darrinhurst

GrnDrake, The main topic of this thread lately is based on how the officiating by the NHL is aparently biased against the Flames. I only stated this particular game as an example of how the Flames get plenty of calls in thier favour as well. That's all. I agree that they didn't play particularly well that game either, but the calls did go their way in those circumstances. And, you are correct, you can post whatever opinion you want, but that doesn't preclude me from countering that opinion with my own.

Oh that's right. You spey. I forgot.

I dunno brad, if you're smart enough to figure it out, then I am pretty sure anyone can!

Mike's the guy who took me out for my very first float on the Bow when I first started fly fishing last year. Showed me the ropes and got me into my first fish. A day of fishing that I'll never forget. I just wish I could have stayed longer......

Awesome! Makes me wanna go fishin!

Nice fish man! I need to get out......quick....

Looks like you had a beaut of a season man! Thanks for sharing.

That's a HOG of a fish!

All this moaning about bad reffing and the no calls going to the fLAMES, but I do seem to recall that the Blue Jackets had TWO goals called back due to penalties being called to them vs. the fLAMES. This was the first game the fLAMES played them where they lost 2-1 to the Jackets in Columbus. It seems to me that the fans have short term memory loss. fLAMES lost that game because they couldn't score. Period.

Sounds good to me brother! How about we hit up the Liv or the Oldman on Sunday, Nov 1st? I have the day off.

Yeah, I agree Brad, Huh? lol I do believe Edmonton is currently on a four game win streak and just finished a three game home stand going 3-0. But they aren't winning games......

I'm converting back to spin fishing. This fly fishing is for pansies.

Welcome

Does the blonde come with it?

That game was SICK. Awesome to watch (aside from the 20 minutes going from halfway through the first to halfway through the second), especially that Hemsky, Penner, Gagner line! Those guys were the only ones who showed up tonight. Even early on they were creating chances when the Blue Jackets were controlling the game. Nash was invisible against the top line tonight, and that is a great thing to see! Looking forward to the BOA on Saturday boy!

And what winning team has Calgary beaten this year?

As far as I know, all Ref's in all sports can and do dictate the flow of a game/event. Every ref has the right to determine what is and what isn't a penalty based on what they see during the play at the time. I can't imagine that a ref in any sport, professional or otherwise, would neglect to make a call because the play was just too damn exciting and he didn't want to upset the flow of the game. My two cents.

And what a game to watch! Strong, solid effort. Each line contributing, and demolished a team that has been tough against the Oilers for the last four seasons. Great 60 minute game. Unlike the brethren to the south....

Awww man....you beat me to it! Great game by the Shame....er....fLAMES.....

My opinion on Schremp is that he had a chance with a clean slate to finally make the club. Others competing for a roster spot did a better job. Good luck to him as far as I'm concerned.

It was an unfortunate play. Quinn deserved to be fined, but he was still right.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Calgary just replace the Head Coach? Edmonton replaced the head coach, assistant coaches, and hell, even the goalie coach! I'm not sure if that amounts to a hill of beans, but the fact remains, Calgary was out played in thier first two games and won due solely to shoddy goaltending on Luongo's and Khabibulin's part. Hell, even the Canadiens had thier back up in net vs. them last night. However, last nights game was a better game by the fLAMES and it showed. Even if two of thier goals were wild bounces. I guess Sutter's coaching strategy is fire the puck and see what happens! Regardless, this is an OILERS thread, so maybe I should talk about them now. From what I could tell and what I saw/heard, the team played great again last night. Actually out hit the Stars 24-14 or something like that. I actually can't remember the last time the Oilers did that! Add that to the fact that they fought back from 2-1, 3-2, and 4-3 defecits to win in the SO shows that they have no quit in them this year and don't roll over and die when a bad goal goes in the net on them. Only two games into this young season and I am looking forward to an improving team as the season goes along. GO OILERS!

He did. Took Regehr to the ice easily enough. Threw him like a rag doll. Was good to see him playing like the big player he is.

Yeah, but, Scott Oake is an idiot. I would act like a jackass to him too.......

I was waiting for someone to drag this thread off of the 20th page.....figured it would be you too Mike.