[GT] CGY/WPG on SNW. Flames aim to win first season opener since 2009.

[Burning Beard]

Vancouver dudes all look good.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by howard_the_duck

Tanev looks like Hamonic was supposed to look.

Precisely. Dude has ice in his veins in the d-zone, rock solid.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by DJones

I don't understand why they put Bennett on the 4th. How is Ryan not the choice?

Either way, cut their minutes

Bennett isn’t the problem.

Lucic and Nordstrom on the ice together is the problem.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Looks like Lucic will need a few games to get his feet under him.

[Lanny_McDonald]

I think it is very obvious now that Dube stirred the drink with Bennett and Lucic. Without that dynamic that line is every bit the liability it was last season.

[btimbit]

4th line wouldn't be as big of an issue if they were playing less minutes. They're out there way too often

[AustinL_NHL]

First period: phenomenal

Second period: the opposite of phenomenal

[Ashasx]

The Flames are just allowing the Jets to do what they want. The tying goal is inevitable at this point.

[Bunk]

Period 1: 18-19 Flames
Period 2: 19-20 Flames
Period 3?

[btimbit]

Alright boys, huge PK. Could set the tone for the rest of the game here

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by New Era

I think it is very obvious now that Dube stirred the drink with Bennett and Lucic. Without that dynamic that line is every bit the liability it was last season.

Idk. It would be nice to see Benny play with anyone with skill and speed.

[GioforPM]

Hellebyuk has a shutout this period.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Bennett isn’t the problem.

Lucic and Nordstrom on the ice together is the problem.

Why isn't Bennett the problem? He has not impressed me at all tonight. Not moving his feet much at all.

[-TC-]

I won’t be sad if Ward sits the 4th a bit... feel bad for Bennett, he deserves better than Lucic

[KootenayFlamesFan]

So close Nordstrom.

Thought there was a hook there, maybe not.

[Ashasx]

How have the audio issues not been fixed yet?

[djsFlames]

Nice try Nordy. Looks like Good Jankowski out there.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by New Era

I think it is very obvious now that Dube stirred the drink with Bennett and Lucic. Without that dynamic that line is every bit the liability it was last season.

It’s the mix.

With Dube and Bennett you have two quicker guys to cover Lucic’s lack of foot speed.

But with Lucic and Nordstrom out there you have both wings that are getting beat to every puck on the wall.

Simon or Phillips would look better on that wing for sure.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Why isn't Bennett the problem? He has not impressed me at all tonight. Not moving his feet much at all.

Regular season Bennett coasts too much, been a problem for years. Need to hypnotize him to believe it's the playoffs

[Robbob]

So much stick work on Nordstrom.