[GDT] Flames @ Oilers, 8 pm, CBC/SN

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

how do you characterize a Flames win tonight? Does the scenario change if you're thinking long term vs short term?

Is a Flames win:

a) on the scoreboard tonight, placing a decisive victory in their last game at the dastardly Northlands Collesium/Rexall Place?

or

b) putting the Oilers closer to leapfrogging the Flames in the standings, increasing the Flames chances of a top 3 pick and at the same time decreasing the Oilers chances of a top 3 pick?

I'll take A thanks. Maybe I'm too old school to be a modern day hockey fan, because I have extremely negative feelings for people that cheer for a tank or a loss.

Maybe that's why I'm slowly gravitating away from hockey.

I don't care about draft positions, thats between the team, the prospects available and the scouts.

But I can't ever feel good about a team going out and losing no matter what the circumstance.

The Oilers are a horrible franchise, they find a way to screw things up no matter what the circumstances that are gifted to them. I don't want to see them leap frog the Flames. I can only cheer for a franchise where the owners, players and management feel the same way.

So strong A.

[CroFlames]

The thing is, finishing lower in the standings does not equal a higher pick necessarily. Are you willing to send a message to your players that the organization as a whole is OK with losing if there is a 20% chance at a top pick?

I've run the simulation many times, and anything can happen. I've seen teams jump 8 or 9 spots.

Don't cheer for losses. It's bad karma.

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Karma's not real and if it was, it does not work that way. Otherwise Edmonton would be a half digested rat in the stomach of a diseased cat.

[Weitz]

Taking my dad for his 60th birthday and final game at Rexall.

I hope for an exciting game...

[locsofblu]

Theres no way in hell we lose to the Oilers tonight lol. Lets face it they'll have the number one pick for the next 5 years, lucky for us it will never help that abortion of an organization.#Borntolose

[hockey.modern]

@Fan960Steinberg

Everyone accounted for as the #Flames get morning skate underway in Edmonton.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

I'll take A thanks. Maybe I'm too old school to be a modern day hockey fan, because I have extremely negative feelings for people that cheer for a tank or a loss.

Maybe that's why I'm slowly gravitating away from hockey.

I don't care about draft positions, thats between the team, the prospects available and the scouts.

But I can't ever feel good about a team going out and losing no matter what the circumstance.

The Oilers are a horrible franchise, they find a way to screw things up no matter what the circumstances that are gifted to them. I don't want to see them leap frog the Flames. I can only cheer for a franchise where the owners, players and management feel the same way.

So strong A.

I know that some people talked about tanking prior to 2010. But I think it has really become a thing in the last 5 years (I'm talking hockey specifically).

It's disgusting.

And I blame the Oilers, and Oiler fans for that.

They are literally ruining the game.

[MissTeeks]

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

Joni Ortio in starter's net at #Flames morning skate. #CGYvsEDM #BattleOfAlberta

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

#Flames projected lines vs. #Oilers:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Shinkaruk
Bouma-Backlund-Colborne
Ferland-Bennett-Jooris
Grant-Stajan-Bollig
#CGYvsEDM

[Monahan For Mayor]

Need some Johnny points tonight. Finish PPG buddy.

[Flamescat]

How did I go this long before hearing Rexall Place being referred as 'Rectal" place? I love it.

That being said, I hope the boys destroy the Oil tonight, don't give 'em the satisfaction. There's plenty of game to lose for the rest of the season, this one's for pride. Staple those chumps to the boards.

[ComixZone]

Monahan's first career hatty tonight.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

last game it Rexhole let's burn it down and salt the earth !
Repeat after me it is NEVER ok to be be ok with a Flames loss to the Coilers let alone cheer for a loss

[Racki]

The Oilers are starting to fancy themselves as a tough lineup these days with Maroon, Kassian, Hendricks, Nurse and Gazdic on the roster. I think we see a spirited old school battle of Alberta tonight.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Racki

The Oilers are starting to fancy themselves as a tough lineup these days with Maroon, Kassian, Hendricks, Nurse and Gazdic on the roster. I think we see a spirited old school battle of Alberta tonight.

Kassian is horrible he's devolved to nothing but a goon, Maroon is incredibly slow, Nurse has no feel for the game, Gazdic is slow.

The Oilers are slowly moving towards one of the slower lineups in this division. They've got some nice speed on their top two lines, but Draisatl is slower then a plugged up poop.

It just seems that the Oilers are out of touch with todays NHL.

[CaptainCrunch]

With these few games, left though the Flames have to start setting up for next year. That means that if any of these idiots go after our skilled players we need to punch McJupitorJones right in the mush.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

With these few games, left though the Flames have to start setting up for next year. That means that if any of these idiots go after our skilled players we need to punch McJupitorJones right in the mush.

Don't hold your breath.

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

Joni Ortio in starter's net at #Flames morning skate. #CGYvsEDM #BattleOfAlberta

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

#Flames projected lines vs. #Oilers:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Shinkaruk
Bouma-Backlund-Colborne
Ferland-Bennett-Jooris
Grant-Stajan-Bollig
#CGYvsEDM

Really excited to see Shinkaruk on that top line!

[Fire]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

Joni Ortio in starter's net at #Flames morning skate. #CGYvsEDM #BattleOfAlberta

Derek Wills
Derek Wills – ‏@Fan960Wills

#Flames projected lines vs. #Oilers:
Gaudreau-Monahan-Shinkaruk
Bouma-Backlund-Colborne
Ferland-Bennett-Jooris
Grant-Stajan-Bollig
#CGYvsEDM

After the 1st line, that looks really ugly. Treliving has a lot work ahead of him if he wants this team to make the playoffs next season. Sign/trade a RWer, hope they can draft one of the Finns or Matthews. Get a #1 goalie.

[prarieboy]

I mentioned to my 10 year old son that even if we lose tonight it's Ok because we might get a better draft pick.

He replied "It's never OK to lose to the Oilers Dad"

[Toonage]

Guess Poirier was kept up because they thought someone might not go? Have to figure he goes back down sometime today.