The 2023-2024 First Goal of the Game and Puppy/Kitten Pic Thread (Use link in OP to submit picks)

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Continuing on with the time honoured tradition, the First Goal of the Game game is underway!

---> ---> ---> CFHF's "First Goal of the Game" Game <--- <--- <---​

1. Pick the three players you think may get the first goal, along with the situation (Even Strength, Power Play, Short Handed, Penalty Shot)
2. Enter your HF username
3. Hit submit

Format:
- Your first pick gets you 3 points
- Your second pick gets you 2 points
- Your third pick gets you 1 point
- Guessing the correct scoring situation gets you a bonus point
- Picking 'shutout' or 'loss' gets you eternal damnation

Once the official game time* has passed, no more picks are allowed. Please make sure to get your picks in ahead of time to be fair to everyone. Good luck!

*Official game time is the scheduled start of the game as stated by the NHL (and Calgary Flames) schedule.*

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Here’s how the Flames forward units and defensive pairings looked Tuesday night against the Rangers:


Forwards


Jonathan Huberdeau - Elias Lindholm - Yegor Sharangovich
Andrew Mangiapane - Mikael Backlund - Blake Coleman
Adam Ruzicka - Nazem Kadri - Walker Duehr
Dryden Hunt - Dillon Dube - Matt Coronato


A.J. Greer


Defence


Noah Hanifin - MacKenzie Weegar
Dennis Gilbert - Chris Tanev
Nikita Zadorov - Jordan Oesterle


Goaltenders


Jacob Markstrom
Dan Vladar

 

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[Boomstick]

I find it harder and harder to pick someone to score from that list.
Going with the lunch pail guys. Duehr, Coleman. Seems like they're actually trying to score.

 

[deleted user]

I find it harder and harder to pick someone to score from that list.
Going with the lunch pail guys. Duehr, Coleman. Seems like they're actually trying to score.

Not a bad idea. I took Backlund because he's gotta get one soon, I'd imagine/hope. Lindholm on the PP against the Oilers was my second choice as this seems completely likely to happen. Then I think I went with Hanifin because he's had chances and no goals to show for it. He's going to pot one eventually.

I am excited for the Heritage Classic but I am worried about getting devastated if we look awful. Here's honestly hoping this is the turning point where the team finally gets it going. Whether it be by luck, intestinal fortitude, or just a hatred for the team up north... Whatever, I just want them to have success. GFG.

 

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I find it harder and harder to pick someone to score from that list.
Going with the lunch pail guys. Duehr, Coleman. Seems like they're actually trying to score.

That's the approach I've taken this season. Two of my picks are guys who are supposed to be complementary scorers, and one guy who should be scoring but might luck out and deflect the puck off his ass (you know who I'm talking about!)

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The Flames went with these forward combinations and defensive pairings at practice at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday:


Forwards


Jonathan Huberdeau - Nazem Kadri - Matt Coronato
Dryden Hunt - Elias Lindholm - Dillon Dube
Andrew Mangiapane - Mikael Backlund - Blake Coleman
A.J. Greer - Yegor Sharangovich - Walker Duehr


Adam Ruzicka


Defence


Noah Hanifin - MacKenzie Weegar
Ilya Solovyov - Chris Tanev
Nikita Zadorov - Dennis Gilbert


Jordan Oesterle


Goaltenders


Jacob Markstrom
Dan Vladar

 

[Tofveve]

" . . . My favorite animal is poopies . . ."

 

[Lunatik]

Ana de la Reguera is awesome in Goliath.

 

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Latest winners​

Sun October 29, 2023 vs Edmonton Oilers
First scorer: Nazem Kadri (PP)

Poster	Points
@DFF	3
@Lunatik	2
@Tofveve	2

 

[deleted user]

@Tofveve Hey. Don't you go leapfrogging me. O_O I am watching you.

 

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The Flames practiced Tuesday morning with these line combinations:


Forwards


Jonathan Huberdeau - Elias Lindholm - Andrew Mangiapane
Dryden Hunt - Mikael Backlund - Blake Coleman
Yegor Sharangovich - Nazem Kadri - Connor Zary
A.J. Greer - Matt Coronato - Walker Duehr


Defence


MacKenzie Weegar - Rasmus Andersson
Noah Hanifin - Chris Tanev
Dennis Gilbert - Jordan Oesterle


Goaltenders


Jacob Markstrom
Dan Vladar


Maintenance Days


Dillon Dube
Nikita Zadorov

 

[Lunatik]

It's also prudent to mention Zaddy and Dube had maintenance days yesterday

 

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The Flames practiced with the following line combinations Monday morning:


Forwards


Jonathan Huberdeau - Elias Lindholm - Dillon Dube
Connor Zary - Nazem Kadri - Yegor Sharangovich
Martin Pospisil - Mikael Backlund - Blake Coleman
A.J. Greer - Adam Ruzicka - Walker Duehr


Dryden Hunt


Defence


MacKenzie Weegar - Rasmus Andersson
Noah Hanifin - Chris Tanev
Nikita Zadorov - Nick DeSimone


Dennis Gilbert


Goaltenders


Jacob Markstrom
Dan Vladar

 

[Boomstick]

I could use some points tonight in this pool.

 

[deleted user]

Same. (⁠〒⁠﹏⁠〒⁠)

 

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Latest winners​

Tue November 07, 2023 vs Nashville Predators
First scorer: Dillon Dube (ES)

Poster	Points
@Dube Dube Doo	4
@Tofveve	4
@Boomstick	2

 

[Ace Rimmer]

When the F did I start winning this thing?

 

[Tofveve]

When the F did I start winning this thing?

Last game by the looks of it

 

[Lunatik]

When the F did I start winning this thing?

I demand a recount.

FAKE NEWS!

I think there is tampering with the ballots!

 

[Boomstick]

Congrats if anyone had Zary tonight.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

Nobody did, but you're all winners in my book.

 

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Here’s how the Flames lined up Friday night in Toronto:


Forwards


Jonathan Huberdeau - Elias Lindholm - Andrew Mangiapane
Connor Zary - Nazem Kadri - Yegor Sharangovich
Martin Pospisil - Mikael Backlund - Blake Coleman
A.J. Greer - Adam Ruzicka - Dillon Dube


Walker Duehr


Defence


MacKenzie Weegar - Rasmus Andersson
Noah Hanifin - Chris Tanev
Nikita Zadorov - Nick DeSimone


Dennis Gilbert


Goaltenders


Dan Vladar
Dustin Wolf

 

[Tofveve]

If Andersson gets the first goal SH I'll eat my shirt @Boomstick

 

[Anglesmith]

If Andersson gets the first goal SH I'll eat my shirt @Boomstick

Didn't he score a shorty earlier in the year? Like maybe the first game?

 

[Tofveve]

Didn't he score a shorty earlier in the year? Like maybe the first game?

Oh, then that makes sense hmm I did not know that haha