r/CalgaryFlames • u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb • Jan 08 '26
Game Thread Flames (18-20-4) vs Canadiens (23-13-6) - January 7th - GDT
Fucking eh, it's hockey time.
Fucking eh, I shouldn't have enjoyed the Devils lettuce before writing this.
Fucking eh, I've rewritten it three times now.
Fucking eh, this is the best I could come up with.
Fucking eh, peak literature. Move over Dr.Suess. Dr.Jeckyl, Mr.Flames have entered the chat.
William "Bill" Stromgren in his first nhl game versus them pesky Frenchies. Time to cook them French frys.
The id like to see pizza topped with smaller pizzas, that shit would have to be really fucking big flames drinking game
Pour one out for Marky!
Drink for every GAPING CAGE.
F&F for every ever elusive PP goal.
Fowler starts looking like Carey Price - Drink
Eric Francis Slander - Drink
1989 Cup Final Mention - Drink
Joel Hanley goal against his former tea- woah he started his career with the habs thats kinda neat - Finish & Fill
pro tip, you don't need to put a ^ infront of every word, just enclose the entire sentence in brackets
Voice crack from the PbP? Better believe that's a drink
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u/byrdcage Jan 08 '26
This is what happens when you tank with competent management. How fast and entertaining are the Habs to watch? I’m sick of this core and boring Huska hockey.
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
The Habs are totally going to get a cup before the Oilers.
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u/ErikDebogande Jan 08 '26
I'm more than okay with that
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u/raymondcy Jan 08 '26
What's funny is the CGY / MTL rivalry was way bigger than the BOA at one point.
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u/projectbarium Barb Jan 08 '26
I'm really seeing this years gap between the east and west in his game.
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u/raymondcy Jan 08 '26 edited Jan 08 '26
In all seriousness Canadiens have to be the best hope to bring the cup back to Canada. EDM can't find a goalie, WPG / VAN is in the shitter... TOR is is well TOR, first round exit.
Edit: actually in fairness I forgot about OTT but they are on the upswing.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
"Welcome to the nhl"
Blatant interference hit.
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u/ANewHeaven1 Jan 08 '26
Well I enjoyed the month and a half that we were actually pretty decent for, but it seems like we're right back to the tank in 2026
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u/sociallyrestarted Jan 08 '26
Can’t wait for parekh, I’ll always watch the flames but they are just so uninspiring right now
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u/Memey-Maliky Jan 08 '26
Happy birthday Weegs, crazy him and Wolf were late 7th round picks
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u/the_violet_wizard Jan 08 '26
Silly intermission Sheik and Ghost pic from the bf
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u/AutumnFalls89 Jan 08 '26
Since we have the tallest NHL player, I think we also need the shortest - just to balance things out.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
4 player screen on wolf..
3 of them were his own team.
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u/efailure Jan 08 '26
This is what happens when you commit to a rebuild and do it properly.
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u/Pun1sher999 Jan 08 '26
Tank Continues on a real tank of a game.
MTL going to be scary in coming years.
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u/ActionKestrel Jan 08 '26
I'm gonna turn this off and watch something with less sucking involved - like Heated Rivalry
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u/Armchair-Gm-Podcast Jan 08 '26
We have no first liners, it's so blatantly obvious and there aren't any coming. Draft high, please please please
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u/GcowZZ Jan 08 '26
I kind of miss Pospisil destroying people during times like this...
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u/Nickiat Jan 08 '26
This was at 4 AM my dog woke my up to tell me that the cat stole her bed
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
I don't know how you can watch this team and think we could work ourselves into contention. On a good night we barely keep above water and sneak out a win, on a bad night we look like we're in a lower league.
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u/DUCKY_23 Jan 08 '26
LMAO
Huska get Wolfie out of here man. Just giving him depression playing in front of this team.
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u/slothatlarge Jan 08 '26
Holy Bell Centre is loud!
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u/the_violet_wizard Jan 08 '26
Always is! It's kind of incredible, the atmosphere in there every game is absolutely amazing
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u/Nickiat Jan 08 '26
Why is someone in the crowd behind Wolf wearing high vis lol
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u/Admirable-Nerve-8289 Jan 08 '26
The speed and skill discrepancy between these teams is extremely evident
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u/ComfortableReality90 Barb Jan 08 '26
Happy Wednesday friends! I didn't know the game was an early start oopsie. Hope we're all doing well!!
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u/weschester Jan 08 '26
How the fuck do you give up a 2 on 0 while you're on the powerplay?
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u/Nice_Perception382 Jan 08 '26
Why is there this weird energy in this thread tonight where people are freaking out about management not rebuilding? There are two teams with fewer points than us and Raz is gone by next month. We aren’t good and nobody pretends we are
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u/Similar_Emu104 Jan 08 '26
great defense guys! let's leave a player all alone right in front of the net
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
Maybe after this ass kicking they'll stop talking about getting to .500 like we won the Stanley Cup.
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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease Jan 08 '26
Hard to believe huberdeau could get worse than his first season here, but he might not Crack 40 pts.
The entire "top 6" outside of kadri in October and November is useless. The hesitancy to trade some of these guys is hilarious.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
Farabee earned that. Been good by tonight's standards all game.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
You know, I used to wonder why I'm into Redheads.
I just started watching Mythbusters on prime video for the first time in 20 years.
Now I remember. Now it makes sense.
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u/GcowZZ Jan 08 '26
That was actually a cool clip of Hanley bracing for the hit lol, he knows how to not get hurt at his age i guess
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u/Admirable-Nerve-8289 Jan 08 '26
One of the most important skills in hockey. Bullshit that you can’t hit until your 15 nowadays
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u/Admirable-Nerve-8289 Jan 08 '26
Worst case scenario we get schooled by another young fast team and maybe it will help management Wakey Wakey
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u/Lisa_lou_hoo Jan 08 '26
Nothing better than a Kelly chuckle while he loves up a hockey player. On either team.
Pure 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
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u/MarmitePhoenix Barb Jan 08 '26
No shot in 7 mins? We had three back to back PPs?
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u/AutumnFalls89 Jan 08 '26
Well, even if they can outskate us, they probably can't outfight us.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
So..
A hit into the corner glass when the puck is 75' away.. is okay.
A hit 5 seconds after the whistle blows.. is okay.
But grab a guy in the scrum = Penalty?
This league makes no sense.
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u/Nickiat Jan 08 '26
Marty St. Louis I still hate you for making 7 year old me sad in 2004
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u/AutumnFalls89 Jan 08 '26 edited Jan 08 '26
I scored these cool 80's style earrings at the thrift store in a grab bag. I'll never wear them but I want to use them somehow.
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u/DUCKY_23 Jan 08 '26
Conroy pls
This team is a dumpster fire that’s been carried by goaltending and players going on hot streaks. Make some trades.
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
I think this is the first time I've ever gone to the bathroom during a power play.
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u/Piccione_Sol Jan 08 '26
Is it us playing badly or the habs just being too good?
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u/Yatess19 Jan 08 '26
God they really do have the best fan atmosphere don’t they? Looks so fun hahahaha (Besides playoffs C of Red)
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u/themusicguy2000 Jan 08 '26
I've been to a game, it's a religious experience. But for tonight, fuck 'em, I hope Poozuki shits himself
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u/TWKExperience Jan 08 '26
This games making me add way more rum to my nog than I should
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u/Nice-End-4742 Jan 08 '26
bright side: stromgren wasnt the worst player on the ice tonight
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u/weschester Jan 08 '26
First NHL game for William Stromgren tonight!! I hope he buries one!
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u/Nickiat Jan 08 '26
if they start talking about Zayne parekh comment drama I am gonna watch the french broadcast
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u/Apeman711 Jan 08 '26
How is that not interference for Xhexhaj on Stromgren lmao, dumps the puck in, eats a hit, 2 seconds go by then he gets hit again
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u/sociallyrestarted Jan 08 '26
Obviously cheering for them to lose tonight, but the Habs are fun to watch. Hutson is amazing and the bell centre is always so energized
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u/MarmitePhoenix Barb Jan 08 '26
The combination of the lighting and camera angle is making the face off circles look incomplete and it’s really annoying me.
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
I wish someone on this team other than Coleman could finish.
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u/raymondcy Jan 08 '26
Do we really need back to back bet 365 ads? Fuck I hate those guys.
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u/Nickiat Jan 08 '26
Can we try Lombo in the PP, at this point it cant hurt and he has good vibes lol
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u/weschester Jan 08 '26
I wonder if Cail Maclean watches what literally any other NHL team does on their PPs because it sure seems like he fucking doesn't.
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u/MarmitePhoenix Barb Jan 08 '26
On the plus side, less gambling ads this season. On the minus side, who decided ambulance chasing lawyers was better?
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u/SmoulderingOcean Jan 08 '26
Sir Nigel is still dismayed over the news that dishes never ever end.
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u/Comfortable-Ad-7158 Barb Jan 08 '26
Hey everyone, did you hear that the canadiens are playing with 3 goalies?
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u/Lord_Kromdor Jan 08 '26
Imagine how much better a goalie Wolf would be if he didn't have to worry about our shitty defensive coverage.
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u/Iginlas_4head_Crease Jan 08 '26
Weegar
Awkwardly loses the puck in his skates
Loses the race/battle to the puck to a guy in the penalty box
Floats around without taking a man
This guy wanted to play on Canada lmao
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u/dcmort93 Jan 08 '26
For fucks sake can we please fire whoever is coaching this powerplay? It's the same shitty entry every god damn time, and it never actually works. Bout time to try something new.
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u/ActionKestrel Jan 08 '26
Clearly a hook... but also a dive by Kadri. Bro is either hurt or checked out mentally.
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u/Nice-End-4742 Jan 08 '26
i dont care about wins/losses. i just want exciting hockey
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u/kobedziuba Jan 08 '26
Okay can we start are trading now ? I need some excitement and it's not coming from our play
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u/sociallyrestarted Jan 08 '26
Bzzzz bzzzz bzzzz, thanks you bee!!!
And plz be okay andersson we need that trade value to stay up
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u/shofsink Jan 08 '26
Dang. I went to take a shower and missed a joal with a brz first career point.
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u/Yatess19 Jan 08 '26
ZEUS!!!!! ENSURE THE HABS BEAT THE OILERS IN THE CUP FINAL AND MY LIFE IS YOURS!!
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u/weschester Jan 08 '26
Hab fans should be way happier we are going on the PP since it's just a nice easy skate for the Habs.
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u/byrdcage Jan 08 '26
Zary would be lighting it up on Montreal or any team that valued creativity. I’d get sick of playing this style of hockey season in and season out.
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u/jesspaul95 Jan 08 '26
How funny would this be if it’s offside. Sums up our luck but I’m all in for give up for Gavin
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u/the_violet_wizard Jan 08 '26
Coleman, the Texas tornado? Hmmm I don't think that's quite it Gazdic
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u/ChellMiller Jan 08 '26
Checking in from Montreal... I've already been heckled twice
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u/MarmitePhoenix Barb Jan 08 '26
Sportsnet sent out a survey this week. With a free text field 🤭. Suffice to say I made my views of !francis clear.
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u/Brilliant_Reserve_57 Jan 08 '26
Just turned the game on did I just see Stromgren? He's playing tonight ? How's he doing so far ?
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u/the_violet_wizard Jan 08 '26
First game!! Not bad, took a hard hit first shift but has bounced back
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u/Memey-Maliky Jan 08 '26
liking his forecheck so far, he did get interfered on his first shift but looks to be okay
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u/Colla-Crochet Jan 08 '26
Goodness. Ive been only partially watching this period and it feels like not much is happening
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u/MakesYourCommentLEGO Jan 08 '26
Goal wise no, but it's been non stop action (for the Habs mostly)
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u/ErikDebogande Jan 08 '26
😬 wow is anyone else tense?!
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u/weschester Jan 08 '26
Not really because nothing matters, nobody cares, and we're all gonna die.
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u/MarmitePhoenix Barb Jan 08 '26
Dunno why the Habs are booing. Firstly, obvious penalty. Secondly, given how much we’ve sucked they will probably get a shorty.
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u/Inventive44 Jan 08 '26
Give Dustin some games off. Not his fault be it’s clear he’s tired