11-27-2013, 04:05 PM
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#61
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary
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I have a feeling my 2 or 3 game beers may turn into 8 or 9. The Hawks are awesome.
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11-27-2013, 04:31 PM
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#62
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Chicago Native relocated to the stinking desert of Utah
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Originally Posted by Hatter
I have a feeling my 2 or 3 game beers may turn into 8 or 9. The Hawks are awesome.
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Agree that the 'Hawks have a very entertaining style of play, even on the road...but...I smell a "trap" game. Game five of a 7 game road trip, and meaning no disrespect to your guys, the Flames don't seem to engender a competitive fire, the way some rivals (Wings, Blues, Wild (and North Stars before them)) do. Can't say that the 'Hawks have to make a "statement game" to a potential playoff foe, and with travel and holiday tomorrow, I don't think the 'Hawks will bring their best intensity to the game. The 'Hawks really didn't test Berra in the first meeting, and, frankly, seemed flat. I expect a similar effort tonight. Perhaps they clamp down a little, defensively, for Raanta, but, in Khabibulin's two starts against Eastern teams that also didn't engender much emotion by my guys, the way I anticipate tonight, the D was as flat as the overall effort.
Happily, for me, I am covering day shifts for this holiday week, instead of the usual nights, so I will be able to watch the game in real time, and also be able to hang in the game thread. I always enjoy discussing hockey with you fine Flame fans...passionate, realistic (mostly), informed, and good sports (again, mostly). And wish your team good luck against my beloved squad...
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11-27-2013, 04:38 PM
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#63
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Henry Fool
Raanta was more of a mature signing like Berra and Rämö, so if anything the comparison should be to them rather than Ortio. If you must compare.
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Fair enough. Just remember a lot of debate between the two last spring during the world championships. It's not like Raanta is an old fart, he's 24 years old, compared to 22 for Ortio. Actually right in between Ortio and Berra, so for maturity he can be compared to either of them, while I would still probably look to Ortio as a more apt comparison, as Raanta was more of a later bloomer in net (never was drafted). Remember watching the Finland games last spring and not noticing too much difference in their styles, so I thought it was an apt comparison, but you would know more, you're actually in Finland right? Or used to be?
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11-27-2013, 04:46 PM
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#64
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by J epworth kendal
Fair enough. Just remember a lot of debate between the two last spring during the world championships. It's not like Raanta is an old fart, he's 24 years old, compared to 22 for Ortio. Actually right in between Ortio and Berra, so for maturity he can be compared to either of them, while I would still probably look to Ortio as a more apt comparison, as Raanta was more of a later bloomer in net (never was drafted). Remember watching the Finland games last spring and not noticing too much difference in their styles, so I thought it was an apt comparison, but you would know more, you're actually in Finland right? Or used to be?
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I don't remember him that well to be honest. Raanta is smaller and doesn't have the physical talent that Ortio does. Economical, doesn't overplay. Seems like a guy who can play tight games with little margin for error, but I'm not sure what happens when the game opens up. Does he have an extra gear for higher level of competition? Raanta absolutely dominated Finland last year, but you never know how someone's game translates to the NHL.
Ortio I see as a traditional prospect with lots of talent and room to improve. I'm sure Raanta isn't done developing but I see him more in the Rämö-Berra group. No question Raanta was better season as he was the MVP of the league for the entire year.
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11-27-2013, 05:06 PM
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#65
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Lifetime Suspension
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TSN - not many broadcasts left...no Ferraro...vs WGN which I never get to watch....
Decisions...decisions...
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11-27-2013, 05:16 PM
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#66
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igster
TSN - not many broadcasts left...no Ferraro...vs WGN which I never get to watch....
Decisions...decisions...
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i hate him
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11-27-2013, 05:20 PM
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#67
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Lifetime Suspension
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Yup...me too.
Call him rain man because he repeats himself constantly...
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11-27-2013, 05:33 PM
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#68
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Another one of those 'expect the worst, hoping for the best' kind of games. I thought they'd get destroyed last time and they won, so who knows, but if I was guessing I'd say it will be 6-1 Hawks.
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11-27-2013, 05:35 PM
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#69
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Luca ####i
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11-27-2013, 05:37 PM
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#70
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Lifetime Suspension
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One thing I can say with certainty about tonight: Come out strong or be trampled.
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11-27-2013, 05:47 PM
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#71
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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I'm willing to bet it might end up being "come out strong AND be trampled" for that matter. When you watch the Hawks play, it's pretty clear that they're a top team in this league. Again, I really don't care about the score because I just wanna see some of our guys play well (Sven-Monahan-Hudler) but just getting a chance to watch the Hawks play is going to be fun.
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11-27-2013, 06:09 PM
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#72
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Lifetime Suspension
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I don't get the whole "at least watching that team will be fun" mentality. Maybe they're fun to watch when they're up against the Canucks, but I take little pleasure out of watching them beat our team, even from a pure hockey standpoint. If they score on a great play, my first reaction isn't "oh well that was awesome!".. it's usually quite the opposite.
But we could come out strong and still lose. That's very true. But we most certainly will lose if they don't hit the ground running tonight.
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11-27-2013, 06:12 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Thunder Bay Ontario
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During a rebuild, you need to lower your expectations and learn to just enjoy the game. The Flames won't be good this year and probably next year either. I'm going to find what little joy I can out of any bright spots from the Flames. As a hockey fan, I like to see good plays. I don't hate the hawks, they are talented and when I watch Toes, I think of what Monahan could become and it's fun. I enjoy hockey, plain and simple.
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11-27-2013, 06:20 PM
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#74
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Salmon with Arms
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Originally Posted by Poe969
During a rebuild, you need to lower your expectations and learn to just enjoy the game. The Flames won't be good this year and probably next year either. I'm going to find what little joy I can out of any bright spots from the Flames. As a hockey fan, I like to see good plays. I don't hate the hawks, they are talented and when I watch Toes, I think of what Monahan could become and it's fun. I enjoy hockey, plain and simple.
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My expectations are low, but I still get frustrated when we lose. Try as I might, I can't shut it off
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11-27-2013, 06:24 PM
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#75
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: The Armpit of BC: Trail
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Originally Posted by kirant
Cal Clutterbuck
Fat Balloon Pat Falloon (Fine. He's not in the NHL, but that's still my favourite)
EDIT - Kane Lafranchise, call up by the Heat, also stands out as pretty awesome.
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Granted he never played in the NHL, but Tore Vikingstad was a fantastic name. By far my favorite.
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11-27-2013, 08:07 PM
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#76
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Stuck on old squelch.
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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
My expectations are low, but I still get frustrated when we lose. Try as I might, I can't shut it off
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It's nice when they win, but a bit of a luxury.
I get frustrated when the Flames don't try, don't skate, and when Hartley makes a few dozen "WTF?" decision in a game.
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