[GDT] Detroit Red Wings at Calgary Flames 7:00pm TV: SNW, BSDET - RADIO SN960

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by dustygoon

I find myself in the strange position of hoping the Flames lose against another bottom feeder. Any hope that Treliving has that a trade could salvage this season needs to be snuffed out.

Well that's no fun at all.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

Fully expecting them to loose so I can’t be disappointed lol

I hope they feel loose and play tight.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by Muffins

He did it with kipper for 3 straight years.

Games started from 06-07 to 08-09:
74
76
76

Came pretty close in the years bookending those too with 73 & 72 starts

2005-06 was the last season he coached the Flames before becoming a full time GM. That would be Playfair and Keenan running Kipper into the ground.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

2005-06 was the last season he coached the Flames before becoming a full time GM. That would be Playfair and Keenan running Kipper into the ground.

and Sutter went and got McBackup, who was underused as it turns out, given his success elsewhere.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

They are tied for the last playoff spot. Hoping for losses? Nah. As frustrating as this season has been, I'd much rather watch playoff hockey versus the alternative. Playoff hockey is fun. Waiting for the draft lottery is not as much fun.

You look at the East and you see Penguins and Capitals in the Wild Card spots, with several teams below them within range. It's a battle for those spots over there.

I wonder if there's a significant portion of fans that want their teams to throw in the towel on the playoff race?

As long as the Flames are in it, you don't give up on the chance to make the playoffs. I'm sure Buffalo fans would love to finally get in after over a decade. Don't take playoffs for granted.

[Naitix]

I think Gilbert is better than Stone, would prefer Stone sitting

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Gilbert is quietly responsible, and tough

Stone brings brainfarts and a hard shot

I'd also prefer Gilbert

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Gilbert is quietly responsible, and tough

Stone brings brainfarts and a hard shot

I'd also prefer Gilbert

Stone's biggest issue is clearing the zone. Not a good first passer. Which is a pretty big deal.

[Toonage]

^^ Really? I love watching Stone panic to accept the puck at the blue line and rush to get a slapper off. And once out of every two dozen or so times it works!

[Goriders]

For the love of god. Please just get out of your own way Flames.

There’s nothing shameful about winning.

[NewFan]

Until trade deadline we play 8 games.

Feb 16 VS DET
Feb 18 VS NYR
Feb 20 VS PHI
Feb 22 @ ARI
Feb 23 @ VGK
Feb 25 @ COL
Feb 28 VS BOS
Mar 02 VS TOR

If we don't win the first 4 games, our chance will be bad to make it.

Hope they win today.

[NewFan]

Originally Posted by Toonage

^^ Really? I love watching Stone panic to accept the puck at the blue line and rush to get a slapper off. And once out of every two dozen or so times it works!

And I like when he is standing right there after shot the puck and looking around like saying "what happened just now?"

[Remember1989]

If you’re going to charge $2.00 for butter on already questionably fresh popcorn, you better play a damn solid and clinical brand of hockey for each home game.

Flames 5 Wings 2

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by NewFan

Until trade deadline we play 8 games.

Feb 16 VS DET
Feb 18 VS NYR
Feb 20 VS PHI
Feb 22 @ ARI
Feb 23 @ VGK
Feb 25 @ COL
Feb 28 VS BOS
Mar 02 VS TOR

If we don't win the first 4 games, our chance will be bad to make it.

Hope they win today.

I think 5-3 is the most optimistic projection

.500 being more likely

Hope they can push some losses to OT

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Gilbert is quietly responsible, and tough

Stone brings brainfarts and a hard shot

I'd also prefer Gilbert

I think with Stone, you just get diminishing returns the more he plays. He has already played more games this season (44) than he has in any other single season over the past 5 years. Over that entire time, he played a total of 65 NHL games and 4 AHL games.

I know a few years ago, he had those blood clotting issues. From what I have been told, the medication for treating the issue can take a lot out of you. I am not sure if his condition is chronic or not, but it might explain why his play seems to diminish over time.

He's a great league min defensemen to have in your back pocket though. I think he is doing more this season than any thought he would be required to do when he was signed.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by NewFan

Until trade deadline we play 8 games.

Feb 16 VS DET
Feb 18 VS NYR
Feb 20 VS PHI
Feb 22 @ ARI
Feb 23 @ VGK
Feb 25 @ COL
Feb 28 VS BOS
Mar 02 VS TOR

If we don't win the first 4 games, our chance will be bad to make it.

Hope they win today.

Flames crapped away 4 of a possible 8 points since the break, by giving up leads late and a no-show in Detroit.

I think 0.500 is a genorous outlook for this upcoming schedule before the deadline.

[jg13]

does anyone know if the happy hour pricing applies to the concessions up in PL?

TIA

[fire_starter]

Originally Posted by jg13

does anyone know if the happy hour pricing applies to the concessions up in PL?

TIA

No it doesn't. Gotta go to concessions on the concourse...

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Flames crapped away 4 of a possible 8 points, by giving up leads late and a no-show in Detroit.

I think 0.500 is a genorous outlook for this upcoming schedule before the deadline.

4-2-2 would be a win

Vladar needs to start like 6/8 or we may be hooped

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Stone's biggest issue is clearing the zone. Not a good first passer. Which is a pretty big deal.

And he seems to lose sight of the most dangerous person in coverage.