NHL.com predicting that the Calgary Flames will win the Cup

Lunatik · Apr 10, 2017

I'm pretty sure NHL.com did one of these for every single playoff team.

Chicago: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-chicago-blackhawks-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601296
Edmonton: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-edmonton-oilers-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288633774
Nashville: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-nashville-predators-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601832
San Jose: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-san-jose-sharks-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601656

I'm sure if someone looks they could find the other 11. These should be titled why they could win. Also it's not just writers making predictions either, the same guy did Calgary's and Edmonton's

JPeeper · Apr 10, 2017

dookers9 said:
Wow. HUUUUUGE stretch here. Surprised that it'd be the Flames as anybody's dark horse.

They're plucky and have some skill...I just think this is a reach.

By definition a Dark Horse (contrary to what Katy Perry believes) is someone you don't expect to win. The Flames are an easier choice than anyone in the East, as the people who'd you have as dark horses (Toronto) is going to get demolished by the Caps. Flames beat the Ducks 8-3 this year and have held their own against the Ducks even in the losses.

Flames ain't winning the cup with Engelland and Bartkowski on the backend though and a third line consisting of Brouwer, Stajan and Versteeg.

Uncle Scrooge · Apr 10, 2017

They misspelled the title, it was supposed to be "Flames will win a game at the Honda Center".

Lunatik · Apr 10, 2017

JPeeper said:
By definition a Dark Horse (contrary to what Katy Perry believes) is someone you don't expect to win. The Flames are an easier choice than anyone in the East, as the people who'd you have as dark horses (Toronto) is going to get demolished by the Caps. Flames beat the Ducks 8-3 this year and have held their own against the Ducks even in the losses.

Flames ain't winning the cup with Engelland and Bartkowski on the backend though and a third line consisting of Brouwer, Stajan and Versteeg.

Engelland is far from an issue and Versteeg hasn't played with Brouwer and Stajan in a little while now.

Sam Pollock · Apr 10, 2017

It won't be easy but if the Flames can outscore their opponents in four games of each series, they will win the cup this year. :shakehead

Which is basically true of any team this year. :laugh:

Sorry but going 4 and 6 in their last 10 games doesn't leave me feeling that Gulutzan is pushing the right buttons presently.

DJJones · Apr 10, 2017

Brouwer was suspiciously praised haha. If he does turn into a playoff warrior though our bottom 6 could be very dangerous.

Capitals and a healthy Pittsburgh are the only teams that stand out to me. Any team in the West can beat any other team imo.

Someone knocking Chicago out would make the road a lot easier though.

Aceboogie · Apr 10, 2017

Wouldnt be suprised. West is not exactly a powerhouse anymore and in the East some contenders could eliminate each other early on

Edit: NVM I see they did it for every team. Regardless Calgary could win it all. Good team in a sea of good but not great teams. Its anyones cup this year

madmike77 · Apr 10, 2017

I'm a Flames fan, but let's be real. This is one of those things you post because it's so crazy it will drive more traffic to your site. If you say the Hawks or Caps are going to win the Cup, no one clicks.

turnagainoutlaw · Apr 10, 2017

Flames aren't winning the cup with that garbage third pairing. They could absolutely beat the Ducks though, especially with Fowler out.

OilerPensfan97 · Apr 10, 2017

Method Man said:
I'm pretty sure NHL.com did one of these for every single playoff team.

Chicago: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-chicago-blackhawks-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601296
Edmonton: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-edmonton-oilers-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288633774
Nashville: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-nashville-predators-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601832
San Jose: https://www.nhl.com/news/why-san-jose-sharks-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601656

I'm sure if someone looks they could find the other 11. These should be titled why they could win. Also it's not just writers making predictions either, the same guy did Calgary's and Edmonton's

All different writers, so the idiot is Tim Campbell

KingBran · Apr 10, 2017

Canadian team in the playoffs - Need to pick a Canadian team.
Then make a controversial pick.

Everyone will talk about this article and NHL.com marketing wins.

DJJones · Apr 10, 2017

turnagainoutlaw said:
Flames aren't winning the cup with that garbage third pairing. They could absolutely beat the Ducks though, especially with Fowler out.

Engellend is solid. And Bartkowski has been good for about two thirds of the games. He's made a few mistakes clearing the puck when he's stuck in his end.

rhinoshawarma · Apr 10, 2017

Fake news

Tkachuk Norris · Apr 10, 2017

TheDizee said:
i guess they forgot that brian elliott is their goaltender.

Brian Elliot is good.

But yeah honestly there is so much parity and all 8 teams in the west are pretty strong.

BLONG7 · Apr 10, 2017

viper0220 said:
Hopefully they don't do this for every team

https://www.nhl.com/news/why-calgary-flames-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288601674

Are they the one's who employ Maggie, the monkey? I know Maggie is no longer at TSN...Craig Button took her place.

turnagainoutlaw · Apr 10, 2017

DJJones said:
Engellend is solid. And Bartkowski has been good for about two thirds of the games. He's made a few mistakes clearing the puck when he's stuck in his end.

Lol. They get pinned in their own zone on a regular basis and usually end up firing the puck up the middle and costing the team a goal. I'm a Flames fan that watches every game. They definately need to upgrade in the off season. Would rather see Kulak than Bart tbh.

Dolemite · Apr 10, 2017

Their Facebook only preview show said that Anaheim would beat them in the first round

SmellOfVictory · Apr 10, 2017

rhinoshawarma said:
Fake news

For once this phrase is actually accurate.

KingBran · Apr 10, 2017

snipetype said:
Brian Elliot is good.

But yeah honestly there is so much parity and all 8 teams in the west are pretty strong.

26-18-3 - .553 win%
2.55 GAA
.910 sv%

Ehhhhhh. Hes done OK this year. Very up and down. Started out ice cold and ended ice cold. Had a good streak in the middle though.

Paralyzer · Apr 10, 2017

They selling some good kool-aid in Calgary this year.

ChiHawks10 · Apr 10, 2017

thaman8765678 said:
Wouldn't be surprised I have the Caps beating them in the finals though. Two best depth teams.

Caps, yes. Flames... not so much.

Prairie Habs · Apr 10, 2017

tony d · Apr 10, 2017

As others have said they do this for every team. Still think they could prove to be a tough out but I can't see Calgary winning the Cup this year.

snag · Apr 10, 2017

WTF?!?! The Oilers are going to win too??? And the Leafs? Has this turned into a participation award tournament?

Del Preston · Apr 10, 2017

snag said:
https://www.nhl.com/news/why-edmonton-oilers-will-win-stanley-cup/c-288633774

Thousands of McDavid pictures to choose from and they pick one with "PRONGER" in the foreground. :laugh:

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