rehsifylf Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Thought the Flames played really well last night (except for Boyd who was brutal and Kipper). You won't win many games when you stop less than 85% of the shots. Not sure what game those clowns from the Communist Bradcasting Corporation were watching, but when you win 70% of the face-offs, have 2X the number of hits, outshoot the other team 32-26, and soundly win the only fight - I don't think you can say "The flames just didn't have it going tonight". Sometimes you can play a great game and lose. To me, last night would have been the perfect start for McElhinney - pretty sure he could have stopped that shot from the corner behind the goal line. One things for sure - the Flames would be very lucky to draw Phoenix in the first round - that team is a weak imitation of the Wild from last year. Flames would have no trouble beating them in 4 or 5. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Pheonix always seems to get so many lucky boiunces against us. I also agree, Kipper should have had the night off... give the dam backup some time... what if we need him in the playoffs if (god forbid) kipper sucks or gets hurt. Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 I would have rather seen Curtis play at home agianst the Coyotes, personally I thought we played good enough to win that one & because Kipper sucked Curtis could have been the differance. Instead we play him on the road and put in a bad effort, once again hang our young backup out to dry, still know wins in the league and menatally the Flames could ruin this kid unless he starts getting some ice time and the odd win here or there. It would not surpize me to see Darrell go out and get a veteran backup before the playoff run..........................hopefully we are still in the hunt come playoff time!!!!!!!! If Kipper goes down we are dead in the water with Curtis. Quote
jimbow Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 uh oh. i don't like the looks of this. beating the good teams and not the bad ones. definitely been a problem in years past - the old flames. let's hope this was just a blip and they'll get back to playing like they can and have been - the new flames columbus will be a good test of whether it's back to the old flames or the new flames. Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Brutal game last night. Umberger layes on the ice like he is dead, Dion gets tossed and then Umberger comes back 1 minute later to score a PP goal. Im like "what" "wasnt he just fetal under the Pizza 73 sign", how can anyone that hurt leave the ice with assitance then come back less than 2 minutes later to score the big goal. I was there and saw it 100 times Dion barely hit him, personally I think BJ took a dive and Dion paid the price for it, the reffing was dispicable last night could have been the worst I have seen yet. Adda come back and get the win though boys!!!!! Quote
birchy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Still unimpressed with Kiprusoff guys. Seriously. 29th in GAA and 32nd in PCT among qualifying goaltenders as of today. Leading the league in Wins, but also leading the league in Games Played. Roloson's doing quite a bit better in both those stats (23rd and 19th), but I highly doubt many people would say Roloson is the better goalie this year. Why is that? Then again.. TSN's power rankings have Roli at 10 and Kipper at 11. Interesting.. Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Dude Kipper makes me nervous everytime the opposition skates into our end. I agree with you, its easy to lead the league in wins when you play every game. Im not sold on Kipper and never have been, we had to score 5 goals last night to win. Man would I love to Roloson as our backup Quote
birchy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Dude Kipper makes me nervous everytime the opposition skates into our end. I agree with you, its easy to lead the league in wins when you play every game. Im not sold on Kipper and never have been, we had to score 5 goals last night to win. Man would I love to Roloson as our backup I would too! Quote
acurrie Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 Are you guys serious? the ONLY thing that matters are WINS, and we have a *hit load more points than Edmonton (+9), plus kipper has always been stellar in the Playoffs, although last year wasn't great (but he did get hung out to dry a few times). The Flames play much better in front of Kipper then they do with McElhinney, which also makes a difference. Quote
birchy Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I'm very serious. Numbers don't lie. On another note.. I agree, Phaneuf getting ejected last night was complete crap. Quote
acurrie Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Great game last night and it was a good one to watch too. Kipper looked good. Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Live, the game was ok. It looked like the Sabres forgot to show up for a better part of the game though, Miller looked weak. I hate those early games, the fans are fumbling until half way through the second period and there is not alot of cheering. WAR the 8:00 PM start!!!!!! Quote
darrinhurst Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 WAR the 8:00 PM start!!!!!! Jim Rome fan. Nice! Good game last night. Cammaleri is still looking like the guy they traded for. Looks like Bert is starting to pick it up again too. Unless Kipper gets hurt, or tired, the fLAMES are going to put a death grip on the division title this year. Quote
acurrie Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 sometimes I wish i was a trucker just so I could listen to the entire 3 hours of the Jim Rome show! Quote
birchy Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Thank you to the Flames for showing Buffalo what's up. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Hey Miller. Your supposed to stop me. signed - the puck! big Jim Rome fan here also :) Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Ah man I have been a clone for almost as long as he has been on the radio. We need to get Camel signed up I believe he becomes a UFA next year. He was good in LA, it just goes to show how much better he is playing on a good team. Its to bad the Sens wouldnt hookup us with that Gerber deal, I think he could give Kipper a run for his money. Quote
rehsifylf Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Ah man I have been a clone for almost as long as he has been on the radio. We need to get Camel signed up I believe he becomes a UFA next year. He was good in LA, it just goes to show how much better he is playing on a good team. Its to bad the Sens wouldnt hookup us with that Gerber deal, I think he could give Kipper a run for his money. Thats twice now in the past month that the Flames have won, the Losers got pummelled and Vancouver blew a lead in the third. Christmas just keeps coming. I knew the Flames would dominate the 3rd last night, unless the zebras stepped in. No doubt Miller let in two easy ones - but he also made some spectacular saves (that one on Lombardi was unreal). Flames outshot them 43-27 - I don't think you can blame it on the goalie. That save kipper made when it was 2-2 was a game saver and to me he really deserved the 3rd star. I even have to admit that Bert played the best game I've seen him play all year (still don't want him around). As for Cammalleri - I think the Flames can keep him. Aucoin is done and we don't need his services anymore (he is playing pretty well now, so likley someone will pick him up). They'd do better to trade him for a draft pick now (don't think Sutter would do it0. Take his money, the money Cammalleri got this year, and lock in Cammalleri for 4 years. Quote
Hawgstoppah Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 I even have to admit that Bert played the best game I've seen him play all year Agreed. He looked dangerous every time out... he was a threat... set up a lot of good chances. Quote
Guest RedWiggler Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 There was also the odd time when he skated hard without the puck as well, I thought it was one of his better games. Quote
rehsifylf Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Did anyone catch the Goalla song on fan 960? Apparently the girls up North whined to the NHL to 'Make then stop' and it was pulled from the fan960 website. Click here if the movie does not play. Quote
yak Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I'm very serious. Numbers don't lie. On another note.. I agree, Phaneuf getting ejected last night was complete crap. numbers dont lie? I guess bobby lous no dam good either lol. oiler fans crack me up Quote
MMAX Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Well that's about calgary and the fan 960s mentality. That whole station should get pulled. Quote
acurrie Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 Fan960 Rocks! Mike Richards, Doug Kirkwood, Rob Kerr, Peter Maher!! come on. The most entertaining station in the city, well, other than 660 NEWS! ...lol Quote
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