I really really really hope the Flames make alot of people eat crow

[Kanye]

There would be nothing more enjoyable then to watch the Flames do fantastic this season, make the playoffs, and maybe win a round or two. I'd love to see the reaction across HF.

I am fairly confident we have the team to do it, as long as we show up every night.

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[Beats By CoRD]

We would all love it!! Unfortunately my hopes have been high every season, only to be shot down... in.... Flames....? *Dr evil pinky*

Most of us diehard Flames fans are pretty bitter these days. But stay cautiously optimistic.

 

[Svenner]

I'm with you on this one. I think we got unlucky the last few years I mean we finished 9th last year and the team that finished ahead of us won the stanley cup.. And for those who will go ahead and say that the Kings were a much better team than the Flames maybe you're right, but look at the team in 2004 and look at the team now. Its pretty obvious that this team on paper is a lot better.

Yes I know Iggy is no longer in his prime like he was back in 2004 but look at the supporting cast. Kipper IMO has not lost his game and I believe can still make another run.

And finally I think this team will really do well under Hartley. To be honest I never really liked Sutter's style and it obviously didn't work for this team as they haven't made the playoffs in the 3 years he was active.

So if we can stay healthy this season with a team that can excel under Hartley, I think they can make the playoffs and after that who knows what can happen

 

[Ynnek]

This is a much better team than everyone gives them credit for. Excited to see them play Sunday.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Even if the Flames do surprise, they'll "still be a year older, aging talent, almost no prospects, time to rebuild was three years ago, blah blah blah"

But yeah, a helping of crow would be nice.

 

[Yeaoh]

As a Ducks fan the Flames are my 2nd favourite team to win the cup this year. I'm not saying I am a Flames fan, but Iginla is a guy who deserves his name on the cup.

So as long as the Ducks aren't pushing for the Cup, I hope you guys make it all the way!

 

[slappipappi]

I'm with you on this one. I think we got unlucky the last few years I mean we finished 9th last year and the team that finished ahead of us won the stanley cup.. And for those who will go ahead and say that the Kings were a much better team than the Flames maybe you're right, but look at the team in 2004 and look at the team now. Its pretty obvious that this team on paper is a lot better.

The current Flames are only a shadow of the team in 2004.

Don't underestimate the value between an Iginla in his prime, and one that is aging gracefully.

The Flames have been unlucky for close to a decade now.

At some point, it's no longer just luck.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

The hecklers are part of being a bad team. The CLB fans get "worse franchise in the NHL!" The Coyotes get "SEE YOU IN QUEBEC!"By comparison, "BLOW IT UP" and "IGINLA IS OLD" isn't that bad.

 

[MarkGio]

I believe a healthy Flames roster has as much depth as any contending team. I believe this team has some gaping holes, including faceoffs, shoot-outs, and talent down the middle. But I believe Sutter was our biggest problem and if Hartely can work towards our strengths, we will be successful to everyone's surprise.

Hartely needs to build a system that playmakes down the middle and scores on the wing. Hartely or Feaster needs to help us win faceoffs. Hartely needs to play an uptempo game with shots from anywhere rather than playing the cycle and grit with a defensive focus. We simply don't have defensive defensemen or scoring centremen.

That's how we'll be successful.

 

[JustChatting]

I am a Flames fan. I don't expect them to do that well this year. Probably 9th or worse. I really do hope I am wrong with that prediction. I would gladly eat crow.

 

[Kipper933]

Even if the Flames do surprise, they'll "still be a year older, aging talent, almost no prospects, time to rebuild was three years ago, blah blah blah"

But yeah, a helping of crow would be nice.

Yeah, even if they made the playoffs and did well, there would still be a huge group of posters (of other team's fans, mind you) calling for a rebuild of the Flames in the summer. It's just the HF mentality.

Kings fans are calling Lombardi an idiot for waiving their 8th/9th best d-man, and he just won the cup.

 

[WhereIsIt]

Yeah, even if they made the playoffs and did well, there would still be a huge group of posters (of other team's fans, mind you) calling for a rebuild of the Flames in the summer. It's just the HF mentality.

Kings fans are calling Lombardi an idiot for waiving their 8th/9th best d-man, and he just won the cup.

But he's a former top-5 pick, he's so valuable

 

[Fantasy Billionaire]

I would like them to eat more than crow.

 

[Body Checker]

Injury reports for other teams will be huge in this 48 game season.

Vancouver is down both Kelser and Booth for likely close to two months now. Shut the Sedins down and not much left for scoring depth

 

[MCDAVIDISH]

As a Ducks fan the Flames are my 2nd favourite team to win the cup this year. I'm not saying I am a Flames fan, but Iginla is a guy who deserves his name on the cup.

So as long as the Ducks aren't pushing for the Cup, I hope you guys make it all the way!

As a big Iginla fan, I hope he gets traded to the Ducks and wins a cup there.

 

[TheHudlinator]

As a big Iginla fan, I hope he gets traded to the Ducks and wins a cup there.

Because the Ducks are a much better team than the Flames?

 

[GernBlanston]

Seems like a good thread to come and say this:

I am a Panthers fan first... but I've been wondering about picking a Western Conf team to jump on board with. I'm an Atlanta native and have been burned more than once... there's just no way I can root for the Jets. I tried. Can't do it...

But wait... there's another former Atlanta team out there. A team that I was a fan of growing up! Could I? SHOULD I??

YES!! I can. I should. I will. The Flames just became my Western Conference team! I look forward to getting to know the folks on this board, and getting to know the Flames better in general. I work evenings, and just picked up Gamecenter for the season, so I'm all geared up.

Anyone have any old tees or hats they wanna send my way? Need some swag!! (This is a joke - I didn't come looking for free stuffs. Why do I feel the need to justify? Oh well...)

And, at least for this season, I don't have to worry about the Panthers and Flames playing one another. I get a full season to get on board. Love it. Look forward to it.

Hi everyone. My name is Gern. GAME ON.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Seems like a good thread to come and say this:

I am a Panthers fan first... but I've been wondering about picking a Western Conf team to jump on board with. I'm an Atlanta native and have been burned more than once... there's just no way I can root for the Jets. I tried. Can't do it...

But wait... there's another former Atlanta team out there. A team that I was a fan of growing up! Could I? SHOULD I??

YES!! I can. I should. I will. The Flames just became my Western Conference team! I look forward to getting to know the folks on this board, and getting to know the Flames better in general. I work evenings, and just picked up Gamecenter for the season, so I'm all geared up.

Anyone have any old tees or hats they wanna send my way? Need some swag!! (This is a joke - I didn't come looking for free stuffs. Why do I feel the need to justify? Oh well...)

And, at least for this season, I don't have to worry about the Panthers and Flames playing one another. I get a full season to get on board. Love it. Look forward to it.

Hi everyone. My name is Gern. GAME ON.

Welcome! Hope you don't have any hair, because after half a season of watching the Flames you'll be pulling it out.

 

[GernBlanston]

Welcome! Hope you don't have any hair, because after half a season of watching the Flames you'll be pulling it out.

I have been a Florida Panthers fan since 1993 and (was) an Atlanta Thrashers fan for their entire existence. My hair has the roots of a redwood from all the pulling. My ulcers, on the other hand...

 

[YMCMBYOLO]

I have been a Florida Panthers fan since 1993 and (was) an Atlanta Thrashers fan for their entire existence. My hair has the roots of a redwood from all the pulling. My ulcers, on the other hand...

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