[GT] Season opener: Flames @ Oilers.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by stone hands

please throw bennett between johnny and ferland

hes rolling tonight

Ugh, yes. (and that's no slight against Monahan, he's been just fine)

Gaudreau just looked most like himself in preseason beside Bennett.

I bet GG will try it if the offense stays dry.

[BigT112]

I'm so excited to see Jagr play.

[3rd liner]

It's surreal Jagr is on the Flames. legend.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Offensively the Flames really do much of anything.
Defensively they were ok.
McDavid is very good, too fast.
Smith was quite good.
Loved seeing Glass beat up Kassian.

That's KFF's 1st period recap.

I would say exactly this except to add that Brodie looks like he did to start last year. That is to say, not good.

[Kswiss]

Originally Posted by 3rd liner

It's surreal Jagr is on the Flames. legend.

Even crazier. pending any one day signings. he will retire a FLAME.

[JJolg]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

Brodie straight up needs to ignore GG

GG really doesn't seem to understand creativity when it comes to hockey and I think that's why I'm still not convinced that he's the coach that can take this team where it needs to go. The Flames can grind their way into the playoffs but it's not going to get them anywhere.

I feel bad for Kylington having to come up in this org

Uhm what? Where has he held him back? He wants all the D involved and for whatever reason will only use Brodie on the first pp a spot i think he shouldn't be near.

[TheAlpineOracle]

I know McDavid is the best player in the league, but this isn't a local Edmonton broadcast. This is a sickening one-sided broadcast. Hard to watch. I know in any game McDavid plays he's going to be the focal point of the broadcast, but the amount of fluffing going on here would make he porno industry jealous.

[Angelino]

Jagr Forever a Flame ceremony before the home opener?

[BigRed]

Was that a ... happy Jagr?


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[Angelino]

Originally Posted by 3rd liner

It's surreal Jagr is on the Flames. legend.

Will be nice to see more Flames memorabilia in the HOF after he retires.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by JJolg

Uhm what? Where has he held him back? He wants all the D involved and for whatever reason will only use Brodie on the first pp a spot i think he shouldn't be near.

It's pretty clear from watching Hamilton and Gio, and even Bart taking the odd rush, that defencemen aren't being stifled.

[ricosuave]

Sportsnet says just as they cut to commercial, "we'll be back to mcdavid right after this"

I'm sure they didn't mean it like that, but jeez

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I see little choice for the Flames with Brouwer except burying him in the minors.

Then say goodbye to any hopes and dreams of trading him.

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Gio making some good pinches out there as well.

Gio was the best defenceman.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Can't help it, I covet McDavid....a lot. I can't even hate the kid

I hate him just fine.

[Robo]

That Rogers commercial is terrible

[Rejean31]

Start laying the body on McDoofus!! Hit him hard and hit him often.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by Haplo

Could we add a feature where all posts mentioning Brouwer are hidden? Brouwer hate getting unbearable already 1 period into the season.

No, the guy does kind of deserve it. He shouldn’t be on the team as he was outplayed by a few different players through training camp and he’s only here due to reputation and a contract.

This site always has people coming to the defence of Flames players no matter what but sometimes nonsensically.

[SportsJunky]

Love the way Gulutzan has the team playing. Very lucky to have him behind the bench.

[Makarov]

McDavid's speed is literally game-changing. It changes all of our defensive angles and positions. Flames are having so much trouble adjusting.