February 14, 2010 at 12:02 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
Calgary will go into the two week Olympic break with a win, something they' found only 5 times in the last 17 games. Who would've thought that the Flames would be struggling for 8th place. It's like 2004 all over again....mind you the outcome then was pretty good.
Tonight at home Calgary fed off some new lines and the home crowd to pull out a victory. The bulk of Calgary's offence came from their captain, who seems to win games hands down, but unfortunately only shows up for every third game....
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February 11, 2010 at 10:13 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
At this point of the year every game is crucial because if you're out of a playoff spot before the Olympics, you probably aren't going to the post-season this year. Turns out the Calgary Flames players haven't got that message yet.
Even following Calgary's monster trades have really fixed NOTHING. In fact, tonight, the only person who scored was a Dallas player in his own net.
Morrow potted the puck, or rather wired a shot, into his own goal to give the Flames the lead. Jarome Iginla should take note, he spends the entire second half of the season up to this point floating around the edges, and when he drives to the net he gets rewarded. Huh, what a concept, fight harder for the middle of the ice!
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February 9, 2010 at 8:07 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
I wish Ottawa was an American team so we could blame Gary Bettman. Or maybe we'll blame Stphane Auge who was the primary official tonight. Or better yet, blame the nation's capital for, I dunno, proroguing parliament or something.
Tonight an otherwise exciting game between two Canadian clubs was absolutely ruined by horrific officiating. It sucks to complain about officials, cause generally they do a great job, but man alive, it was frustrating tonight.
Calgary opened the scoring thanks to Iginla's pass to a floating Hagman who bombed a slapper top shelf. After than it all came crashing down.
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February 7, 2010 at 12:15 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
I could go on and on about how cheap the win was against the Flames tonight but nobody would care. Tampa Bay (and Florida) exists in America's wang where nobody gives a damn about hockey so covering those games is pointless.
Nonetheless here is a quick run down of the game:
1) Rene Bourque lost after one shift after taking a cheap shot to the head. I will say it AGAIN, the NHL is a JOKE of a professional league because it's the last sport that PERMITS and ENCOURAGES shots to the head (and thus decreasing the careers of players). The hit Bourque took was clean--he was smoked by a player coming out of the box--but the lack of respect on ice and no head shot rule means a clean hit is not only unpenalised but you lose players. Bourque didn't return.
2) Kotalik threw a nice hit on the ice, but apparently nice hits (this wasn't even that 'hard') need to be 'punished'. Kotalik had his first fight, yes a fight, as a Flame, but was thrown out of the game for not having a tie down. I don't understand that stupid rule either if someone instigates a fight and you don't have a tie down.... I digress.
3) The same suspects don't score, Iginla namely, Langkow, Higgins (since NY), and so on.
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February 5, 2010 at 8:06 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
The 'New' Flames started their first game on a brief Eastern road trip visiting the sunny skies of Florida. In fact, the Flames won't leave until after their game tomorrow against Tampa Bay.
Most fans are still uneasy with the new look, many haven't seen the likes of Higgins or Kotalik closely. Jury's still out on Stajan and Hagman too.
This evening, all goals came on special teams where Calgary looked surprisingly in control.
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February 3, 2010 at 11:03 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
Edmonton beat Carolina two days ago, Calgary was expected to win. However, that's not a gimmie especially given the fact a third of the lineup has changed in two games. New Flames Kotalik and Higgins drew in th elineup and played with Langkow. Neither played much of a factor in the game, but Kotalik did lead the team with shots on goal with 5. The other new Flames didn't do much either. Stajan with his first goal, Mayers with a fight and instigator.
The difference tonight was a) Calgary played a weak Carolina, b) the secondary scoring lost for the last 15 games briefly re-appeared in one player: Curtis Glencross.
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February 2, 2010 at 7:56 pm - By: anar · Filed under Flames News
You are the heart of diehard fans who always thrive to see you succeed; whether it is against the Edmonton Oilers or the Chicago Blackhawks. Whether you win some or lose some, our feelings never change.
The month of January had been terrible for everyone: for you and your loyal fans and it had been difficult to keep pace with the pessimistic comments from some of the rival team’s fans. However, the hardest hit came from the recent blockbuster trades because we lost some of our precious players. It was beyond belief and made every fan in Calgary outrageous. We realize that it must have been harder for some of you who lost your line mates.
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February 1, 2010 at 10:45 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Transactions
The news finally went through, a day late, but it's final.
Some bad news coming out of Flames land yet again, this time another deal, which would be considered blockbuster if it weren't for yesterday's transaction, with under-performing centerman Oli Jokinen at the heart of the matter.
The deal involves Jokinen and Prust to NY Rangers for Ales Kotalik (remember him from Edmonton) and Chris Higgins.
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February 1, 2010 at 10:10 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
Four New Flames Debut
Darryl Sutter has the balls to make big trades. But in reality they do nothing to change the heart of the team. OK, it's too early to make any conclusions, but after the 6-1 drubbing of the Oilers Saturday, Calgary folded the tent and the new Flames looked average.
The Saddledome had a nervous anticipation in the air. Four new players from Toronto, fans waiting to see what would transpire, and frankly, the fans were more nervous. This was the first game I can remember where I could clearly hear people in the stands and the players on the ice talk. Cudos to fans who went to the game tonight, you were more boring than the players on the ice and you paid to be there!
Flames Loose 13th in 15
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February 1, 2010 at 3:02 pm - By: anar · Filed under Flames News
On behalf of all the Calgary Flames's fans, I take this opportunity to thank Dion Phaneuf for his contributions as a member of the Calgary Flames Defense. You will be missed and remembered for your offensive efforts during the powerplay and we will cheer for your when you are on ice. Wishing you the best in your future endeavours.. Good luck, Dion.
The trade deal certainly came as a shock, but we warmly welcome the new members of the team: Niklas Hagman, Jamal Mayers, Matt Stajan and Ian White. Welcome aboard as you join the Calgary Flames Hockey Club and we wish you success.
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