Calgary Flames MEGA THREAD 2014-2015 Edition

[Quizzes]

Excited for the draft tomorrow. Any of the top 4 will be a decent choice for the Flames. Obviously hoping for Ekblad because Seth Jones fell to #4 last year. :thumbsup:

[JaffX]

It would be nice if we can get Sam Reinhart, then we can start collecting all the Reinharts :). But I think it's more likely we'll get Bennett or Draisaitl

[D'z Nutz]

Florida will likely take Eklbad if they don't trade their pick to Vancouver.
Buffalo either Bennett or Reinhart
General consensus seems to be the Oilers are leaning towards Draisaitl.
Calgary takes whatever Buffalo doesn't.


Personally I'm hoping for Reinhart.

[colinxx235]

I'm rooting for sam but that is because family and I are biased about the last name and thus most of us will get jerseys :rofl: safe if he leaves lol

[D'z Nutz]

Flames got better today.

Jonas Hiller - 2 year deal, $4.5M AAV
Mason Raymond - 3 year deal, $3.2M AAV

[ZEDGE]

Pretty big pick ups there. Also pleased with most of the draft picks.

[jampack]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Flames got better today.

Jonas Hiller - 2 year deal, $4.5M AAV
Mason Raymond - 3 year deal, $3.2M AAV

:eek:

[ZEDGE]

Ok the Engelland deal is a head scratcher.. 8.7 mil for 3 years? Damn.

[Kavy]

^
He's a character player. Great in the room and well liked by teammates. It is an overpayment but the flames need a new player to complain about since butler is gone and him coming in at sub 2million wouldn't make him a whipping boy haha

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by ZEDGE
Ok the Engelland deal is a head scratcher.. 8.7 mil for 3 years? Damn.

Treliving said at the news conference we had the money to spend to get to the floor so he felt it was okay to overpay a bit since the spot needed filling and there were other teams trying to get him (including the oilers :rofl: ).

[colinxx235]

Hopefully Hiller comes back to form here and provides a good presence in net with Ramo backing up. Raymon is pumped to be back in the home town.


I'm not sure if Engelland is a result of low defence FA, and the ones available signed some fat fucking contracts before... oh well, hopefully he can fill a 2nd/3rd line D role solidly

[95EG6P]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Flames got better today.

Jonas Hiller - 2 year deal, $4.5M AAV
Mason Raymond - 3 year deal, $3.2M AAV


Wow flames looking better already

[Vmack]

I liked the moves today. nothing too big or bold, but can help out quite a bit moving forward.

[SilverRex]

anyone know if our #4 pick will get to play a few games this season?

[403ep3]

Originally posted by SilverRex
anyone know if our #4 pick will get to play a few games this season?

Likely depends on his camp and pre-season? I'm hoping he plays well but still gets sent back to juniors. Gain some strength and dominate competition. Oh, and one pull up!

[D'z Nutz]

Flames sign Setoguchi to a 1 year/$750K contract. Hopefully he can bring his San Jose game back.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=728983

[ICEBERG]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Flames sign Setoguchi to a 1 year/$750K contract. Hopefully he can bring his San Jose game back.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=728983

Not a bad pick up for 750K.. Still a pretty young player and might do really well here in Calgary. Pretty good move by the Flames.

[Vmack]

Originally posted by ICEBERG


Not a bad pick up for 750K.. Still a pretty young player and might do really well here in Calgary. Pretty good move by the Flames.

as someone who watched Winnipeg all season here, lets hope he makes a very big step forward. He was useless most of the year here. 4th line and benched for the back half

[sputnik]

Originally posted by Vmack


as someone who watched Winnipeg all season here, lets hope he makes a very big step forward. He was useless most of the year here. 4th line and benched for the back half

Agreed completely. As a Jets fan I was glad to see him go.

His biggest problem was that he had a couple lucky point streaks which kept him on the roster, but then would go 20+ games without a goal.

[BigDL]

New broadcast team for both radio and tv

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=729260

[Mibz]

Originally posted by BigDL
New broadcast team for both radio and tv

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=729260
Ball has also been the radio voice for the Vancouver Canucks for six years http://balancedlifeskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/angry_child.jpg

[ExtraSlow]

No matter who they brought in for the radio, everyone is going to be mourning the loss of Mr Maher for a long time. Irreplacable.

[btimbit]

Love the new broadcast guys. Ball and Hrudey is a HUGE step up over Kerr and Simmer. I've just listened to a few Derek Wills clips on youtube. He's certainly no Maher, but I really, really like what I hear.

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[asp integra]

TSN write up on the Flames http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=461269

[asp integra]

Dont know how I feel about that Wills guy, voice seems way too up and down for me. I think its gonna drive me nuts. Cant they just develop some type of robot that does the play by play in Peter Maher's voice?!?!:goflames:

[Orbie]

Not sure if anyone is watching the youngstars game between the Flames and Jets, but holy cow what a goal by Gaudreau! Bennett is mostly invisible though. Great to see some hockey again!

[D'z Nutz]

Yeah that was a pretty goal!

[D'z Nutz]

Another pretty goal from Johnny Hockey!

[403ep3]

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/calgary-flames-vs-vancouver-canucks-calgary-alberta-10-08-2014/event/11004D23977E6C93?artistid=805907&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9&tm_link=search_msg-1_11004D23977E6C93

A bunch of tickets released for the home opener :) :goflames:

[95EG6P]

i think johnny hockey looks better then bennet

[D'z Nutz]

Yeah for sure. That spin move against the boards in yesterday's game was slick.

[btimbit]

Yeah. Johnny is ready. Bennet another year in jr

[88CRX]

Originally posted by 403ep3
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/calgary-flames-vs-vancouver-canucks-calgary-alberta-10-08-2014/event/11004D23977E6C93?artistid=805907&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9&tm_link=search_msg-1_11004D23977E6C93

A bunch of tickets released for the home opener :) :goflames:

Good call, thanks!

[lasimmon]

If you read around on flames boards (especially Calgary Puck) you would think the Flames are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.

I've never seen a fan base put so much stock in preseason games in my life.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by lasimmon
If you read around on flames boards (especially Calgary Puck) you would think the Flames are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.

I've never seen a fan base put so much stock in preseason games in my life.

I don't think anyone is claiming the Flames are going to win the cup.... but our prospect pool is developing nicely and it gives fans something to look forward to and get excited about.

I would think most fans start every season with a little bit of optimism. Unless you're an Oilers fan... they already know they have another season of basement dwelling.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by 88CRX


I don't think anyone is claiming the Flames are going to win the cup.... but our prospect pool is developing nicely and it gives fans something to look forward to and get excited about.

I would think most fans start every season with a little bit of optimism. Unless you're an Oilers fan... they already know they have another season of basement dwelling.

As an oilers fan I have no optimisim anymore you are correct. However, I feel this year I could be surprised, instead of hoping we be good.

Not holding out hope though.

[403ep3]

Yeah, people on Calgary Puck don't think we will get far. Our pool of prospects is the best it's ever been in years and that's what you are reading. Playoffs won't be a reality for another couple years likely..

[SOAB]

i'd be ok with lots of 1 goal losses this year for a chance at Mcdavid.

[Kavy]

Originally posted by lasimmon
If you read around on flames boards (especially Calgary Puck) you would think the Flames are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.

I've never seen a fan base put so much stock in preseason games in my life.

As someone who frequents Calgary puck this couldn't be further from the truth. Every single thread is about finishing dead last or a top three pick. There is even threads about what coach is next after Calgary finishes last this year.

[rage2]

Yea, most CPers are realistic about our chances. There are a few oddballs here and there that think otherwise.

Going in this year with low expectations. The team can do nothing but impress me.

[Lex350]

Originally posted by lasimmon
If you read around on flames boards (especially Calgary Puck) you would think the Flames are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.

I've never seen a fan base put so much stock in preseason games in my life.


have you ever looked at the Rider fan pages? lol

[D'z Nutz]

I don't think we're going to bottom out like everyone says we will, but we're nowhere near playoff contention for a few years either until the kids develop. As long as we have a few nice highlight reels once in a while from our young guys, it'll be a fun ride for me.

[SilverGS]

Originally posted by lasimmon
If you read around on flames boards (especially Calgary Puck) you would think the Flames are going to win the Stanley Cup this year.

I've never seen a fan base put so much stock in preseason games in my life.

What threads are you reading?

Most are just some excitement about certain players. Others are already talking about next year and the hopes of getting McDavid. Many are of the thought we won't be last but in the bottom 5 so the chance at McDavid is not terrible high.

I don't think I have read a thread where people are talking about being in the playoff picture let alone winning the cup lol.

[rage2]

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[88CRX]

Originally posted by lasimmon


As an oilers fan I have no optimisim anymore you are correct. However, I feel this year I could be surprised, instead of hoping we be good.

Not holding out hope though.

Oilers fan.... nailed it :rofl:

[dawwgy]

Originally posted by 88CRX


Oilers fan.... nailed it :rofl:

The Irony... Havent the oilers been hyping up all their shiny new toys for a few years now? HAHA, look where its gotten them.

I think he needs to read the "Edmonton is no good" thread on Calgary puck.... some real truth there!

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by dawwgy


The Irony... Havent the oilers been hyping up all their shiny new toys for a few years now? HAHA, look where its gotten them.

I think he needs to read the "Edmonton is no good" thread on Calgary puck.... some real truth there!

There is little difference from the Oilers of a few years ago and the Flames now. You have a bunch of prospects who haven't done anything in the NHL. They could be good, they could be awful you don't really know until they play the games.

Also that thread on CP just perpetuates non-truths. They pick and choose quotes to demean the Oilers, Fans, and people from Edmonton in general. It's actually quite sad. There is plenty of evidence of Fans being angry and not "drinking the koolaid" as it is put in that thread yet that all gets glossed over.

But the game is played on the Ice and in my mind if we don't make the playoffs the season is a failure. I could care less if the flames finish above or below us outside the playoffs, we both lose.

Personally I'd like to see the Oilers and Flames both make the playoffs consistently. But that won't happen until Anaheim/Chicago/St. Louis etc take a step back as their players get older.

[88CRX]

You're going on Calgary Puck (a Flames message board) looking for people praising the Oilers, arguable one of the worst run hockey teams in the NHL? Please.

I wouldn't be one bit surprised to see the Flames finish ahead of the Oilers once again.

[lasimmon]

I may be an Oilers fan but I go to 15-20 Flames home games a year and love hockey so I like to talk about what I see out there.

I stay away from the bashing threads because as you point out they are obviously 1 sided. Still lots of good discussion on certain things.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by lasimmon
I may be an Oilers fan but I go to 15-20 Flames home games a year and love hockey so I like to talk about what I see out there.

I stay away from the bashing threads because as you point out they are obviously 1 sided. Still lots of good discussion on certain things.

LOL. Kettle... black. You (an Oilers fan) come into a Flames thread accusing their fanbase of over hyping the team, when in fact, 95% of the CPers are pretty realistic about where the team will finish this year.

It's not bashing because it's stating the truth. Edmonton is no good.

[BigDL]

not sounding good for Sam Bennett

http://www.tsn.ca/shoulder-surgery-likely-for-flames-bennett-1.101231

[dawwgy]

Originally posted by BigDL
not sounding good for Sam Bennett

http://www.tsn.ca/shoulder-surgery-likely-for-flames-bennett-1.101231

It's better to get it fixed now then to have it happen later in the season or a year from now, I dont think he would have had much of an impact on the Flames this year anyways so the only thing it hurts is his Junior Team, Kingston, who may only see a half season or less out of him, and sadly likely not playing for Team Canada in the World Juniors. I think the latter is the most dissapointing IMO. He would have been one of the leaders and top point producers, which calgary hasn't had on a WJ team in pretty much forever.

On to Good News: Johnny Gaudreau is on the opening day roster and has been assigned #13 for his Jersey # cant wait to see him play live tomorrow night!!

:goflames:

[D'z Nutz]

Heather Liscano announces her retirement. Last time singing will be tomorrow night at the home opener.
http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=733304

[403ep3]

Best in the businesses!

Good luck to her! She's going to get an enormous standing ovation tomorrow night!

[beyond_ban]

Am i the only one excited to see a fresh face singing the anthem? I couldn't stand Mrs Liscano... zero emotion.

Wish her all the best, but boy am i glad shes done.

[D'z Nutz]

The new ref cams are awesome!

[jampack]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
The new ref cams are awesome!

Haha yep.

Hiller seems very solid. Goal was from traffic then redirected. That save on the last few seconds of the first period :eek: ...

[rage2]

I'm rocking a Hiller jersey this year because him and Mibz have some history...

[adamc]

Thanks for the sweet seats, Raj.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PhymScYP1d8/UyTF5fMy1-I/AAAAAAAAXrg/9_-cwYKS0FA/s1600/A3.gif

[asp integra]

Originally posted by beyond_ban
Am i the only one excited to see a fresh face singing the anthem? I couldn't stand Mrs Liscano... zero emotion.

Wish her all the best, but boy am i glad shes done.

Way better than Tony Rino, man that guy was bad

[BigDL]

Sam Bennett to be out 4-6 months, going to go get surgery on his shoulder.

[rage2]

Is that new news? I thought that it was something that needed to be done at some stage anyways.

[403ep3]

Originally posted by rage2
Is that new news? I thought that it was something that needed to be done at some stage anyways.

It was originally estimated at only a couple months

[BigDL]

Originally posted by 403ep3


It was originally estimated at only a couple months

And also possible it didn't need surgery.

[Team_Mclaren]

MASON RAYMOND!!!! What a story for this guy. On PTO last year wit the leafs, saved his career in preseason and now here he is getting a hatty

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
MASON RAYMOND!!!! What a story for this guy. On PTO last year wit the leafs, saved his career in preseason and now here he is getting a hatty

He looked pretty bad last night... And then hatty tonight haha.

Might mean Glencross is due for one next game.

[D'z Nutz]

Haha yeah that was awesome. Oilers outplayed us most of that game and we still pulled off a win

[Quizzes]

It's a good thing their goalie and defense are still terrible... Even after all the "upgrades" to help keep pucks out of the net.

I hope Oilers get better because they don't deserve another wave of generational talent.

[GQNammer]

GO FLAMES GOE!!!

Oilers deserve exactly what's coming to them. Buncha talent, no one to lead them.

[Maxx Mazda]

Honest to Christ this game... :rolleyes:

[Kavy]

Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
Honest to Christ this game... :rolleyes:

If Calgary beats the blues then something is really wrong. St Louis should be finishing top five in the west. I'm not upset about this game because Calgary is no where close to St Louis in terms of talent

[asp integra]

St Lou always kicks our ass. I went to a game last year and I feel like the final score was 6-0, just terrible.

[btimbit]

Setoguchi fumbling and taking out Engelland on that first goal just deflated the team.

Other than that what's there to say. They're a top 5 team in the league and we're a bottom 5 team. Just look at their d depth. Our #4 up last year (butler) got waived by the Blues and plays in the AHL. Our current #3 dman is a guy we got from the Blues for next to nothing. They simply have a better team.

Hitch is a top 5 coach Imo too.

[BigDL]

Wow the Flames stole that one for sure.

[rage2]

http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc475/rage2amg/DA5B5ED7-D16B-427F-AAD6-D0E1E2F8EF0A.png_zpscr4vacf1.jpeg

We're averaging 40 shots against per game, and maybe 20 sog. I dunno how it's possible that we're over 500 right now.

[kenny]

Flames blocked 30 shots and still had 50 shots against haha.

[killramos]

Hillier really could help carry this team if he keeps this up. Chicago should have played better though.

[Moonracer]

Originally posted by rage2


We're averaging 40 shots against per game, and maybe 20 sog. I dunno how it's possible that we're over 500 right now.

Goaltending :D

[D'z Nutz]

That's not how you tank!

[killramos]

Originally posted by Moonracer


Goaltending :D

We bumped LA from the standings :rofl:

We are even above Boston with same games played :nut:

[xnvy]

^Haha.

If we get 9th this year I'll :cry:

[btimbit]

Both Flames goalies at .934 sv%

Forget McDavid and Eichel I guess. Hanifin here we come!

[D'z Nutz]

Flames win their back to backs, Oilers lose theirs (while letting in 13 goals).

It was a good week.

[Moonracer]

Originally posted by killramos


We bumped LA from the standings :rofl:

We are even above Boston with same games played :nut:

Woooo Look out! We're gonna win the cup ;)

[DENZILDON]

Johnny out and Jooris in tonight.

I think it will be a good rest for Johnny and a good chance for Jooris.

[asp integra]

seeing these last few games reminds me of the flames with a young kipper, get horribly out shot and out chanced and win 1-0 and 2-1 games haha

[btimbit]

Well if rebuilds are about the process and not the score I'm happy enough with that game.
If we didn't have so many dumb penalties we'd have had a real shot at that one.

My takes:
Great effort outside of the first 5 minutes
Russell quietly having a great year. Imagine how good he'd look with a half decent d partner
Jooris. 'nuff said
Wideman sucks

[88CRX]

And Brodie just got paid!

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Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Brodie is a $4.65M AAV. Interesting: his first year is $3.9M -- a nod to Giordano, who has one year left on his deal at $4M. (1/2)

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
The rest is spread out evenly over four years. There is a limited NTC and a no-move clause starting in Year III, when he becomes eligible.

[403ep3]

Good deal if he keeps progressing.

[colinxx235]

Brodie has been playing great, and continue to develop well. Glad to see him signed for a bit.

Giordano should get an extension soon just to put to bed any doubts about his status as our captain and bets d-man.

Then I would also extend russel before he proves how much he's worth :poosie:

[vengie]

Originally posted by colinxx235
Brodie has been playing great, and continue to develop well. Glad to see him signed for a bit.

Giordano should get an extension soon just to put to bed any doubts about his status as our captain and bets d-man.

Then I would also extend russel before he proves how much he's worth :poosie:

Agreed.
I'd also like to see Backlund and Bouma extended as well.

[Quizzes]

Can't extend Giordano or Russell until next year. There will be lots of variables this time next year with who's coming up in the system and what other top dmen are getting paid.

[colinxx235]

Originally posted by Quizzes
Can't extend Giordano or Russell until next year. There will be lots of variables this time next year with who's coming up in the system and what other top dmen are getting paid.


Do you mean they literally can't? or they probably can't come to an agreement? Just want to make sure I'm not missing something. As with Giordano you've seen what multiple other people of his skill set have been getting paid. Often you can save a few dollars signing to an early extension vs waiting until contract year. Showing loyalty/value to a player like himself. I agree that Russell would be a tricky one, but I figure the Cap'n not as much unless they are far apart on value.

I personally wouldn't want to wait nor expect any FA/young talent to replace either of those two based upon how they play now. Russell could use a better partner that is for sure. Engelland was a bad signing from the get go.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by colinxx235



Do you mean they literally can't? or they probably can't come to an agreement? Just want to make sure I'm not missing something. As with Giordano you've seen what multiple other people of his skill set have been getting paid. Often you can save a few dollars signing to an early extension vs waiting until contract year. Showing loyalty/value to a player like himself. I agree that Russell would be a tricky one, but I figure the Cap'n not as much unless they are far apart on value.

I personally wouldn't want to wait nor expect any FA/young talent to replace either of those two based upon how they play now. Russell could use a better partner that is for sure. Engelland was a bad signing from the get go.

They literally can't talk extension until next year. Part of the CBA.

I thought Engelland was a decent partner for Russell. Flames needed a bigger body on the back-end and he was that. If he was paid $1M less, there wouldn't be as much scrutiny.

[88CRX]

You can't re-up them until they're in the final year of their current deal.

At this point you basically give Gio whatever he asks for on a 4 or 5 term deal.

[lasimmon]

There is a limit on how early an extension can be signed, not exactly sure what it is though.

[D'z Nutz]

Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC
Brodie is a $4.65M AAV. Interesting: his first year is $3.9M -- a nod to Giordano, who has one year left on his deal at $4M.

Kid knows his place.

[Quizzes]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Kid knows his place.

+1. Probably wouldn't get paid if not for Gio.
Good mentality for all the other kids in the lineup.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz


Kid knows his place.

Yea I thought that was a nice touch.

[vengie]

Originally posted by Quizzes


+1. Probably wouldn't get paid if not for Gio.
Good mentality for all the other kids in the lineup.

This 100%.

Nice to see the level of respect there.