Western Conf Playoffs - Round 1: Flames vs. Hughson's Canucks (Flames lead 3-2)

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

CNBC channel 806

Game 2 only so far it looks like, plus from what iI can see its just SD

they wont have USA or NBCSN

The game will probably be blacked out in Canada and substituted with alternate programming. This has happened in past years and with Olympic coverage as well.

[hwy19man]

Originally Posted by hwy19man

The Flames-Canucks opening game will not be a CBC simulcast in the USA. "Chris Cuthbert (play-by-play) and Bret Hedican (Inside-the-Glass analyst) will call the action from Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C."

http://nbcsportsgrouppressbox.com/20...th-four-games/

There has been a change as getbak mentioned in regards to Cuthbert calling the entire Flames-Canucks series. Cuthbert (and presumably Hedican) will be calling games in all five canadian cities in the first round.

https://twitter.com/CCtsn/status/587764620351406080

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I wonder if you'll be able to get the alternate broadcast via Gamecenter though? Probably not, I guess.

[Matty81]

Sorry if this has already been answered, couldn't find it in the last 5 pages, does anyone know when the ticket code draw is?

Unlikely as it is competing with scalpers probably registering 500 email addresses.... buying tickets on the secondary market doesn't look likely.

[Chip Hilton]

Originally Posted by northcrunk

We should start a fight right off the faceoff in game 1. Line up Bollig - Wolf - Ferland with Engelland - Potter and just start beating the Sedins up

LOL.....if the Canucks can get the Sedins matched up against that group, this series will be over in a hurry.

[InglewoodFan]

Interesting option for a quick trip to game 2, same day flight for $289 all in. http://www.gojumpon.com/flights/72

[Robo]

are there actually tickets still available in vancouver?

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by Robo

are there actually tickets still available in vancouver?

Yeah it looks like there are quite a few at face value on ticketmaster for wednesday anyway

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Robo

are there actually tickets still available in vancouver?

Probably. My friend just picked up 4 tickets to game 2. Good seats also.

[Robo]

holy crap that is crazy thought it would be sold out

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by Robo

holy crap that is crazy thought it would be sold out

Not surprised. Vancouver is such a weird city when it comes to that stuff. They couldn't even sell out their "outdoor" game. Most fair weather fans in the NHL.

[calumniate]

Aaron ward predicts the flames!

[TheScorpion]

Here's a new Playoff Song for 2015:



Written by my brother-in-law, hope you guys like it!

[Kipper is King]

Was I a dummy for choosing Bennett as my last pick in my playoff pool? I feel like we may see him this series.

[BCF]

I just love how the flames are acting like they are the underdogs yet every media outlet chooses them to win!

It's quite comical when all teams do that... I bet the Canucks do it tomorrow as well lol

[AC]

Originally Posted by BCF

I just love how the flames are acting like they are the underdogs yet every media outlet chooses them to win!

It's quite comical when all teams do that... I bet the Canucks do it tomorrow as well lol

Seems like its as close as you can get to 50/50 across the board.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=7...id=DL|NHL|home
NHL.com staffers split the vote 5-5. TSN gave a narrow edge to the Flames, though Ferraro was in favour of the Canucks.

Proteau of THN has the Canucks.

[flames_fan_down_under]

Originally Posted by BCF

I just love how the flames are acting like they are the underdogs yet every media outlet chooses them to win!

It's quite comical when all teams do that... I bet the Canucks do it tomorrow as well lol

Calgary has the second worst vegas odds to win the cup at 20/1, only the Jets have worse odds. Canucks are 16/1.

Vegas sees the Flames as the underdog.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

Calgary has the second worst vegas odds to win the cup at 20/1, only the Jets have worse odds. Canucks are 16/1.

Vegas sees the Flames as the underdog.

odds aren't entirely based on who they expect to win it also changes depending on how many people are throwing money down on a certain team

[skudr248]

Originally Posted by flames_fan_down_under

Calgary has the second worst vegas odds to win the cup at 20/1, only the Jets have worse odds. Canucks are 16/1.

Vegas sees the Flames as the underdog.

What was the odd's of Flames making the playoffs this year at the start of the year? Like 200/1? lol, whoever put money on that is laughing now

[ripTDR]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Not surprised. Vancouver is such a weird city when it comes to that stuff. They couldn't even sell out their "outdoor" game. Most fair weather fans in the NHL.

Whelp, I can say that me and my family have spent a boatload of money to go to games. Organizing group buys(way back when they offered them) and 11 game packs. Now I got a mortage, kids and other obligations. My mother is retired and not exactly swimming in money, but what we can do is stay in, watch the game in HD, eat whatever we want, drink whatever we want and still do it on the cheap. Stuff changes, things evolve.