep223]

Hartley said Hiller is starting without a doubt, in his presser today.

[killer_carlson]

and Hiller may indeed be the starter.

However, Millions' tweet did not confirm the starter, rather it eliminated one of three possibilities (being that Ramo was for sure the starter).

(Hiller for sure
Ramo for sure
Undecided)

[handgroen]

Originally Posted by Otto-matic

Outlandish bet time, If the Flames beat the Ducks. I'll get the Flames logo tattooed to my right arm/ with possible scorch appearance.

scorch or bust

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Doesn't change the fact that they haven't won a game there since 2006.

Also doesn't change the fact that it's about relevant as the previous spins on a roulette wheel when putting up the next bet.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by MattyC

If the Flames beat the Ducks, we will win the Stanley Cup.

Well I hope so, but I really do feel like the Central division is the toughest this year. Got to hope the Wild and Hawks beat the crap out of each other and there's nothing left. And that's not meant to be a critique of our team, or me getting ahead of myself, just my thoughts on the match ups.

[PrettyBoyFlizzy]

I think we win this series. Anaheim is going to give us a different challenge but if we can get the top line of Anaheim to turn the puck over and create off the rush they don't have the speed to match us.

We have played them well the last few seasons, I think coach Bob is going to whip up a masterful plan.

Flames in 6

[hockey.modern]

Originally Posted by Gaudfather

One of the advantages the Flames may have on the Ducks in Round 2 is the conditioning angle. Not only are the Flames well conditioned they are also completely adjusted to playing at the higher elevation in Calgary compared to Anaheim which like Vancouver is at sea level.

Might make a difference in Game 6 in Calgary, maybe even in Games 3 and 4. It was noticeable that Vcr did not win a game in Calgary. Power of the C of Red and thinner air!

I don't know about that. Vancouver is also at sea level and we didn't do that well there.

[PrettyBoyFlizzy]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

I don't know about that. Vancouver is also at sea level and we didn't do that well there.

I think he was talking about games 3,4,6 when we ran those bums out of the building.

[Psytic]

We won't be able to Ferkland them with our physicality, so we will have to kill them with speed and stretch passes.

[Psytic]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Well I hope so, but I really do feel like the Central division is the toughest this year. Got to hope the Wild and Hawks beat the crap out of each other and there's nothing left. And that's not meant to be a critique of our team, or me getting ahead of myself, just my thoughts on the match ups.

I am praying for the Hawks if we make it through. We seriously have no answer for the Wild.

[Teroy]

Roast Duck!

[burn_this_city]

NHL.com interview with Johnny on the 2nd round and living in Calgary.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Teroy

Roast Duck!

you mean like this?