[News] Flames release schedule; open season @ Winnipeg on Jan 14

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I think the break will be really beneficial - get a couple games in, to get their legs, then some time off for practice and structure. Then back at it.

Agreed, our first three will act like exhibition games then the coaches get some time to tune things up.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by getbak

If you look at the other Canadian teams' schedules, the Flames are the only ones with a long break early.

The Oilers have a long break near the end of the season; the Canucks in late March; and the Habs in mid-February.

In mid-March, the Leafs have a stretch where they're off for 4 days, then play the Flames back-to-back, then another 4 days off.

The longest the Jets and Sens go without a game is 4 days, but they also have more 3 day breaks than the other teams.

The schedule might change . I read the provinces want teams playing each other at least 3 games in a row to minimize travel.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Calgary Flames will most assuredly dominate this Dominion Division en route to championship glory.

[1qqaaz]

Originally Posted by handgroen

So not really what you want in terms of rest. However the Flames will actually get some practice time early on which might be even more important with drastically fewer practice days in season.

Also the crazy schedule this year makes me glad the flames aren't learning a new coaches system. Continuity is gonna be key this season.

This might be true, but it seems like the Flames often play poorly after breaks (and this goes way back).
They often play poorly in the beginning in the season as well (they've lost many season openers in a row).

Perhaps it's good for the Flames to get these things out of the way early so they play well when it matters.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Dominion Division.

I like it.

[Burning Beard]

I'm once again cautiously optimistic for the Flames this season. If they split the difference between 2nd place after Tampa vs. whatever last year was and then add in Markstrom I could see this team being very competitive this year.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

I like it.

The O'Brien Trophy...

... which went to the winner of the NHL's Canadian Division from 1927 to 1937.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%27Br...hy_(ice_hockey)

Never mind the NBA's Larry, the NHL was first with the (Ambrose) O'Brien Trophy!