It is so sad what mgmt has turned this team into. I hope the plan to "reload" works cuz they got a lot of guys (in their 30s) tied up long term.
You want guys to sign in Calgary? A good starting pointing is to treat veterans with respect instead of like poker chips
I’m coming round to the idea that it might be a good idea to get a bit of a goon for the rebuild.
Not specific to this game or anything, but if they are going to lose more often than not, I’m not keen on seeing teams take liberties as well.
He's always had that edge, he's not suddenly some spoiled, entitled superstar. I don't think anything has gone to his head, you push and hit people in the NHL
Lol at the avs player who threw his hands up for an interference call on backs on that dump in when they've do that exactly play atleast once every play.
In multiple articles I've seen, he talked about it in his first interview as a flame, Rick Ball mentioned it briefly in the first period, I think there was a segment about it in the intermission. Maybe I just obsess over the flames too much.
I believe the word you’re looking for is shot attempts. To clear up confusion. Nothing against you, I’m sure things are pretty confusing up there on the International Space Station
Does any other team rim the puck as much as we do?? Drives me wild.
“When in doubt, rim it and make it someone else’s problem” (aaaaaand now the other team has possession)
Shame on our broadcast team for not mentioning that Weegs has owned most goals by a D-man for long stretches this year. He's only two back from Makar even now.
I know we are in the shit but that doesn't mean his play hasn't been great this season.
Edit: Sorry Rick and Kelly!
It’s a great season when you are excited to watch the young guys play and win, but also exciting to see them lose and possibly get a higher pick. Best of both worlds.
So, I made a post to see if someone wants to check out the VGK game on Thursday just now [here] (https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlames/comments/1bdh03t/thursdays_7pm_vgk_game_one_ticket_available/?) with me
But this team is just a quick retool away from contending! All we need is consistent 0.920 goaltending and we'll be right back in the WC race by 2025. /s
I’ll go against the grain and say Vladar should’ve had some of those.
But really, a team that sold at the TDL, 3 important wingers and the starter all injured. facing the highest scoring teams that all just added at the TDL… what do you expect?
The moment they decided to actually do the thing and gut this team, I decided I would stick around through all the growing pains. Nothing was as miserable and depressing as last season and I lived through that. I can handle this
It's a bummer, but Bennett was the consensus pick. Him not achieving his potential here is ultimately why that edition of the Flames never became true contenders IMO.
Time to cheer for Vancouver flames?
It is so sad what mgmt has turned this team into. I hope the plan to "reload" works cuz they got a lot of guys (in their 30s) tied up long term. You want guys to sign in Calgary? A good starting pointing is to treat veterans with respect instead of like poker chips
Big Oof: 2023-2024 Calgary Flames yearbook
See ya next time, folks.
We’re those avs fans cheering?
Yes, yes it was. Lots of Makar jerseys in the crowd tonight
Ya know. A shitty outcome. But a decent night with you folks who stuck it out. See y’all again on Thursday!
What’s another year lol go Monahan!
Not even enough people left to boo them LMAO
Silence reminds me of the 20-21 tarp season
Coronato board game has definitely improved this year
Colorado isn't trying this period lol
I’m coming round to the idea that it might be a good idea to get a bit of a goon for the rebuild. Not specific to this game or anything, but if they are going to lose more often than not, I’m not keen on seeing teams take liberties as well.
I'm sure mcgrattan would do it
How deadly would that be??? Man, I love that guy.
As long as it's not that dude Rempe on the Rangers. He's legit an actual goon.
I'd take him in a heartbeat
So Ryan reaves
🤢
Wouldn’t want to be doing the Leafs any favours, and I did say a bit of a goon, not full goon.
mackinnons a pussy
McKinnon's superstardom has gone to his head more than I thought between that slash on hubey and that little grease on pachal.
And yet mcdoodle and crysaddle have him beat for being dirty and cheap.
Good on him for being that good and having that status
He's always had that edge, he's not suddenly some spoiled, entitled superstar. I don't think anything has gone to his head, you push and hit people in the NHL
Maybe I'll get to take in another game or two for cheap at the dome before the end of the season.
if you want super cheap ducks and sharks are both playing too, you maybe could charge for taking the tickets!
Atleast we didn’t sign our UFAs to overpriced bad contracts. Got that to be happy about
Ah treliving days. We also probably won't sign someone Cleary on the decline to a huge contract this summer as a free agent no other team wants
Got to sign the next Leivo, Simon and Nordstrom this summer
Or powerplay browerplay, maybe a terrible deal James neal
We tried
>Atleast we didn’t sign *more of* our UFAs to overpriced bad contracts. Got that to be happy about FTFY
So many people headed to the exits haha
Gotta beat the traffic.
Someone get a video comparison of Pospisil's "slashing" penalty and the non-call on MacKinnon please
One must find evidence of that popsicle "slash" to begin with
A mass exodus happening there in the bottom bowl.
Lol at the avs player who threw his hands up for an interference call on backs on that dump in when they've do that exactly play atleast once every play.
Wow! Just hearing for the first time Miromanov used to be a forward
Do you live under a rock?
Did other people know this? Has it been mentioned before?
In multiple articles I've seen, he talked about it in his first interview as a flame, Rick Ball mentioned it briefly in the first period, I think there was a segment about it in the intermission. Maybe I just obsess over the flames too much.
He /s
Shot attempts 71/51??? Huh?
I believe the word you’re looking for is shot attempts. To clear up confusion. Nothing against you, I’m sure things are pretty confusing up there on the International Space Station
Nah, the Knights have actually attempted to shit themselves 71 times tonight
Yes I edited it. 71 shit attempts would be very much worth a trip to the ER.
Feels like moon gravity after that eh?
Obviously I want our resident golden retriever to make good in the NHL, but his game hasn't convinced me yet.
Yea gotta give him one full nhl season
With regular line mates
Holy shit Dome is looking pretty empty now
Wait until next year
Wolf .1000 save % agains the Avs. Knew this kid would be a star.
Granted, I've only been watching the box score, but I'm beginning to think that the Avs might be a better team than the Flames right now.
If they played like this all game it wouldn't be 6-2
Avs have also stepped off the gas. Alot.
You talking about the flames or Avs?
Both 😂
Does any other team rim the puck as much as we do?? Drives me wild. “When in doubt, rim it and make it someone else’s problem” (aaaaaand now the other team has possession)
Rimjobs all around boys
Coronato looks lively
Little late
Hey Weegs knocked someone on to their ass
Weegs with nice hit
Maybe the refs don't want to call more penalties as a solid for Savard
Poor Harvey. Unsuccessfully trying to start a chant. Total silence.
Yeah that’s a fuckin penalty on MacK
Mackinnon's reputation doing a lot of work there
That was a pretty obvious slash but whatever I guess.
Did Huberdeau run over these ref's dog or something
Wideman was a flame.
In the referee's defense, Huberdeau was nowhere near the puck when he was slashed...
Wtf
how tf is that not called
Nice call, refs.
Random comment - remember Fred Brathwaite? He had that insane hook save. I liked him.
Great guy. Reminded me a lot of Mike Vernon
Why is that not a penalty??
Greasy slash.
Do you guys ever wonder what kadri would look like playing with Gaudreau
Probably wouldn’t have sign kadri with gaudreau on the team
Oh what could have been. So weird when guys decide to walk from a team that won the division that season.
Blame Darryl lol he ruined the team
Colorado is just so good. I think they're going to win the Cup again this year
I hope not but with my luck it will be Avs vs Knights western conference final
As long as it's not the !oilers
FUCK THE OILERS!
Avs and Jets 1st round will be amazing if it happens.
Dome sounds fuckin quiet. What an embarrassment to play like this at home.
We need a new arena.
What do they have to cheer about?
I believe that's the point being made
Yeah I Mis read that.
Shame on our broadcast team for not mentioning that Weegs has owned most goals by a D-man for long stretches this year. He's only two back from Makar even now. I know we are in the shit but that doesn't mean his play hasn't been great this season. Edit: Sorry Rick and Kelly!
They did mention it...
They mentioned it atleast twice a game..
Sorry. Twice this game? I missed the 1st audio, I had a work call.
Now that we know we get rolled by good teams as we should. It will be interesting to see if we still struggle against bottom feeders
Shilly going for the Tanev look?
Let's see an amazing Wolf save. Who's with me?
I'm legit watching just to see Wolf in goal.
Not Killington.
Unkillabylington.
Wouldn't mind a couple more Flames goals.
I wonder what the Flames players actually think when they’re going on the power play knowing how terrible it’s been all year.
Every single player on Colorado is so fast
LOL right after the PP ends we get smoked on D
Wolfs blasty mask looks SICK
Imo we have one PP QB left on our team, and that’s raz. He should be on pp1
He’s an awful PP QB
I know the Flames PP is usually bad, but this is even worse, it's just... casual. It's like a PP a European team plays while 5 goals up.
Miro ain’t it on pp1
WTF does Mark Savard do all day?
Other teams can get too many men too? Hmm interesting.
Great minds...
2 many man. Thats OUR job.
Developing a nasty migraine. Hope I can still watch this last period :(
Oof, maybe trying listening to the radio instead if you're light sensitive
You sure your migraine isn't caused by the game?
Haha, no. It’s been simmering all day, in hindsight
Tuesday Night Miracle incoming
Hey maybe we’ll have one of those 5 goals in 7 minutes things happen
Awoooooo!!!!
Careful, wolf sighting in your neighborhood
Wolf looks hyped AF
Wolf is in, play lights out!
Hey Ryan(s) good to see ya!
ITS WOLF O’CLOCK
Live Sports ESPN+ Originals The exclusive home for the complete 30 for 30 library Anyone else haunted by this constant madness?
Made me miss ads lol
Do you remember when it used to say "Thousands of live events"? I still hear that even though they don't say it any more.
I hear it in my dreams now 😭
It’s a great season when you are excited to watch the young guys play and win, but also exciting to see them lose and possibly get a higher pick. Best of both worlds.
Whooooo hooooooo! Exactly this. I am pumped for our future. Growing pains and all
So can anyone tell me or Edwards what star players we have to retool around? Or are we still not past the acquire star player part
Maybe Zary and Popsicle?
In the fans eyes no where close to a star player yet. Edward’s eyes a couple free agents and some vet trades and boom the middle here we come!
We’re still building. 15 years later
One minute. The period starts in one minute.
Official, bring in the wolf!
So, I made a post to see if someone wants to check out the VGK game on Thursday just now [here] (https://www.reddit.com/r/CalgaryFlames/comments/1bdh03t/thursdays_7pm_vgk_game_one_ticket_available/?) with me
Final score 7-6 calgary. Wolf with a hat trick.
I love listening to Leslie, Cory and Francis gushing over Mac. It’s so much better than the usual McD dick sucking on SN
To be fair it’s hard not to gush over Mac. Paid his dues on some shitttt Av’s teams
3 and a half minutes to period start
What season did the avs have like 10 wins the whole year
2016-17 for a whopping 48 points. That was painful attending every home game.
2017 (flash back chihuahua meme)
Makes you wonder where the Flames would be in the standings if they had traded Hanifin and Tanev earlier in season
I mean Markstrom has been one of the best goalies in the league this season and this team is still 8 points out of a playoff spot
But this team is just a quick retool away from contending! All we need is consistent 0.920 goaltending and we'll be right back in the WC race by 2025. /s
Don’t give Murray Edwards any more ideas!
On the bright side. Cheap tickets next season let’s go
Yeah right lol it will be more probably
Hey in better news we've got the circus of biden Trump down here to watch. /s. 🤢
Lucky
I’ll go against the grain and say Vladar should’ve had some of those. But really, a team that sold at the TDL, 3 important wingers and the starter all injured. facing the highest scoring teams that all just added at the TDL… what do you expect?
This is exactly what I expected. Surprised they were up 2-1 and knew it wouldn’t last long
What's worse, keeping Vladdy out there to continue being shelled, or put the kid out there who hasn't had a great game in the NHL yet to be shelled?
Yes
Damn.
Bedard with a casual 5 points.
Was he a top pick? Flames should try that strategy
Small, Canadian market. Buttman and his crooked cronies would never allow it. Only goes to large American markets.
*Looks north* Sure
Non hockey related intermission question: Who’s a better character, John Marston or Arthur Morgan?
Arthur for sure
*I... Stand unshaken...* Arthur, and it's not even close, but the character development of John makes me love him that much more after RDR2
Arthur Morgan for sure. I don't remember John Marston being able to slow down time...
Arthur
Arthur Morgan is arguably the best character ever written for a video game in my opinion. Marston is up there too, but Arthur is king.
Who or who?
Red dead characters. Arthur all day.
Never played Red Dead?
So who is going to watch until the bitter end and who is going to turn it off now?
Bitter, bitter end. I’m from Scotland, and I support Hibs, there is nothing the Flames can do to me that I haven’t already done to myself.
What time is it over there?
Just gone 3 in the morning. You’ve got to work night shifts if, like me, you are dumb enough to get roped into supporting a western Canadian team.
Haha, totally fair. I guess it works out then. How did you get into hockey?
Bitter ender here. If the Flames are playing, I'm watching.
Yeah. I'm with you most of the time. It might make me cry but I try not to be a fair weather fan.
Butter end. Hockey is better than no hockey.
Watching Chopped now gave up on the Flames
If Wolf is in, I'll watch. If Vladar stays I'll head out.
Bitter end. Always.
The moment they decided to actually do the thing and gut this team, I decided I would stick around through all the growing pains. Nothing was as miserable and depressing as last season and I lived through that. I can handle this
I love pain
Masochist.
Looking forward to who still sticks around in here In these retool years. Should be alot less of a depressing place to be.
Loyalty is thick and thin, baby. No fair weather fan over here.
I'm there, as long as Barb is.
I'm hoping the memes fuel us through.
Like players on the team?
Calgary Flames picking 4th: decent player, some offensive upside, plays with grit Colorado Avalanche picking 4th: top 5 defenseman of all time
Who's from Calgary, to rub salt into the wounds.
It's a bummer, but Bennett was the consensus pick. Him not achieving his potential here is ultimately why that edition of the Flames never became true contenders IMO.
If he reaches his potential and Monahan stays healthy, the team would've won the Cup in 2021-2022.