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Flames vs. Sharks Game Thread

San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames, Mar 19, 2010 6:00 PM PDT


 

Pengrowth Saddledome

7 PM MT

Opposition: Fear The Fin

TV: Sportsnet West


Sitting in the back of a car

Music so loud I can't tell a thing

Thinking 'bout what to say

And I can't find the lines


Big Star - Back of a Car

 

 

The Flames return to their uncomfortable home this evening, still trying to unlock the mysteries of a desultory home record, still trying to fix the apparently unfixable, still too close to nowhere. The win over the Avalanche was certainly nice enough, in that losing the first four games of the season series to Colorado has been one the causes for the standings ditch the club is lying in at the moment, but it's no end. The disappointments of earlier this week still have matters on a very fine edge, with any future loss another merciless shovelful on the grave.

Tonight, the Flames meet a club that sent them to the signature loss of their year, a night where the phrase "one-way traffic" wasn't a strong enough descriptive for the display on ice. Calgary will face the visitors from the Bay absent yet another useful player as well, negating some of the advantages of the depth added since January. Desperate times, indeed. 

Star-divide

 

 

All that noted, the gents that are at the heart of the club still remain in place, and it's those men that will be tested this evening by one the league's better top-ends. Rene Bourque himself noted the lackluster play that preceded Wednesday's outburst on his part. That sort of output is certainly on the wishlist for this evening, with Thornton et al staring them down. Iginla and Stajan have found wanting against better players on too many nights, so if a win is in the cards that trend needs a night off.

With the challenges that the first unit faces, Daymond Langkow's line needs to find a way to be productive. It's pretty clear that Christopher Higgins just seemed to fit the needs of that line better then Niklas Hagman. The Finn has enough pedigree that one would hope that he's just in a low spot for the moment, but he hasn't appeared comfortable any place in the top six since arriving from Toronto, and with his skill level, that can't stand. 

The Dawes-Conroy-Moss line seems to be the one set thats been on song the last few games, and Dawes' own play just reinforces my feelings that he should have been playing from the get-go after the Olympics. Leaving him in a suit while inferior players were iced, well, I talked enough about Brent Sutter Wednesday, didn't I? Just add it to the list, I suppose.

As one would have suspected with Curtis Glencross on the limp, Mikael Backlund returns to the lineup. Wise, too. Brain McGrattan's skill set isn't really required at the moment, so the actual hockey player it is. The Swede will apparently slide right into the fourth line spot vacated by number 20, and if he gets a bit of second unit PP time, I'd be unsurprised. 

 

The D stays as is, despite the obvious impostor in the top four. I can't really add to Kent's dissection of the Steady One, except to agree that he's over his head. Not his fault, of course. The brother act in charge gets full, er, credit, for the why and how of it all. 

 

Kipper needs to be as successful as Vesa Toskala has been of late for the Flames to win this evening...

and of all the things I never, ever, ever, considered I'd have to type in any serious way, that's right up there with, "I love salad", "Antiquing is totally underrated as a pass time", and , "Sure, I'll go see Loverboy. They're friggin' awesome." Uh, anyway, go get 'em, 34. 

 

The Sharks lost to the Canucks last night 3-2, so hopefully they're a bit short on legs this evening. Beyond the clear danger that the first line poses, Joe Pavelski has to accounted for when considering match-ups. He torched the Flames in the January debacle, ringing up a goal and three assists, and he was 1 and 1 last night in last night's loss at the Garage. One spot that the Flames should, at least in theory, try to exploit is the older Shark D on night two of a B2B. Wallin, Blake and Boyle aren't kids, which might mean tired legs if the Flames can get any forecheck pressure going. Marc-Edouard Vlasic is a fairly useful guy in a shut-down role, and he's close to a return, so for the short-term hopes of Calgary, one hopes he takes another evening to heal. As well, the Shark bottom six never really seems like much, and they rarely have to be, but is another spot that Calgary has to try to work on. Evgeni Nabokov played last night, so maybe Thomas Greiss gets an outing, but the Sharks have Phoenix in surprising proximity at the top of the Pacific standings, which could affect Todd McLellan's goalie decision.

 

Game wise, as I mentioned, the Flames have to try to win this one against the lower orders of the Shark line-up, because the top-six battle seems an unlikely place for success. I did note, even from a distance in Austin, that the Flames managed a goal with an extra man. Speaking of things I never thought I'd be typing...anyway, more, please.

 

Finally, an indulgent word if I might. Anyone reading this blog is doing better than the excellent gentleman who penned the lyrics I quoted to start today's piece, and frankly, it's been a bit dusty in here as I've been listening to a lot of Big Star this morning. I had every intention of seeing his planned show on Saturday as a worthy end to my visit to SXSW this year, part of a long held wish to attend a show by someone that was the influence for so much of the music I listen to. If you younger types are unfamiliar and you enjoy melodic power pop, well, the internet is a wonderful place for more than just reading this stuff. Rest in peace, Alex.

 

The Flames are still with us, if barely, so they're doing better as well, and that's no little thing. Game time is 7 MT on Sportsnet West. 

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Kipper needs to be as successful as Vesa Toskala has been of late for the Flames to win this evening…

and of all the things I never, ever, ever, considered I’d have to type in any serious way, that’s right up there with, “I love salad”, “Antiquing is totally underrated as a pass time”, and , “Sure, I’ll go see Loverboy. They’re friggin’ awesome.” Uh, anyway, go get ’em, 34.

Because it bears repeating.

by Kent Wilson on Mar 19, 2010 1:33 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

WI has always been famous. She pals around with celebs all the time.

by Kent Wilson on Mar 19, 2010 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s why she’s so uppity all the time, eh? ;)

jk, wi =D

by SmellOfVictory on Mar 19, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

1. it depends on your definition of “celeb.”
2. it depends on your definition of “pals around with”
3. it depends on your definition of “uppity.”

i’m pretty flattered that puckdaddy has me on the shortlist of opinionated (read: cynical) female bloggers in the world and enlisted me for an opinion on the bikini issue. i’m also pretty flattered that when george stromboulopoulos gets an eyeful of dion, he feels compelled to text me a pic. i wouldn’t necessarily say i pal around with any (either ?) of ’em….

i WOULD, however, say i’m pretty effin’ uppity most of the time. :P

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

As far as Canadian celebrities go, G.S. is pretty friggin’ top-notch! I love that guy.

by SmellOfVictory on Mar 19, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

he’s a’ight for a habs fan. ;)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

i’m mostly curious which of backlund or nystrom will play centre…. will they leave 23 where he’s been surprisingly rather effective ? or will they let the kid play his regular position ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Just a slight correction: SJ gave us one of the two signature losses of the season (can’t forget the epic comeback loss to Chicago, now, can we?). Nice prep piece, though. I also enjoy the Kipper/Toskala comment immensely. :D

by SmellOfVictory on Mar 19, 2010 1:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Higgins is questionable tonight so if he can’t go tonight I wouldn’t be surprised if he plays Sunday or for sure Tuesday.

As for tonight the Flames just have to play smart the Sharks aren’t playing very well hockey right now and this is a perfect time for the Flames to take advantage of another club coming off a b2b.

If anyone can find what Nabokov’s record coming off b2b’s that would be great but what are the chances we see Thomas Griess tonight. Though I believe if the Sharks get 2 points tonight they clinch playoff spot not positive though.

Go Flames Go! I’m hopeful for tonight.

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 1:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, please, please, PLEASE, let us see Thomas Griess tonight.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Left Wing Lock has Nabokov but his name is Black so it’s not confirmed.

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

griess, if i’m not mistaken, is the guy that i always think the announcers are calling “christ.”
ie: i think he’s awesome. :)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Him and pickles on the same team! Amazing!

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

pickles is injured, though.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s still amazing.
(I was going to make an awful joke, but I’ll spare you all.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe it’s games like tonight that went into the thinking of the Steve Staios acquisition. And no, I’m not talking about the Flames game, but the Edmonton-Detroit game. As we all know, Detroit is in the vigorous playoff battle with the Flames for that 8th and final playoff spot and that Detroit plays Edmonton 2 more times this season (including tonight).

What I`m trying to say is though, is that by eliminating Steve Staois from the Edmonton blueline, maybe Sutter realized that would give the Oiler`s a better chance of beating Detroit, hence helping Calgary`s playoff hopes. And this isn`t to mention the inspiration factor that the Oiler`s players now have to help ol`locker room Steve get back into the postseason.

IT`S ALL COMING TOGETHER.

by M F on Mar 19, 2010 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Aaron Johnson has been thier best blueliner since the trade, so this theory, while a joke, may have more credence then thought. Let’s face it, Daz is crazy enough to think like this.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

third line stays intact, wooh

by shep_ on Mar 19, 2010 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

There have never been truer words spoken.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

(for the first shift or two, anyways) ;)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

azevedo

You should have a weekly mailbag at the 4th Line Blog. Answer questions about sports, life, etc.

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 5:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

RoBlo —-when the eff are YOU gonna start writing ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

What are you talking about? I’ll be here on the game thread

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 5:45 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Holy crap is that a good idea. Starts tommorow.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 6:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

i didn’t realize how auburn ian white was…. that dude needs to grow a good playoff beard in calgary. he fits the description (read: lanny, lowry, commodore etc.)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

looks a bit “molesty” to me lol

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

but…. like… in a good way.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ll leave that with you!

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

no i mean tonight.
Makes me miss Joker hittin posts

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it too early for me to start bitching about Kotalik?

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

No you`re about two months late actually

by M F on Mar 19, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

CRAZY good pass by stajan.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m thinking that he will have made good headway with his detractors by the end of the season. His toolbox is pretty solid.

by SmellOfVictory on Mar 19, 2010 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some very sloppy clearing attempts, but good effort otherwise so far.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Lanks with a BULLET wrister

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Backlund wins a race for the puck against two Sharks, then wins a battle along the boards against two. I like!

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

i’ve been a fan all along. he’s taken some big strides since he got here.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

“Calgary penalty #17: two minutes because the Sharks need help.”

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Holy shit! 2-0? Are they just playing bad or what?

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 6:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Nah. We’ve actually generated some really good chances off good passing.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Chances were 7-6 in favor of the Flames in that one.

by Kent Wilson on Mar 19, 2010 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

i would’ve thought maybe even better than that. solid period.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

hm. i should pay more attention and eat less sushi.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

14-6, actually.

And 2-0 Edmonton somehow.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

A lot of distant dump-ins. Not a lot of scary chances.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:53 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

that cannot possibly last.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m not sure if Joe Thornton is still in Olympic form, or if he is rounding into playoff form early. Mostly invisible, aside from whining after the opening face off.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

he’s cranky tho after that stick in the face, should have a good shiner

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed. And he is taking his frustrations out on … Nothing.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 6:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

sharks rounding into playoff form?

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

a wallin v. gio collision is pretty fun for me.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Imagine if some of their equipment/clothes had flown off??

by Kent Wilson on Mar 19, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

hopefully dawes’ handlebar has better mojo than olli’s did.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

and i guess that’s a yes.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lazy D = GA. Heatley should never have been that open.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

why would you do that, if you were iggy ? why would you fire a shot straight into traffic, instead of skating around to the side and roofing it ???

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

so, how many games did kotalik play the first unit PP ? two ? and by two i mean one + the game he didn’t tie down ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

mikeH makes a good point: why do the rest of the lines not sit a guy in the slot with another guy infront of the net ???

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Because that would make far too much sense.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 7:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Azevedo have you thought about a weekly mailbag at the 4th line yet?

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

RoBlo, have you thought about blogging yet ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh thats what you meant. No blogging for me I just enjoy commenting, but mailbags are my favorite an I feel Azevedo would be a great mail bag guy

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed. if you change your mind, lemme know : walkinvisible@gmail.com

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doing it. Email your questions to justin.azevedo20(at)gmail.com.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 7:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Do they have to be hockey related. I have lots of questions but they are more life related

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL. it’s too bad ideabong.com closed down. it gave great advice.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. I’m open to anything.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok i have a question I’ll ask to help you warm up. I went to UVic for my first year and was in residence. On halloween, there was a strict NO FIREWORKS policy on campus. Naturally, we bought a shitload of fireworks, the ones with a big wooden stick attached on the side so you can stick them upright in the ground so you have time to run away before they go shooting into the sky. Anyways, one of my dumbfuck friends got drunk on the 2nd night of Halloween (We celebrated the Friday, Saturday and the actual Halloween on Monday) and kicked a glass door in our dorm down- they cost 800 bucks to replace. Anyways, the RAs called a building meeting to bitch us out about it, but before the building, we got a bunch of the fireworks and planted them around the window. We snapped cigarettes in half and stuck them on to the fuses, so they would not ignite and blast off for about 10 minutes. No doubt about it, 10 minutes later, a bunch of fireworks blasted off and it pretty much got all of us out of trouble, because they assumed we were a bunch of hoodlums who kicked the door down. But since we were right there at the time the fireworks went off, they realized there were other toublemakers in the building who were probably responsible for the fireworks and hence, the door. I have been haunted by this, because I always wondered what if somebody walked too close to the fireworks right before they went off and went through their eye or somehow seriously harmed them. anyways My question is: am I going to hell for leaving a potentially fatal firework mine field unattended outside of my residence building?

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. If there were injuries, you would have heard about it. Deans are dickheads. Additionally, you would have to be an idiot to approach fireworks, especially ones where there are parts glowing. So, feel comfortable knowing any injury caused would have been by way of natural selection and stupidity. And don’t worry about the 800 bucks-between government funding, endowments, and tuition, the 800 bucks won’t make too much of a dent in the bank account.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

a fine answer for RoBlo, but what if the guy was a canucks fan ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 20, 2010 6:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

If he was a Canucks fan, he would have been a irresponsible douche who could have killed someone and should turn himself in to the university police for breaking campus law.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 20, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry, is backlund ready for the nhl yet ? i’m just wondering.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

(fourth line comp, anyways)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry that was re: stajan, not re: mickis

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’ve steadily developed a mancrush on him this year. AWESOME.

by SmellOfVictory on Mar 19, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Backlund.

And Gio got owned on that play.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

my favorites have to take turns being my favorites, i guess.
ian white is also struggling tonight in a big way.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

gio must’ve shaven just before puckdrop

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Before the game, or before that shift?

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Stajan-Langkow-Conroy-Backlund

I can live with that

by M F on Mar 19, 2010 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

i don’t think i’ve ever seen iggy that mad. ever.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

right. yes. i did indeed.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Iggy mauled him. Lol

Take your helmet off Clowe, you pussy!

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:37 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Iggy does the same thing every time when he fights, and no one picks up on it.

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 7:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

i’m all for fighting but i think you should have the option on whether or not to take your helmet off (which you do). i don’t think it’s part of “the code,” and i don’t think you should be called a pussy because of it….. if you break your hand or your nose —no big deal. if you fall and whack your noggin’ it could feasibly be the end of your career.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

The helmet always comes off anyway. He had time and Iginla had enough respect to remove his lid. Clowe was a chickenshit.

Far, far more players are injured punching helmets than are hurt falling to the ice.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:44 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Though it needs to be noted that very, very few injuries come from fighting.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

then that makes iggy the idiot who’s punching a helmet i guess. i dunno. i’ve had this argument a few times (gio keeps his lid on) and i think that you shouldn’t be called a pussy because you’re not interested in getting concussed.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gio’s fights don’t usually involve the time to remove the helmet, which is a different situation.

But when your opponent removes his like that, you gotta too. That is just basic respect.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

disagree totally. it should be your call and you shouldn’t be called disrespectful for it.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don’t fight then.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

okay so, hypothetically, the other night —-boston v. pittsburgh, if matt cooke didn’t want to take his helmet off to fight, should he just not have fought ?

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dont think he had a choice to fight or not

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Matt Cooke had to answer for his cheap shot, so frankly, he had no “choice” on the matter. But yes, if that fight set up like this one and his opponent removed his hat, Cooke should have too.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

you are very smart :)

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

see, i disagree. i think cooke was being “respectful” by answering the bell, but if he didn’t want to take his helmet off, he shouldn’t have to.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he didnt fight , he knew sooner or later something bad was going to happen.

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

but i’m not sure why that means he has to expose himself to the possibility of concussion.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ratio of players getting hurt by bouncing their head off the ice in a fight to hockey fights in small.

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good news the Wings are playing like crap so if you hang on and win you will get a bit of room

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

2-1 now. i’m guessing we shouldn’t keep our hopes up.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to jinx it! Sheesh!!

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 7:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

“Innocent shots from the point are usually what win’s you games” – Charlie Simmer

WE FINALLY KNOW THE SECRET

by M F on Mar 19, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe dion should try to be more innocent

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Brets line is the best on the ice tonight . Dubnyk looks like a super star goalie . Plus Oilers can keep the Wings lock in like they are on the power play at times

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I really wish i could see your game

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is imitating an NHL goalie for Edmonton tonight?

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Jeanette going out pf his way to save Nabokov. Two quick whistles on wide open puck.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Commercial Break unrelated question

Did anyone see those text messages that porn star released? Tiger woods has quite the dirty mind

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I saw them, that reminds me. I should clean up some on texts

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

i had to go on urbandictionary to know what Tiger was talking about half the time.

“No turkey, unless it’s a club sandwich”

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lets just say a year ago, I didnt think I would EVER say “Tiger Woods” and “Golden Shower” in the same sentence

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

to be fair, neither did tiger.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tiger woods has men have quite the dirty mind

Fixed that for ya.

by Kent Wilson on Mar 19, 2010 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never

Text

Your

Mistress!

Guaranteed blackmail.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

I wonder if Dion texted Mrs Conroy

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

So that rumour is mostly true. Glad Dion is gone.

by Keith M on Mar 19, 2010 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

 Devan Dubnyk

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Ouch Backlund, back to the press box with you laddie

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Meh, that’s why they’re called Rookie mistakes. Other then that one play I thought he was excellent out there, he made shit happen… I like players who make shit happen.

by Parallex on Mar 19, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

he had a kickass game. i’m really glad that one didn’t matter, in the end.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny how Joanette magically saw the open puck in our crease, but not theirs…

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

i totally thought the same thing. meh. happens.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

that’s a brutal hit.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

staios is the new dion.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Exhibit B of why Clowe is a chickenshit, pussy, disrespectful clown.

;)

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

i would say exhibit A but we can agree to disagree. ;)

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our powerplay is why we are fighting for 8th instead of 3rd.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Does Jay-Bo know how to take a slapshot from the point?

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bouwmeester you fucking retard. You clear that puck and they don’t score.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

The puck was bouncing badly… but yeah, kind of sucked.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

i do not like the look of this.
except, of course, for in my fantasy pool where i have langkow, gio, and boyle all playing tonight.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

who, by the way, are all in the three stars.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

kotalik is too casual. could’ve gotten there easy.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

mikeH is yelling GIVE IT TO WALLIN

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

referring, of course, to THIS

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bad call right there

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Stupid decision to try to score ther, and even worse icing call by the linesman.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 8:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Quite the understatement

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 8:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

he talks SOOO fast for a swede.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Roger Millions reminds me of Tara McCool. Bedroom eyes in the backlund interview

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Mickis wants to play in playoff.

Us here for the time being are THE BIGGEST OIL FANS ON THE PLANET. Even bigger then the folk in E-Town.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

mickis just wants some red mile action

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where in the Fuck is R O i want to hear his postgame thoughts

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

As thoughtful as Simmer is I like R Os analysis better. Much less use of the word ‘physical’

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe he was at the game?

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

RO doesn’t live in calgary, i don’t think…… thought i could be wrong.

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang I miss his postgame thoughts and No im not being a cynical dick, he actually has a pretty neat perspective on hockey. Makes you think a bit more I guess

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 19, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hes dancing in a field of elderberries and rainbows celebrating the win

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by Justin Azevedo on Mar 19, 2010 8:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

Your Calgary Flames

Via Winston Churchill
“a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”

by DarrenZ on Mar 19, 2010 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

this is the announcer guy, btw, who says “giordonno”

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

7:09 left at Rexall and the Oilers are getting murdered this period.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

That new goalie looks decent.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

We showed some grit today
With the Sharks tanking in our town
Let’s turn this season around

Not quite a haiku I believe but i have not written one for 20 plus years, cheers!

by Fuzzie on Mar 19, 2010 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

flames on the bubble
end of dawes hibernation
happy birthday, backs

that’s the contribution by me & mikeH

by walkinvisible on Mar 19, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I know how Kent feels about the Flames powerplay . I get the same eye-gouging feeling this year watching the Wings play .

That is why if we both can’t make the playoff;s i hope the Flames do . It’s been a while for you fans and maybe it will be a kick in our butts for next year

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Congrats on the Flames win and to Devan Dubnyk on his first win 1 -8-2

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by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Wings scored at the Buzzer.

Might not count

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

IT COUNTED FU*K!

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

0.03 left

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

That counts.

That has been the luck for both Alberta teams. I’m gonna be sick.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

what was peca doing?

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

And even if Detroit loses the Flames still get 8th because of more wins.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

but the wings will score… this is the alberta luck working.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

nevermind the Wings have less games played

SHIT.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

and an easier schedule.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well then let’s hope that Nashville goes into the tank.

by Firefox444 on Mar 19, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think that is a possibility… but so far, they’ve been playing well. Don’t the wings play them once more?

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep March 27th and April 3rd. If those games go to overtime I’ll cry.

by Firefox444 on Mar 19, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe they would collude with one another to make it happen.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Edmonton loses in overtime / shootout (which they inevitably will) then I’m going to be sick.

by Firefox444 on Mar 19, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

But in some sense, the Flames don’t deserve to be in the playoffs… I’ll still root for them.

by tsukemonoki on Mar 19, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let’s not get into the deserve crap.

If you’re in the final 8 you deserve to be their.

Let’s hope the Oil can usher that pre 09-10 shootout record.

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Ray Ferraro ever shut up.

Landon’s a Wing right that’s why he won’t

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Don’t forget that Oil team that got in on the last day . The magic went all the way to the cup only to fall just short so you never know

Show me the CUP

by Mashman on Mar 19, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Dubnyk, one little save and I will have a shred of respect for the Oil…

by Firefox444 on Mar 19, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

OILERS WIN!

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I wanted the fuckers to lose after they choked away the regulation win.

by Resolute on Mar 19, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I rather be tied then still 1 back.

But I know what you mean.

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by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Devan Dubnyk helped
Flames played with some San Josetivity
Saint Paul here we come

I think the second line may be 8.

But again I’d tried.

GO FLAMES GO!!!

by CofRed on Mar 19, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey everybody, I’m working on post-game, I’ll have it up soon

by Hayley on Mar 19, 2010 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

nice game,
dont think gio was +4 good and dont think 4-27 was -2 bad.

22-11 looked great, 26 looked ok, not 3M for 2 more years ok but whatever.

i really like 15. nice handlebars going.

60 looks a bit like a younger 18?

by shep_ on Mar 20, 2010 5:58 AM PDT reply actions  

18 in the way of Stajan or 18 in the way of Lombo.

Hahaha

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by CofRed on Mar 20, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

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