2017-18 Around the League | Congratulations Washington Capitals!

[Ritchie Valens]

Of course the f***ing Flames get an ice cold Vasilevsky who apparently has given up 10 goals in the last 2 games and Calgary scores in the first minute.

 

[GodPucker]

Imagine where they would be if JG went down. He's in on a ton if their goals.much more then mcdavid was last year.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Must be nice to have wingers who don't flub every golden opportunity they get

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Smith standing on his head again.

 

[Del Preston]

I think I'm gonna hop on the Hurricanes' bandwagon.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Poor Johnny. Mad that he got taken into the glass. Then Hrudey is right there ready to take his own shoulder off and donate it to Johnny in case he needs it.

I know this isn't the popular opinion, but Mike Smith gives the Flames a chance to win every night.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

f*** me. Bolts skating circles around Calgary but Calgary up 3-1.

 

[GodPucker]

Dang Flames stomping the Bolts score wise

 

[Del Preston]

Carolina is back in a playoff spot.

 

[OilCountry93]

Wtf Tampa?!? They were absolutely pumping Calgary the first 2 periods and Smith saves their asses, then they completely rollover in the 3rd. Wish we could have a team lay down for us for once. Still not convinced the Flames are for real, they’ll drop out of the race when Anaheim, Minnesota and a Chicago inevitably turn it up.

 

[Mez]

woof 11 points back of Calgary...hurts.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

woof 11 points back of Calgary...hurts.

Oh well, let the Flames give their fans a ton of false hope for a bit before Edwards packs the team up and moves it to sunnier climates in 3-4 years. Perhaps the Flames lurkers liking all our comments can man up and chime in with an arena negotiation update.

Oh wait. There haven't been any negotiations since what, September?

 

[King In The North]

Oh well, let the Flames give their fans a ton of false hope for a bit before Edwards packs the team up and moves it to sunnier climates in 3-4 years. Perhaps the Flames lurkers liking all our comments can man up and chime in with an arena negotiation update.

Oh wait. There haven't been any negotiations since what, September?

Highly doubt they'll move. But latest update.

No sign of Flames arena talks reigniting, so what's next?

 

[OilCountry93]

Oh well, let the Flames give their fans a ton of false hope for a bit before Edwards packs the team up and moves it to sunnier climates in 3-4 years. Perhaps the Flames lurkers liking all our comments can man up and chime in with an arena negotiation update.

Oh wait. There haven't been any negotiations since what, September?

Seriously? That’s the best comeback we can have? Our barn is nicer? They’re a revenue positive Canadian team. They’re not going anywhere. Bettman forced Carolina to have a no-move clause in their sale, he’s not gonna let Calgary go anywhere. They’ll get an arena, cities that need them always do. We did, so did the Islanders, Detroit, Pittsburgh, etc. Pittsburgh was bankrupt and we’re way more likely to be relocated and they got a new arena. They’re just holding out for a better deal. Katz took our city to the tool shed in our deal and Calgary won’t bend over so easily.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Seriously? That’s the best comeback we can have? Our barn is nicer? They’re a revenue positive Canadian team. They’re not going anywhere. Bettman forced Carolina to have a no-move clause in their sale, he’s not gonna let Calgary go anywhere. They’ll get an arena, cities that need them always do. We did, so did the Islanders, Detroit, Pittsburgh, etc. Pittsburgh was bankrupt and we’re way more likely to be relocated and they got a new arena. They’re just holding out for a better deal. Katz took our city to the tool shed in our deal and Calgary won’t bend over so easily.

Calgary is the biggest bandwagon city on the planet. Not a peep from the Flame fans when we put 7 on them on their own barn. Many times I go to bars during games and nobody is even tuning in. Game day? You might see a single Jersey downtown. If Calgary isn't winning the Flames might as well not exist.

 

[OilCountry93]

Yet you can't beat the bottom feeding Oilers. Funny how that works.

Calgary is the most boring city on the planet where the most interesting thing to do is dress like a cowboy for a couple weeks. And I can say these things because I live in that bum infested craphole.

Sure bud. I get we’re rivals and all but the comparing dick sizes of each city is getting old. We have a great river valley, the best festivals and a world class mall. They have the mountains, a world renowned summer event and better night life. But all in all, they’re pretty much equal. And I can say these things, I’ve lived in both cities for 10+ years.

 

[OilCountry93]

Calgary is the biggest bandwagon city on the planet. Not a peep from the Flame fans when we put 7 on them on their own barn. Many times I go to bars during games and nobody is even tuning in. Game day? You might see a single Jersey downtown. If Calgary isn't winning the Flames might as well not exist.

This so so far from accurate it’s hilarious. I lived in Calgary up until 3 years ago. Even during their Brent Sutter, Jay Feaster, aging vets period they were the #1 ticket in town.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

This so so far from accurate it’s hilarious. I lived in Calgary up until 3 years ago. Even during their Brent Sutter, Jay Feaster, aging vets period they were the #1 ticket in town.

They really aren't though. There's no buzz in this city, even during the playoffs last year. They knew their team was Duck fodder.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Seriously? That’s the best comeback we can have? Our barn is nicer? They’re a revenue positive Canadian team. They’re not going anywhere. Bettman forced Carolina to have a no-move clause in their sale, he’s not gonna let Calgary go anywhere. They’ll get an arena, cities that need them always do. We did, so did the Islanders, Detroit, Pittsburgh, etc. Pittsburgh was bankrupt and we’re way more likely to be relocated and they got a new arena. They’re just holding out for a better deal. Katz took our city to the tool shed in our deal and Calgary won’t bend over so easily.

According to King they're not in the black anymore.

Calgary Flames becoming a have-not market in NHL economy: Ken King

Until the day comes where a report says they're getting a new rink I am not convinced they'll stay. Not with all these potential cities snooping around the league.

 

[OilCountry93]

They really aren't though. There's no buzz in this city, even during the playoffs last year. They knew their team was Duck fodder.

I wasn’t there last year but they’re probably wasn’t much buzz because the were cold going into the playoffs and playing a team that absolutely owns them. The city was nuts the year the beat Vancouver in round one.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

I wasn’t there last year but they’re probably wasn’t much buzz because the were cold going into the playoffs and playing a team that absolutely owns them. The city was nuts the year the beat Vancouver in round one.

In 2004, yes. There was a mild buzz in 2015 but nothing even close to the run. I remember that year pretty well. The city basically shut down.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

MOD-I see that some opposing teams fans find it cute to "like" posts as a means of stirring the pot. This includes some posters that have been thread banned because they stirred the pot before. Those that are thread banned will be getting infractions. Any that decide to "troll like" from this post forward will be getting the same treatment. Like that.

 

[OilCountry93]

According to King they're not in the black anymore.

Calgary Flames becoming a have-not market in NHL economy: Ken King

Until the day comes where a report says they're getting a new rink I am not convinced they'll stay. Not with all these potential cities snooping around the league.

So the main guy that’s posturing for a new arena said this? A guy that’s probably out of a job unless the team gets a good deal? Yeah, I believe him. They have the 6th highest operating income in the league and are 15th in franchise value. They’re not going anywhere. King is full of .

 

[OilCountry93]

In 2004, yes. There was a mild buzz in 2015 but nothing even close to the run. I remember that year pretty well. The city basically shut down.

Nope. I was still there at this time. There we car flags, people in jerseys everywhere. Red mile was as packed as ever.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

So the main guy that’s posturing for a new arena said this? A guy that’s probably out of a job unless the team gets a good deal? Yeah, I believe him. They have the 6th highest operating income in the league and are 15th in franchise value. They’re not going anywhere. King is full of .

Well, we will settle on having to agree to disagree as I'm not changing my mind on the elevated possibility of them relocating until I see proof otherwise. It has gotten uglier there than it ever had in Edmonton over their arena talks in my opinion.

Personally, I give zero f***s if they stay or if they go. If they build a new arena or don't. I don't live there and will never live there so it does not affect me where my municipal taxes go.