Hope he gets a nice ovation when he returns to the Saddledome on Jan 30.
And then Brodie fights him and his D-partner just to show who's in charge now...
You overestimate Flames fans. We're not much for that type of stuff, it takes a hell of a lot to get our fans to do anything, especially when it comes to spontaneous applause/appreciation for returning players.
Engelland was great for us and it's really special what he's done in Vegas, but you're talking about a fanbase that had Daymond Langkow miraculously return from a near career ending neck injury after missing an entire calendar year to a big whopping "meh".
I was waiting for the huge, extended standing O in that game and unless the broadcast missed it there was nothing.
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You overestimate Flames fans. We're not much for that type of stuff, it takes a hell of a lot to get our fans to do anything, especially when it comes to spontaneous applause/appreciation for returning players.
Engelland was great for us and it's really special what he's done in Vegas, but you're talking about a fanbase that had Daymond Langkow miraculously return from a near career ending neck injury after missing an entire calendar year to a big whopping "meh".
I was waiting for the huge, extended standing O in that game and unless the broadcast missed it there was nothing.
The Flames themselves can assist in this and get Beasley doing something other then mispronouncing names, by saying welcome back and put the camera on him on the big screen during the first stoppage.
As far as returning alumni, the most egregious oversight was not formally recognizing or welcoming Darryl back in his first game as a the Kings coach. Instead, Cammelleri in his return after his 1 year cup of coffee here, after he crapped on the Habs and got traded here for his second stint, got a “welcome back” mention and small video that very same game. I’ll put that one on the insecure GM we had.
Engellend is a man’s man, no question about it. Never bitched, never complained, tough as nails, very very consistent at the back, then took a pay cut IMO to go to his home. Great to see him rewarded with the chance to speak before the opening game in LV, and with a raise and extension.
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The Flames themselves can assist in this and get Beasley doing something other then mispronouncing names, by saying welcome back and put the camera on him on the big screen during the first stoppage.
As far as returning alumni, the most egregious oversight was not formally recognizing or welcoming Darryl back in his first game as a the Kings coach. Instead, Cammelleri in his return after his 1 year cup of coffee here, after he crapped on the Habs and got traded here for his second stint, got a “welcome back” mention and small video that very same game. I’ll put that one on the insecure GM we had.
Engellend is a man’s man, no question about it. Never bitched, never complained, tough as nails, very very consistent at the back, then took a pay cut IMO to go to his home. Great to see him rewarded with the chance to speak before the opening game in LV, and with a raise and extension.
This team would benefit from still having Deryk Engelland on D.
Amazing how much this guy is beloved by the Flames fanbase. And he deserves all of it. One of the finest warriors to ever don the Flaming C. Congrats, Engo!
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Legitimately one of my all time favorite Flames. I love me's my rough and tumble D men.
I hate that he is not on the Flames but glad he got to go home and play in front of his family and friends and live out his dreams. His players Tribune article is great and I loved the parts his wife interjects on. Seems like a genuinely nice guy.
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I hate that he is not on the Flames but glad he got to go home and play in front of his family and friends and live out his dreams. His players Tribune article is great and I loved the parts his wife interjects on. Seems like a genuinely nice guy.
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Love Engelland. Had a real nice encounter with him, he was awesome to my son. Really enjoyed the Players Tribune article with him and his wife.
I still miss Engelland on this team. I thought he was consistently good. Even going back to the start of last season, I thought he was the only D-man who was doing well. Does whatever asked of him. Beat up Lucic.
Good for him to get a chance to play in Vegas, and for them ending up doing so well? That's awesome for him.
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