Calgary Flames MEGA THREAD: Info, Chat, Discussion

[l8braker]

With everything coming up now, we should keep all Flames stuff together :)

Who is PUMPED for the season tomorrow? 6:00pm on TSN.

Sports Illustrated picked them to go all the way this year, what do you think? I think Amonte, McCarty and Hamrlik were all key picks, and with what they have, this is going to be a good year.

Who has season tix? Can you go and buy at the door this year, or are you SOL ??? :bigpimp:

l8braker

[Aleks]

Everyone says they should do well. I hope they don't dissapoint. West is really stacked this year.

I have tix to the Oct 15 Game vs Oil and Nov 23 game vs Sharks

[dericer]

I think with the calibre of player, and quality of coaching/ GM Calgary has. Anything less then Western Finals would be a disappointment.

I got 2 sets of tickets for the Home Opener yesterday online, there should some good tickets available?

[AznDragon2004]

This year will be tough since the northwest division is the toughest in the league. I think we play oppenents in our division 32 times this year.

But I think the Flames will go to the finals again this year. With the additions of hamrilk, mccarty, amonte and phaneuf will help out alot. Also kobasew is bound to have a breakout season. :)

My predictions for tomorrow Oct 5th

4 - 1 flames

[ecstasy_civic]

Im stoked for the season to start.
Ive got 2 season tickets @ center ice im dying to get my ass in:love:

I think its going to take a few weeks to get everyone in sink, but once it does, theyre golden

[big_k]

yeah, i have never been more excited for hockey than i am right now. flames are looking to have a great team this year with key signings.

they have the the best coach in the league, a superstar with tons of heart and an amazing goaltender. everything needed to go all the way.

i have tix to four games, edmonton, vancouver, phoenix, and chicago.

pumped to go to all of em!

[cman]

i am fairly excited. wow you guys have huge expectations! haha
cant wait for BP's to watch the game tomorrow

[toyboy88]

ya the west has improved lots..just readin in the herald the canucks in preseason had a 25% PP while the Flames had 9%, but then again we didn't always play our "full" lineup and i believed vancouver played most of the guys all games in preseason, just about?

anywayz i got tickets for the home opener oct13 (should be crazy with the banner going up!!!) and nov.5 vs. the wild

:)

[Hakkola]

I think Calgary will place like 5th in our conference, but we'll make it at least to the conference finals in the playoffs.

Regehr is out for about the first month, that will hurt the defence a lil bit.

[big_k]

I think we're doin better than 5th. I honestly think we will be top 3, i hope first, but i'm thinkin top three for sure.

[tapout]

Originally posted by big_k
I think we're doin better than 5th. I honestly think we will be top 3, i hope first, but i'm thinkin top three for sure. :werd: but ya gotta remember that the western conference is very tight ya have to be at least 15 games above 500/ to make it

[heinz256]

Cant wait for the season to finally begin. These new rules plus the shootout and the no tolerance obstruction should be interesting for the game. I predict the Flames will meet the Flyers/Pens in the finals.

Go Flames Go!!!!

[stevieo]

Originally posted by big_k
I think we're doin better than 5th. I honestly think we will be top 3, i hope first, but i'm thinkin top three for sure.

don't get your hopes up too fast man..

Vancouver is still a good team, as is Colorado.

I always hope for the Flames to do well, I always want them to make the playoffs and to win the stanley cup, but in the next couple years, I wouldn't doubt it. my dreams are coming true :D but that won't come without hardwork from the Flames and a few lucky bounces here and there on the ice.

heres to hoping ALL the canadian teams make the playoffs :thumbsup:

[mac_82]

Anyone hoping for a repeat trip to the finals has huge, slightly unrealistic hopes. I want them to win more than anyone, but in reality I just hope that they continue to make the playoffs and have a competitive team. In no way are the Flames of 03-04 like Anahiem or Carolina in previous years, Cinderalla teams that go down hard the next year. In my views 03-04 was like a 85-86 for this team. Give em a couple of more years to mature and get stacked, then make the run all the way like in 88-89!! :D

[Dave P]

Im repping the flames up in oil country.


GO FLAMES GO

[AznDragon2004]

The keys to this season is for the Flames to stay healthy esp. Iggy and Kipper. They'll also have to do better on the powerplay.

Go Flames Go!!!

[Stephen81]

Originally posted by cman
i am fairly excited. wow you guys have huge expectations! haha
cant wait for BP's to watch the game tomorrow

haha, me too, and i get off work there @ 6pm, so I don't even have to go anywhere

[toyboy88]

^^^
that means you got dibs on best seats in the house then? :D

[Stephen81]

Always :D Since the last hockey season we had our new big screen and plasma tvs installed so it's going to be the place to be...and team jugs, lots and lots of team jugs haha.

[A2VR6]

Well realistically I think were a 4th or 5th place team in the West. First of all we have a pretty tough division and with the new schedule, we play those guys more than ever. Playoffs for sure tho.

[88CRX]

its like christmas eve!!!! wow!!!

i think i may have trouble sleeping tonight lol :D

[toyboy88]

Here's the rest of the Top 10 from SI:

1. Calgary Flames*
2. Philadelphia Flyers
3. Ottawa Senators
4. Tampa Bay Lightning
5. Nashville Predators*
6. Vancouver Canucks*
7. Detroit Red Wings*
8. San Jose Sharks*
9. Edmonton Oilers*
10. Florida Panthers
(with 6 outta the 10 in the west.... with the rest of the west not rated until #16 outta 30)

so it looks like playoffs for sure for the flames, but im definetly hoping for the best of course!!! GO FLAMES GO!!!!

:D :D :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[88CRX]

sports illustrated is retarded :thumbsdow

Nasville WILL NOT finish that high. And San Jose will win their division easily. SI is on crack lol

[cman]

calgary has the leagues best defence IMO. once we have regher abck, assuming no other injured, kipper should stand a chance at having a GAA below 3 unlike the rest of the league lol.
go flamers go.
and stephen, thats wicked man. put in a good word for us table wise!

[dericer]

Originally posted by 88CRX
sports illustrated is retarded :thumbsdow

Nasville WILL NOT finish that high. And San Jose will win their division easily. SI is on crack lol

Agreed, but I think Columbus might be the sleeper team to watch though.

[AznDragon2004]

imagine this:

Flames (1st in west) vs Oilers (8th in west) first round of playoffs. This actually can happen this season. It would be awesome to watch :)

[stevieo]

Originally posted by AznDragon2004
imagine this:

Flames (1st in west) vs Oilers (8th in west) first round of playoffs. This actually can happen this season. It would be awesome to watch :)

I highly doubt we will be first in west, if anything it will be San Jose or Vancouver - I'm hoping for 4th (I Just want th eflames to make the playoffs actually)

Dericer, Columbus would be my darkhorse too, they can pull a nice sneak attack IMO.

[habsfan]

ok so wtf, 38 minutes until the flames play and a damned basketball thread is at the top? come on people!!

im stuck watchin the leafs vs the sens at 8et(6mt). no damn canadian networks are carrying the habs vs the bruins :thumbsdow

[HoisinSauce]

flames win 3-1

[l8braker]

shots are 8-2 so far.... 1-0. still early, but they're gonna have to step it up.

[civicrider]

who does everyone think is going to get the first flames goal?

i say donovan on a power play

[l8braker]

^ amonte, assisted by iggy!

[240droptop]

this is an outrage there playing like freaking crap COME ON GET IN THERE!!!

[civicrider]

well looks like i was wrong

COME ON COMEBACK WE CAN'T LOSE OUR FIRST GAME

[l8braker]

langkow got it! com'on FLAMES!!!!

[googe]

flames arent even playing :( i switched to the ottawa/toronto game.

[v8killah]

hahaha o well i guess it will be 81-1 season for you guys:poosie:

[habsfan]

not like any of you care, but my beloved habs won 2-1, michael ryder scored a PP goal with 11 seconds left in the third period :eek: :clap:

[Dave P]

8:13pm


i smell COMEBACK

[likwid]

Calgary chokes

[Proyecto2000]

its over :barf:

[DC2uned]

I wish to quote the clowns "BEST DEFENCE IN THE NHL".:rolleyes:
Good one. Open man in front of the net when it's 4-3, with 3 guys SITTING there watching him.:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

[l8braker]

whatever, game #1. they'll gel and we'll be back!:thumbsup:

[habsfan]

first shootout in nhl regular season history: toronto vs. ottawa!!

EDIT: ottawa wins 2-0 in the shootout

[AznDragon2004]

The Flames will bounce back next game for sure.

I really thought the Flames would have comeback to tie it 4 - 4 after the 3rd goal!!!

[Chester]

:cry: In the first and second period some of the players looked so lost.

[HoisinSauce]

Originally posted by Chester
:cry: In the first and second period some of the players looked so lost.

yup, just like game 1 vs vancouver in the playoffs

[AznDragon2004]

Originally posted by HoisinSauce


yup, just like game 1 vs vancouver in the playoffs

That's so true. Flames have to improve their powerplay. 1 - 8 and that one powerplay goal was a lucky bounce. It would have been 0 - 8.

[CRXguy]

It's ok. They'll get in the groove next game. :thumbsup:

[stevieo]

so hard to predict games now..holy fuck. defencemen stand around looking like pylons you have to dodge to get a free shot on net. ference looked like a chump, montador was absulutly brutal.

oh well flames always seem to lose the season opener.
can't help it that minnisota hasn't lost a home opener since god knows when

[Impreza]

No worries. Just the first game. We have a lot to work on though. REALLY sloppy at times, but once we get into the swing of things, we'll be a force!

We had flashes of brilliance tonight!

[civicrider]

they really got my hopes up in the third period, down at the ol springbank lounge watching :cry:

[max_boost]

Just like Sutter said after game one vs Vancouver, "We'll be fine"

Don't worry boys :D

[likwid]

They had the second worst power play in the league last season, and it looks like that wont change.

[l8braker]

Originally posted by max_boost
Just like Sutter said after game one vs Vancouver, "We'll be fine"

Don't worry boys :D

true sutter seems so laid back, kinda cluess when he's interviewed, but he lays down the law to the guys and leys them know what they gotta do.

[00Celica]

Calgary was HORRIBLE tonight, honestly even a true Flames hater could not predict that. They did not play to their potential, i will even admit that. But, they seem to have chemistry problems all over the place, their first line especially. The Yelle line looked the best during the game, giving the flames some energy. Kippersoff looked soft in net, giving up three goals he shouldnt have. Maybe its just the rust, or maybe this team will have problems in the future. The best defense and goaltending lets in 6 goals? Defense was mediocre at best, with the best defenseman being Hamrlik(Former Oiler :P) but even he pinched in way too much and gave up too many chances. I dont even wanna talk about how bad the power play was, only had sumthing like 5 or 6 shots on 8 PP's? Again, there first line looked impressive on paper but did nothing in the game. Langkows goal was fluky, although Iginlas shot was nice. If this lack of chemistry continues, you guys better start picking out your golf clubs now.

On the other hand, watching the oilers game was refreshing high paced hockey. Opening goal 30 seconds in was a beauty. Edmonton played quite well, dominated period 2 and did pretty well in other periods as well. they seem to have great chemistry with there team, with there defensemen making great lead passes. The line of Smyth Horcoff Dvorak looked very impressive with lots of chemistry(that last goal was gorgeous) and could prove to be one of the best lines in the league. Conklin did alright in net, letting in an easy stop once and looking shaky other times, however has great puck handling skills for a goalie. The oilers PP was not much better than the flames but they created more chances and looked to get the hang of it, and looks good in the future with pronger on the line and stoll smacking them in from the left side (right handed shooter). All in all, a good night of hockey, but im sorry to say boys that Edmonton is starting to look better than the flames, you can say it is only one game and it was the first of the season but it was also every other teams first. Good luck on the 15th

[dericer]

Originally posted by 00Celica
Calgary was HORRIBLE tonight, honestly even a true Flames hater could not predict that. They did not play to their potential, i will even admit that. But, they seem to have chemistry problems all over the place, their first line especially. The Yelle line looked the best during the game, giving the flames some energy. Kippersoff looked soft in net, giving up three goals he shouldnt have. Maybe its just the rust, or maybe this team will have problems in the future. The best defense and goaltending lets in 6 goals? Defense was mediocre at best, with the best defenseman being Hamrlik(Former Oiler :P) but even he pinched in way too much and gave up too many chances. I dont even wanna talk about how bad the power play was, only had sumthing like 5 or 6 shots on 8 PP's? Again, there first line looked impressive on paper but did nothing in the game. Langkows goal was fluky, although Iginlas shot was nice. If this lack of chemistry continues, you guys better start picking out your golf clubs now.

On the other hand, watching the oilers game was refreshing high paced hockey. Opening goal 30 seconds in was a beauty. Edmonton played quite well, dominated period 2 and did pretty well in other periods as well. they seem to have great chemistry with there team, with there defensemen making great lead passes. The line of Smyth Horcoff Dvorak looked very impressive with lots of chemistry(that last goal was gorgeous) and could prove to be one of the best lines in the league. Conklin did alright in net, letting in an easy stop once and looking shaky other times, however has great puck handling skills for a goalie. The oilers PP was not much better than the flames but they created more chances and looked to get the hang of it, and looks good in the future with pronger on the line and stoll smacking them in from the left side (right handed shooter). All in all, a good night of hockey, but im sorry to say boys that Edmonton is starting to look better than the flames, you can say it is only one game and it was the first of the season but it was also every other teams first. Good luck on the 15th



That's right dude, we are officially out of the playoffs :nut:

Fortunatly, one game does not the season make.

Sutter said " he let the players play their game for the first two periods" he was referring to the ego they had. They needed to realize that while you may be SI team of the year, defending Western Conference Champs, but you also have to show up and prove it. Let's face it, Calgary's a target now.

I guarentee you we won't see that quality (or lack there of) play in the next game, and if they play like that at home. Expect to see key players benched.

[Team_Mclaren]

so many damn bandwanger jumpers!!! its one game....

[l8braker]

Tomorrow Vs Columbus! 5pm on Sportsnet :clap: :thumbsup:

[stevieo]

Originally posted by l8braker
Tomorrow Vs Columbus! 5pm on Sportsnet :clap: :thumbsup:

i'm almost abusolutely sure calgary will win, iirc Kipper is what 7-0-0 after giving up 4 or more goals the previous game?

Like dericer said, sutter pointed out he let the players go their way for the first two periods and got spanked..he'll take control and we should see some quality games.

ah here we go..

Maher said today that Kipper was 8-0 with a 1.00 GAA last season in games after giving up 4 or more goals.

[civicrider]

yeah game one, i would have liked to see them win but they'll come out friday ready to play!

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 00Celica
Conklin did alright in net, letting in an easy stop once and looking shaky other times, however has great puck handling skills for a goalie. The oilers PP was not much better than the flames but they created more chances and looked to get the hang of it, and looks good in the future with pronger on the line and stoll smacking them in from the left side (right handed shooter). All in all, a good night of hockey, but im sorry to say boys that Edmonton is starting to look better than the flames, you can say it is only one game and it was the first of the season but it was also every other teams first. Good luck on the 15th

Conklin did terrible, and will continue to do so throughout the season, 17 saves on 20 shots? I'm not someone who thinks flames will finish 1st, I think they'll finish 7th in western conference, but edmonton will be around 10th or 12th, maybe worse unless they put in markannen.

Making comparisons after the first game is retarded, besides I don't think calgary has ever really done well in the first game. Pit and Car got blown out as well, but they'll be good teams. Also another factor is that Calgary played the wild and played shitty, I wont be surprised if Wild are in the top 5 in the league for scoring, Edmonton played Col who will probably be closer to the middle in league scoring.

[dericer]

Is conklin going to be their #1?

I though Markennen was. :dunno:

[v8killah]

two goals went off skates on conklin, can;t really blame him for that.

havent you guys noticed, calgary signs a big contract for a goalie and they end up sucking, vernon, brathwaite, kidd, turek, and now kipper

[stevieo]

Originally posted by v8killah
two goals went off skates on conklin, can;t really blame him for that.

havent you guys noticed, calgary signs a big contract for a goalie and they end up sucking, vernon, brathwaite, kidd, turek, and now kipper

dude its ONE game. say that at the end of the season when flames aren't in the playoffs.

[gongSHOW]

Originally posted by 00Celica
Calgary was HORRIBLE tonight, honestly even a true Flames hater could not predict that. They did not play to their potential, i will even admit that. But, they seem to have chemistry problems all over the place, their first line especially. The Yelle line looked the best during the game, giving the flames some energy. Kippersoff looked soft in net, giving up three goals he shouldnt have. Maybe its just the rust, or maybe this team will have problems in the future. The best defense and goaltending lets in 6 goals? Defense was mediocre at best, with the best defenseman being Hamrlik(Former Oiler :P) but even he pinched in way too much and gave up too many chances. I dont even wanna talk about how bad the power play was, only had sumthing like 5 or 6 shots on 8 PP's? Again, there first line looked impressive on paper but did nothing in the game. Langkows goal was fluky, although Iginlas shot was nice. If this lack of chemistry continues, you guys better start picking out your golf clubs now.


To be honest, i didn't think Kiprusoff was too bad tonight. 4 out of the 5 he was hung out to dry, you can't expect him to stop the one timer especially when the pucks come out from behind the net and right in front to the wide open man and he's picking the far corners. With that being said, Ference played terrible, leaving the guy out in front, leading to at least two of the goals. As well, Montador, I never really thought he was that great, lost the puck behind the net which lead to a huge goal. It was really just a sloppy effort as far as defence goes, and the offence or lack there of in the first period and a half didn't help either. But they seemed to tighten up near the end of the game, so hopefully they carry that over to tomorrow.

[AznDragon2004]

Flames are gonna bounce back tomorrow night vs Blue Jackets

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by dericer
Is conklin going to be their #1?

I though Markennen was. :dunno:

on sportsnet they show mctavish saying that they were going about 50/50 for starting goalie, but IF someone were to do way better than the other they'll make him a CLEAR #1....

can't wait only 1:35 left till it's on!

[HoisinSauce]

3-0 prediction... lol
hopefully it wont be the other way around

[Vagabond142]

Well, first 5 mins and apparently Calgary has their heads outta their asses.... good pressure, creating chances, and some strong defense. No prediction from me, but I want calgary to win :D

[Vagabond142]

As I type that, Calgary gives up the puck and has horrid defense -_- hehe

[Hakkola]

I have no t.v until wednesday :( Wish I could watch.

However on the plus side, my friends sis has seasons tickets, and she's taking me to 2 games. :D

[dericer]

Anybody watching the Columbus game?

How about that Donovan?

It's in the second. He's already drawn 3 penalties, and pots a goal!

Damn that guy's fast.

Iggy looks good, Langkow has two strong games so far.

Kipper on top of things.

:poosie: to all you doubters

[l8braker]

1-0 !! Go Flames Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jatt87]

2-1 Flames 3rd period............... Go Flames Go

[dericer]

Damn we look good.

Langkow, man he's amazing.

Created the Dono goal, and cleaned up Iggy's garbage.

GO FLAMES!!!!

[Jatt87]

Flames win 3-1 GO FLAMES GO :clap:

[mac_82]

Dono was great tonight. Flames powerplay better shape up, 1/15 so far this year. A lot of games will be won/lost on the PP this year with so many penalties being called. Much better effort tonight though, and a lot more shots on net.

[civicrider]

finaly we were setting up the powerplays, no goals but at least we kept the pressure. what a snipe off thr cross bar and then mccarty takes his scoring puck:thumbsup:

[Ripper]

It was good, but still not great... we were playing Colombous afterall. I wish we could generate a bit more offense, but at least our defense weren't all over the board tonight.

They will keep improving though.

[AznDragon2004]

What a nice shot by McCarty :)

[Nissanaddict]

I was listening from the garage, had some things to do, good to hear us kickin some ass.

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by civicrider
finaly we were setting up the powerplays, no goals but at least we kept the pressure. what a snipe off thr cross bar and then mccarty takes his scoring puck:thumbsup:

ya that top-shelf off the post was SWEET!!!!! :D

[HoisinSauce]

YES, my prediction was close hehehe

[BerserkerCatSplat]

That was much better! IMO, the score could have easily been 5-1 if Columbus's goaile hadn't played like he did. He stood on his head, especially in the first period.

[HoisinSauce]

lets hope the defense will do more than just standing there like pylons for tommorows game

prediction
flames 4
wings 3

[mac_82]

First Flames VS Wings game since the playoffs and they arent showing it on tv? :bullshit:

[/////AMG]

:thumbsup: Glad to see Flames doing good after a rough start. Wish I could watch the matches.

[Kobe]

Im watching it on satalite...
Flames getting to many penelties.. 4 minutes left
Another double Minor:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Detriot has been on a powerplay all period almost..

[HoisinSauce]

FLAMES IS GETTING OWNED!

[Chester]

Is it streaming on the internet anywhere?

[stevieo]

ya fan960.com or www.nhl.com click scores then listen now

3-0 red wings, penalties galore

[?????]

Originally posted by HoisinSauce
lets hope the defense will do more than just standing there like pylons for tommorows game

prediction
flames 4
wings 3

lets hope your predictions right hahaha

[Kobe]

Anyone have BellExpressVu, its on chan like 417...

Its Free.. Anyways...
If flames don't smarten, I predict 7-1 Detriot..

If they start playing, without a penality every 30 seconds, They can come back to tie this 4-4

Then shoutout we'll have to see...

[HoisinSauce]

wow 7-1... thats worst than game 1 vs the wilds


.................. LOL 4-1 now

it's over

[interlude]

Originally posted by Kobe
Anyone have BellExpressVu, its on chan like 417...

Its Free.. Anyways...
If flames don't smarten, I predict 7-1 Detriot..

If they start playing, without a penality every 30 seconds, They can come back to tie this 4-4

Then shoutout we'll have to see...

really? every flames game I try to watch on those nhl channels.. it says its blocked out in my area.. and that I have to pay $170 something for the nhl center ice..

kinda lame.. since i only need to watch the away games

[Kobe]

Same but 429 is free...
Try it...

[stevieo]

center ice is free until like wednesday or something. sooo make good use of it haha.

[HoisinSauce]

5-2:barf: :cry:

[interlude]

i dont know if its worth the money., but its fun watching crosby play though