[GDT] Calgary Flames at Edmonton Oilers BOA 8:00pm TV: SN1, TVAS - RADIO SN960

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[Strange Brew]

This is the perfect opener for the Flames IMO. No real downside. YOu're playing a team who has been in the finals last two years on the road, you're expected to lose. But a win really kind of deflates the Oilers balloon.

[Saqe]

Is Parekh not playing?

[Toonage]

Not tonight, no

[Lewis_D]

Ugh this broadcast is just gonna be insufferable droning on about 97 the whole time (probably more than usual)

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Lewis_D

Ugh this broadcast is just gonna be insufferable droning on about 97 the whole time (probably more than usual)

God bless the mute button.

[EVERLAST]

McDavid
Whitemud
Man kissing grandma
Germs
SNOT
Sweatpants with good shoes
I keep forgetting NO more gluegun in E=NG

Go Flames Go

And as Steve Armitage once said " he could go all the way" !!

Let's get these points fellas.

[442scotty]

Play well and score some nice goals that’s all I want

[Eric Vail]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1975682635419779323

That's a lot of rookies/unproven NHL players.

Savoie - 21 years old. 5 NHL games - 1 point. 54 points in the AHL last year.
Philip - 27 years old. 15 NHL games - 2 points. 35 points in the AHL last year
Howard - 21 years old. Rookie.
Tomasek - 29 years old. Undrafted rookie.
Regula - 25 years old. 22 NHL games. Played all last year in the AHL

There are these guys, who aren't really coming off brilliant seasons as well:

Podkolzin - 24 years old. 82 games, 24 points
Frederick - 27 years old. 58 games, 15 points, including the playoffs: 80 games, 19 points. Brutal stats for a first liner.
Mangiapane - 29 years old. 81 games, 28 points.
Kapanen - 29 years old. 67 NHL games last year, 14 points, -22.

How many of these guys will not be in the NHL by Christmas?

[Dion]

[Reggie Dunlop]

Up front, the Flames boast a forward group that’s deep, dynamic, and dangerous. Jonathan Huberdeau is back in top form, ready to orchestrate the offense with his elite playmaking. Nazem Kadri brings playoff pedigree and tenacity, anchoring a middle six that’s as gritty as it is skilled. New additions like Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee inject creativity and speed, while Connor Zary and Matt Coronato are primed for breakout campaigns. Yegor Sharangovich and Martin Pospisil offer versatility and edge, and Mikael Backlund continues to be the heartbeat of Calgary’s two-way game. Blake Coleman and Ryan Lomberg round out a bottom six that’s built for pressure and momentum shifts. Add in exciting youngsters like Matvei Gridin and Sam Honzek for scoring depth.

The defense is where Calgary’s transformation truly shines. MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson remain the cornerstone pairing—mobile, physical, and capable of logging heavy minutes. But the infusion of talent behind them is what elevates this blue line to contender status. Kevin Bahl adds size and shutdown ability, while Jake Bean and Daniil Miromanov bring puck-moving flair. Joel Hanley and Brayden Pachal provide depth and reliability, and the emergence of top prospect Zayne Parekh could be the wild card that turns Calgary’s defense into a juggernaut. With Hunter Brzustewicz, Yan Kuznetsov, and Etienne Morin waiting in the wings, the Flames’ defensive pipeline is stacked.

Between the pipes, the torch has officially passed to Dustin Wolf. The reigning rookie standout is ready to take the NHL by storm, combining lightning reflexes with calm composure. Devin Cooley offers a solid backup option, and with Ivan Prosvetov, Owen Say, and Arsenii Sergeev in the system, Calgary’s goaltending depth is quietly elite.

Head coach Ryan Huska enters his second season with a roster tailored to his system: fast, structured, and relentless. Expect a top-tier penalty kill, an aggressive forecheck, and a power play that finally clicks. Huska’s calm demeanor and tactical precision are the perfect match for a team hungry to prove its mettle.
The Pacific Division is wide open, and Calgary has the pieces to dominate. With a balanced attack, a fortified blue line, and a goaltending tandem ready to steal games, the Flames are built for playoff success. Add in the electric atmosphere of the Saddledome and a fanbase starving for glory, and you’ve got a recipe for something .

This isn’t just optimism—it’s ignition. The Calgary Flames are ready to blaze a trail to the Stanley Cup. The fire is lit. The path is clear. And the time is now.
Let’s go Flames.

[locsofblu]

Originally Posted by Saqe

Is Parekh not playing?

Nope. He's being scratched for defensive guru Jake Bean. Dash 3 is what I'm predicting.

[Johnny Makarov]

Just win the first 2 games and I don't care if they lose the next 10!.

[direwolf]

Lol, Oilers already throwing the wonder twins together. Pathetic.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by direwolf

Lol, Oilers already throwing the wonder twins together. Pathetic.

As Knoblauch would call it. Their "break glass" strategy.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Lewis_D

Ugh this broadcast is just gonna be insufferable droning on about 97 the whole time (probably more than usual)

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1975682635419779323

A 1st line, a 3rd line, and two 4th lines (borderline AHL ones).

That derrrrrrrpth

[Makarov]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

https://twitter.com/user/status/1975682635419779323

That RW depth is... something.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Up front, the Flames boast a forward group that’s deep, dynamic, and dangerous. Jonathan Huberdeau is back in top form, ready to orchestrate the offense with his elite playmaking. Nazem Kadri brings playoff pedigree and tenacity, anchoring a middle six that’s as gritty as it is skilled. New additions like Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee inject creativity and speed, while Connor Zary and Matt Coronato are primed for breakout campaigns. Yegor Sharangovich and Martin Pospisil offer versatility and edge, and Mikael Backlund continues to be the heartbeat of Calgary’s two-way game. Blake Coleman and Ryan Lomberg round out a bottom six that’s built for pressure and momentum shifts. Add in exciting youngsters like Matvei Gridin and Sam Honzek for scoring depth.

The defense is where Calgary’s transformation truly shines. MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson remain the cornerstone pairing—mobile, physical, and capable of logging heavy minutes. But the infusion of talent behind them is what elevates this blue line to contender status. Kevin Bahl adds size and shutdown ability, while Jake Bean and Daniil Miromanov bring puck-moving flair. Joel Hanley and Brayden Pachal provide depth and reliability, and the emergence of top prospect Zayne Parekh could be the wild card that turns Calgary’s defense into a juggernaut. With Hunter Brzustewicz, Yan Kuznetsov, and Etienne Morin waiting in the wings, the Flames’ defensive pipeline is stacked.

Between the pipes, the torch has officially passed to Dustin Wolf. The reigning rookie standout is ready to take the NHL by storm, combining lightning reflexes with calm composure. Devin Cooley offers a solid backup option, and with Ivan Prosvetov, Owen Say, and Arsenii Sergeev in the system, Calgary’s goaltending depth is quietly elite.

Head coach Ryan Huska enters his second season with a roster tailored to his system: fast, structured, and relentless. Expect a top-tier penalty kill, an aggressive forecheck, and a power play that finally clicks. Huska’s calm demeanor and tactical precision are the perfect match for a team hungry to prove its mettle.
The Pacific Division is wide open, and Calgary has the pieces to dominate. With a balanced attack, a fortified blue line, and a goaltending tandem ready to steal games, the Flames are built for playoff success. Add in the electric atmosphere of the Saddledome and a fanbase starving for glory, and you’ve got a recipe for something .

This isn’t just optimism—it’s ignition. The Calgary Flames are ready to blaze a trail to the Stanley Cup. The fire is lit. The path is clear. And the time is now.
Let’s go Flames.

Oh good now we’re doing AI posts as well as images.

[flame4life]

Actual hockey day ... oh how I have missed the GDT from Cheese. Appreciate all his effort he puts into these! Finally, meaningful hockey is back. Just beat the Oilers please!