Colin Dambrauskas: Flames Movin' On Up....Calgary @ Minnesota

I'd bet you see Joey Mac with a new paint job the next time they're in Calgary for 3 days in a row... He's had enough time to think about a new design now, and I'm sure Kipper's given him the name of his airbrush guy.

I'd also love to see Cervenka with Iggy.

The Flames will be in a tough spot all season long. Part of me wants them to tank and force ownerships hand into changing their philosophy, the other part of me wants them to keeping on winning to show everyone they aren't nearly as bad as people say they are. But at the end of the day a 7th or 8th place finish puts them in a matchup most likely with Chicago or Vancouver in the first round, to which I pose the question....why bother?

I'd bet you see Joey Mac with a new paint job the next time they're in Calgary for 3 days in a row... He's had enough time to think about a new design now, and I'm sure Kipper's given him the name of his airbrush guy.
- jtommyt

Just added a portion to the blog about that...apparently he was asked about it a few days ago and I missed his response.

The Flames will be in a tough spot all season long. Part of me wants them to tank and force ownerships hand into changing their philosophy, the other part of me wants them to keeping on winning to show everyone they aren't nearly as bad as people say they are. But at the end of the day a 7th or 8th place finish puts them in a matchup most likely with Chicago or Vancouver in the first round, to which I pose the question....why bother?
- The-O-G

...to knock out Vancouver...in the...first round?

Just added a portion to the blog about that...apparently he was asked about it a few days ago and I missed his response.
- Colin Dambrauskas

He seems like a great guy

Glad to have him on board. He's exactly what the team has needed the last....well....forever.

I wonder what the lineups will be tonight, i'm hoping Cervenka gets more ice time. It would be nice if he could centre Baertschi and Hudler!

As per Pierre LeBrun..........."Another name to watch before April 3 is Jarome Iginla. We don’t know if he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a trade, but if he is, and if the Flames are finally willing to move him, one team to keep an eye on is Pittsburgh. I believe the Penguins have interest in Iginla, who found success with Sidney Crosby on Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics. The Penguins have also had success in the past with aging wingers Bill Guerin and Gary Roberts, two players who found new life in their legs after arriving in Pittsburgh. Iginla would be a nice fit there."

What does Calgary get back?

...to knock out Vancouver...in the...first round?
- Colin Dambrauskas

I know....anything can happen, right?

I'm more of a calculated risk type of guy, if they had to face the Hawks forget it. If they had to face Vancouver they would have a SLIM chance, but I wouldn't be holding my breath. Would be entertaining though!

I wonder what the lineups will be tonight, i'm hoping Cervenka gets more ice time. It would be nice if he could centre Baertschi and Hudler!
- bigbear89

I know right, can they not just give us one game with this line!?

As per Pierre LeBrun..........."Another name to watch before April 3 is Jarome Iginla. We don’t know if he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a trade, but if he is, and if the Flames are finally willing to move him, one team to keep an eye on is Pittsburgh. I believe the Penguins have interest in Iginla, who found success with Sidney Crosby on Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics. The Penguins have also had success in the past with aging wingers Bill Guerin and Gary Roberts, two players who found new life in their legs after arriving in Pittsburgh. Iginla would be a nice fit there."

What does Calgary get back?
- wicket

Iggy and JBO for Letang and a First

PS. I was waiting for your blog all morning at work, Colin

Colin Dambrauskas: Flames Movin' On Up....Calgary @ Minnesota
- Colin Dambrauskas

I can prolly find out what the theme is?

I can prolly find out what the theme is?
- bixll

Do it!!!!

Hopefully it's a burning octopus

Do it!!!!

Hopefully it's a burning octopus
- The-O-G

I will see who I can find around that is not working.

I can prolly find out what the theme is?
- bixll

Please do Bix! Send me a PM or DM via twitter if you find out

PS. I was waiting for your blog all morning at work, Colin
- bigbear89

Glad I could help your fix! ....I try to get them up before or around noon as best I can...but my job gets in the way too. I have them prewritten, just need a few tweaks/updates here and there before I post.

Please do Bix! Send me a PM or DM via twitter if you find out
- Colin Dambrauskas

I am not sure who knows around here. I will see what I can scare up after work tonight.

As per Pierre LeBrun..........."Another name to watch before April 3 is Jarome Iginla. We don’t know if he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a trade, but if he is, and if the Flames are finally willing to move him, one team to keep an eye on is Pittsburgh. I believe the Penguins have interest in Iginla, who found success with Sidney Crosby on Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics. The Penguins have also had success in the past with aging wingers Bill Guerin and Gary Roberts, two players who found new life in their legs after arriving in Pittsburgh. Iginla would be a nice fit there."

What does Calgary get back?
- wicket

Pittsburgh has great defensman prospects with Joe Morrow, Derek Puliot, Olli Maatta, and Scott Harrington.

Perhaps one of them along with a First (Pittsburgh's first will probably be in the 25-30 range).

The Flames will be in a tough spot all season long. Part of me wants them to tank and force ownerships hand into changing their philosophy, the other part of me wants them to keeping on winning to show everyone they aren't nearly as bad as people say they are. But at the end of the day a 7th or 8th place finish puts them in a matchup most likely with Chicago or Vancouver in the first round, to which I pose the question....why bother?
- The-O-G

Ask the Kings that question... (or the 04 Flames/06 Oilers...)

I'd bet you see Joey Mac with a new paint job the next time they're in Calgary for 3 days in a row... He's had enough time to think about a new design now, and I'm sure Kipper's given him the name of his airbrush guy.
- jtommyt

I think its a guy here in mtl that does most of the nhl masks.

Ask the Kings that question... (or the 04 Flames/06 Oilers...)
- geta02it

flames have the kings depth?

Ask the Kings that question... (or the 04 Flames/06 Oilers...)
- geta02it

I'd rather try and win a cup by building a strong team from the bottom up rather than hoping to squeak into the playoffs and catch lightning in a bottle. But that's just my opinion.

flames have the kings depth?
- munky123

the question was why bother? pretty simple answer... ANYTHING is possible when you make the playoffs.