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Now, this is the thread that I really wanted to re-start. A respectable pre-season at 4-2 with the only losses coming to division rivals, the fLAMES, the kids looked pretty good in the pre-season. Personally, I'm not too happy about some of the cuts they made to the roster on the final days with keeping Peckham, who has had opportunity before, and failed to really impress me. I would have rather seen Belle up than him, or even Petiot. Only downside to Petiot is that he's only played in College, so let him have a few games under his belt in the A and we'll see how he does. Still need to make some decisions with regards to Souray, the last cancer in the room from a forgettable season, and figuring out the goal tending situation with Khabibulin being the #1 (God only knows how he'll do with his surgically repaired back this season, and his DUI hanging over his head) and either Deslauriers or Dubnyk being the back up. Early opinion is Deslauriers to the minors and Dubnyk as the back up. Felt that he showed more poise and control with the puck last year, and that carried forward to the pre-season. With additions like Whitney late last year, and I think a steal of a free agent in Kurtis Foster, they have re-vamped their blue line with some more firepower they lost in Souray with the before mentioned Whitney and the cannon of a shot from Foster, the Power Play could be another weapon for them this year. Up front, they of course have the "Big Three" as Edmonton calls them in Hall, Eberle and Parjarrvi. Along with new additions, in Colin Fraser, and Ryan Jones, they could have a very strong fourth line with either MacIntyre or Stortini to grind and muck it up when called upon. Horcoff was named Captain today. 13th in Oiler history. Could be a bad omen, or it could be just what he needs to give him the boost to earn the big paycheque he takes home again this season. He's shown more jump in the pre-season than all of last year combined, but he wasn't given the "C" because he's their best player, not by a long shot. He's shown drive and determination with every shift and has taken both Hall and Eberle under his wing, both in the locker room and on the ice as his wing mates. Still hasn't really shown if he's a true #1 centre in this league, although he did make strides to that effect two years ago in a injury shortened season that saw him tally 52 points in 53 games or something like that. We'll see if the "C" is enough for him to take his game to the next level or not, so time will tell. I'm pulling for him. With the Big Three come high hopes and with some, high expectations. I don't expect any of them to really step in and light it up right off the bat, so I am cautiously optimistic with all three of them. Parjaarvi and Eberle both had a couple of break out games in the pre-season, where Hall just tried to get comfortable as a boy playing in a man's league. He did alright and didn't look out of place, so we'll see how they all pan out. BIG advantages to Eberle and Parjaarvi as they both had some experience playing with men last season, Magnus in the Swedish Elite League and Jordan in the AHL, and both of them shined in the World Hockey Championship last spring with Magnus being named to the All Star Team for the tournament. They won't make the playoffs this year and won't finish 30th either. But, they sure will be fun to watch! Can't wait for this season to get going!
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Time to get this to the top. Regular season starts tomorrow. fLAMES went 7-0 in the pre-season. Not much of a test for the first game to see if the pre-season was just that, the pre-season, or if it was an actual representation as to what you fLAMES fans can expect of your team this year. I, for one, think they will do much better this year for one basic reason only. They finally have a bona fide back up for Kipprusoff. It will push his game to be better, and he looked REALLY good in the pre-season. If Calgary can get some guys to step up at centre with the injuries to Stajan, Langkow and Moss in the early going, they could get some quick wins under their belt and get an early start to the division title. Time will tell.
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Great pics! Looks like a very fun day.
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"poacher"+ Fireball+classicrewind= Static Free Fishing
darrinhurst replied to bigbowtrout's topic in Photo Posts
Beauty. -
Nice fish, and nice pics. Sky sure is beautiful in the morning.
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"poacher"+ Fireball+classicrewind= Static Free Fishing
darrinhurst replied to bigbowtrout's topic in Photo Posts
Awesome pics and awesome stories! I think I need to put more money towards that fishing trip for next years auction! -
Sweet fish!
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D'OH! I was out on Thursday morning and completely forgot about the boatmen! I did manage one on a haresear though. Nothing for the rest of the morning however. Nice fish dude!
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Qusetion About A Bird?
darrinhurst replied to whataniceguy's topic in General Chat - Fishing Related
Did it look like this? http://geo.atspace.com/UrbanExpansion/ -
That's wicked! Cool Aunts to be certain! I hope you've saved up lots of money. This fly fishing thing is like crack.......
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William Joseph Drynamic Waders?
darrinhurst replied to acurrie's topic in General Chat - Fishing Related
So instead of $450 its $400? I have a feeling that's still out of his budget. However, I did pick up a nice pair of the Simms Freestone waders over at The Fishin Hole for only $229 plus tax. If you tell them that you are member of Ducks Unlimited, or even Trout Unlimited (I think), you get an additional 10% off. Just sayin..... -
Just the thrill of the chase my friend. Keep at er!
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Fly Fish Calgary Confessional
darrinhurst replied to bigbowtrout's topic in General Chat - Not Fishing Related (NFR)
I share fly fishing information with complete strangers that I meet on the river. -
I really wish I could spend more time fishing small water like that. Heck, I wish I had the time to look for small water like that......
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That's too bad. Would have been good to meet ya' I think I'll be meeting you tomorrow when we head down south though.
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Fruin caught his around 9:30 - 10:00 if memory serves. Mine was about 11:45 or so as we were heading back to the parking lot. Weather was PERFECT. Wasn't even cold.
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That's an understatement! Great job!
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I was thinking EXACTLY the same thing....lol