GDT: GAME 1 - WCSF OILERS @ FLAMES, 7:30 p.m. MT | TV: CBC/Sportsnet | Radio: Sportsnet 960

[Ace Rimmer]

Chris Tanev was back on the ice and was a full participant in Tuesday's practice at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

For obvious reasons:


GO FLAM! WIN GAEM!

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[Volica]

This game is going to be sassy, and quickly.

 

[Mobiandi]

I will be in transit back to Calgary while this is on. Interesting the way Sutter has downplayed the "battle" part of this series. A lot of what he says in pressers is misdirection but I feel like there's a lot of truth in his call for Albertan unity and pride during this matchup

 

[Boomstick]

I hope Tanev can go, but just saw this news. Go Flames Go! Need a 2 game homestand resulting in W's.

 

[DCDM]

GFG!!!!!

 

[Rick Knickleback]

Kings fan coming in peace.

Please beat the bejeesus out of Edmonton, physically, psychologically, and on the scoreboard. Maybe let them win one game to give them a taste of hope before you curbstomp them.

We can then renew our rivalry next year when Doughty is back and healthy.

 

[TheHudlinator]

Really hoping we stick with 7 D, we don't need Ritchie

 

[BrannigansLaw]

Go Flames! Show the LOilers what it’s like to play an actual contender please.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I will be in transit back to Calgary while this is on. Interesting the way Sutter has downplayed the "battle" part of this series. A lot of what he says in pressers is misdirection but I feel like there's a lot of truth in his call for Albertan unity and pride during this matchup

I think the league and both ownership groups are probably very aware, and a little bit nervous about what is essentially uncharted ground in this modern iteration of the rivalry.

There will be a mix of fan-bases in both arenas for all the games, and it's not unreasonable to think some nasty incidences could surface especially if the score is run up in any of the games, or if something particularly controversial happens.

It's sad to have to keep it in mind, but I think it is a reality that the venues are going to be keenly aware of.

The last thing the league wants is the match-up to turn into a sideshow to bad behavior.

 

[Godkolzin]

 

[Mazatt]

Really hoping we stick with 7 D, we don't need Ritchie

I'd much rather have 7D even if Tanev is hurt and can't play than have Ritchie.

And yes, by that I mean I'd prefer Tanev warming the bench and not even playing instead of having Ritchie out there ever so often

 

[super6646]

Lol I forgot about the gdt thing.

Oh well, if they lose it’s all my fault then . Anyways, f*** that shit and GFG!!!

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Just f’ing win

 

[Bounces R Way]

stay out of the box = free win

 

[Master Bill]

 

[super6646]

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Love your kid's drawing!

 

[Straight Fire]

I wonder if Jarnkrok will do something to justify his 3rd line C status. Anything.

As @Bounces R Way said, stay out of the box and win. Their PP is everything to their success.

Would like to see an explosion from our offense after the most stifling defense against that I can recall in a long long time. But a W is a W and I'll take that all day every day even if it's a 1-0 OT winner.

Go Flams! 5-2 good guys/us!

 

[BobColesNasalCavity]

Sitting in my hotel in Lisbon. Contemplating going to bed and getting up at 2:30 to watch…

or just staying up and drinking all night until it’s on and watching.

Is this the biggest game in the history of HFFlames?

 

[FLAMESFAN]

What's Hunter, Peplinksi, and Sheehy doing nowdays? They know a thing or 2 about ragdolling some Greasers.

 

[BRobMint]

My body is ready

 

[Godkolzin]

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I liek hokkie

 

[deleted user]

ƪ(‾.‾“)┐ GFG!

I'm expecting them to come out hawwwwt. Burn these fools!

 

[Straight Fire]

Wind storm just pounding my area knocking out the power. I might not even be able to watch this game! f***!

 

[ChrisOsullivan]

I love Stone, but I would start Ritchie for the first few games of this series, at least at home.

They have a soft D core and need to eat glass on every play

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

I hope the Flames are shooting a bit better this round. If I have to see another goalie turn into a brick f***ing wall, I may just lose it.