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Post by FloridaAltFan on Sept 22, 2021 19:40:58 GMT -7
I think it will be a physical game, the Oilers will try and prove they won't be pushed around. Likely lots of penalties, maybe if we're lucky a controversy to light up this board for a week or 2.
McD and Drai will try and light it up early and the Flames will try and hold on. Defense will prove to be Calgary's strong suit, and will have to be developed over the first half of the season.
Oilers will see if Hyman fits in, and has good chemistry with his linemates, may take a few games to get it going.
Flames win 2 to 1.
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Post by Bronco73 on Sept 22, 2021 21:33:49 GMT -7
I don't really care about win vs loss or even scoring. What I want to see is how Edmonton handles the slower more physical game of Calgary, and how Calgary deals with Edmontons top two lines. Plus, I'm VERY interested in seeing how the Oilers bottom two lines compare with last year. If this team has any hope of doing something in the playoffs the bottom 6 has to produce more, and goaltending is going to have to excel.
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Post by drtaf on Sept 23, 2021 7:32:25 GMT -7
The only way i see flames winning is if Markstrom steals one. I'm expecting a bounce back year from him and with bigger, more rugged D in front of him, he should see more of the puck. If oilers PP gets on track early, not even a "vezina-like" Markstrom will save them. prediction 6-2 for good guys as pre-season usually has more loose play. The reg season will be a lot tighter when flames D starts to use its size and games mean something
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Post by pillotte on Sept 23, 2021 9:53:39 GMT -7
It would be surprising if Tipp plays his #1 lineup this early.
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Post by drtaf on Sept 23, 2021 10:04:01 GMT -7
It would be surprising if Tipp plays his #1 lineup this early. This is true, but I'd imagine both teams will try to use same "template" as the #1 lineups? I was being nice to flames by saying they had a small margin to win if Markstrom plays lights out, but you're right, we wont see any of the big guns at the beginning only towards end of TC
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Post by Bronco73 on Sept 23, 2021 11:10:23 GMT -7
If I'm hearing this right Calgary is doing a split sqaud?
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Post by drtaf on Sept 23, 2021 13:50:05 GMT -7
If I'm hearing this right Calgary is doing a split sqaud? Those who can stand Tkachuk and those who Can't??
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Post by pillotte on Sept 23, 2021 15:00:17 GMT -7
If I'm hearing this right Calgary is doing a split sqaud? Those who can stand Tkachuk and those who Can't??
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Post by sharptooth on Sept 23, 2021 15:01:36 GMT -7
If I'm hearing this right Calgary is doing a split sqaud? Those who can stand Tkachuk and those who Can't?? They wouldn’t have enough players to make a full team with him on it I’m sure. |
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Post by happyhappy on Sept 23, 2021 15:17:58 GMT -7
I think the game is Sunday according to NHL and Oil homesite. 4-1 Us! GOG!!  |
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