Congrats Iggy on getting 1000 points last night on April 1, 2011!
He is now only 1 goal away from hitting the 40 goal mark after an absolutely dreadful start to the season. As great as Iggy has been playing, I think that playing with Alex Tanguay all year long as really helped him. Hopefully he can continue pushing on if Tangs decides to leave in the offseason.
On a purely selfish note, I wanted him to get his 1000th point in Denver when I am there on Sunday so I could have seen it live and chanted IGGY IGGY IGGY. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers.
The Flames have increased their playoff chances to 0.8% according to NHLclubstats
http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL/Western/Northwest/Flames.html
What a roller coaster ride of a season.
So with the Flames pretty much out, I call upon FLAMES NATION to jointly take all your anger, sorrow, despair, hatred, and all negative emotions you feel after this season and direct it upon the Vancouver Canucks. Those little bitches can't win a Cup. If they do, the Vancouverites who have infested our great city will never let us hear the end of it.
"Oh, but I want Canada to get the cup" you say. Well I say "50% of all players are Canadian so it doesn't even matter, and we just won the most important Gold Medal Olympic game in the history of the entire universe. Vancouver probably has the LEAST amount of Canadians on their active roster anyways, so if you are truly patriotic, you will cheer AGAINST them.
Seriously, they can't. They got to lose. I don't care what round, I don't care against who, but I will be cheering like a mahf on Barry Bonds' steroids for the opposing team.
I'm not disrespecting Canucks are a team, since they are clearly very good. #1 goals scored, goals against, PP, top goaltender, already locked down presidents trophy when nobody in the west has even locked down a playoff spot; they have had a superb season.
Which makes it all the more fun if they get bounced in the first round.
Maybe I'm on crack like Theo though.
-Hal
Showing posts with label Jarome Iginla. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jarome Iginla. Show all posts
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Which team is Worse? The Montreal Canadiens or the Calgary Flames
Sure the Canadiens are in a playoff spot. But I am still a little bit unsure about them. Last year they surprised a lot of people in the league when they upset Pittsburgh and Washington. And even though there goaltending is much better in this years regular season than lasts, I still have a feeling that Habs fans are going to be thoroughly disappointed this off season. In arguable two of the biggest games for the Habs all season they have shown up flat. Once at the Winter Classic, and then again last night in an attempt to avenge Pacciorretti. Cammalerri is starting to become another washed up overpaid bum on the Bleu and Rouge Roster. He is making terrible first passes and causing terrible turnovers in the offensive zone. Last night he was a -4 not including the 5 on 3 shorthanded goal that got scored against the Habs while he was on the ice.
On the otherhand we have the Calgary Flames. Calgary is only two points behind the Montreal Canadieans, only Calgary is out of a playoff spot. The Flames have had good goaltending from Kipper for most of the season and Iginla is on pace to score 35 goals yet again. The Flames have lost 6 of their past 7 games, mostly against teams that are also fighting for a playoff spot in the West. They are unable to out-battle their opposition and for that reason they will be missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
It goes to show the disparity in the two conferences. Habs Fans in the East are saying what a wonderful season they are having after already having locked down a playoff spot. On the other hand Flames fans are angry yet again over the inconsistent play the Flames have shown all year round.
My vote goes for the Habs being the worse of the two teams. The Flames have a consistent goal scorer in Iginla which the Habs lack. The Habs have the edge in goaltending but only slightly considering Kiprusoff is having a slightly off season. and on defence you have to give it to the Flames because the Habs defense was pieced together from Pick-a-Part. All in all, maybe the Winnipeg Jets should try and get into the Eastern Conference when they join the NHL because it is clear the East is a much weaker conference.
-Hark
On the otherhand we have the Calgary Flames. Calgary is only two points behind the Montreal Canadieans, only Calgary is out of a playoff spot. The Flames have had good goaltending from Kipper for most of the season and Iginla is on pace to score 35 goals yet again. The Flames have lost 6 of their past 7 games, mostly against teams that are also fighting for a playoff spot in the West. They are unable to out-battle their opposition and for that reason they will be missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
It goes to show the disparity in the two conferences. Habs Fans in the East are saying what a wonderful season they are having after already having locked down a playoff spot. On the other hand Flames fans are angry yet again over the inconsistent play the Flames have shown all year round.
My vote goes for the Habs being the worse of the two teams. The Flames have a consistent goal scorer in Iginla which the Habs lack. The Habs have the edge in goaltending but only slightly considering Kiprusoff is having a slightly off season. and on defence you have to give it to the Flames because the Habs defense was pieced together from Pick-a-Part. All in all, maybe the Winnipeg Jets should try and get into the Eastern Conference when they join the NHL because it is clear the East is a much weaker conference.
-Hark
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Lack of Competitive Spirit at Flames Camp
With the signing of Tanguay and Jokinen in the summer, many Flames fans were hoping that a line of Iginla, Tanguay and Jokinen would be formed. Rather than waiting until the end of preaseason to see the level of compete amongst all the flames players and then determine who deseveres to play with Iginla, Sutter has decided to just hand the first line positions over to tanguay and jokinen.
How is this fair to Mikael Backlund, Hagman, Stajan or Bourque? All players deserved an equal chance to show what they can bring the team against the likes of lowly tanguay and jokinen. Tanguay played on a team where steven stamkos scored 50 goals and tanguay couldnt even score 15 himself. Jokinen was the biggest washed up bum ever floating around the league not finishing any chance he was given. Yet Sutter has determined that in the old boys club known as the calgary flames, you can earn your position on the top line without working for it, without having a good season the year before and especially without showing heart.
This may be an early forecast but i think the flames might be able to expect more from their second line than their first line this season. A line with bourque, langkow, and backlund could show a hell of a lot more heart than a line with a Gay and a Joke. If the second line outperforms the first it would be similar to the canucks 05-06 season when the sedin line emerged and began to outproduce the nazzy, bert b-mo line.
-hark
How is this fair to Mikael Backlund, Hagman, Stajan or Bourque? All players deserved an equal chance to show what they can bring the team against the likes of lowly tanguay and jokinen. Tanguay played on a team where steven stamkos scored 50 goals and tanguay couldnt even score 15 himself. Jokinen was the biggest washed up bum ever floating around the league not finishing any chance he was given. Yet Sutter has determined that in the old boys club known as the calgary flames, you can earn your position on the top line without working for it, without having a good season the year before and especially without showing heart.
This may be an early forecast but i think the flames might be able to expect more from their second line than their first line this season. A line with bourque, langkow, and backlund could show a hell of a lot more heart than a line with a Gay and a Joke. If the second line outperforms the first it would be similar to the canucks 05-06 season when the sedin line emerged and began to outproduce the nazzy, bert b-mo line.
-hark
Monday, October 27, 2008
Canucks Game
Today the canucks will be playing the Boston Bruins. The Bruins have been Kobasew-less since game 1. My buddies over at the 2 Man Advantage, were commenting that its a pretty dismal season for boston, when chuck kobasew gets injured and your playoff hopes look dim. I think my buddy Hal would beg the differ. I think my buddy Hal would have 34 reasons why Chuck Kobasew can make your team better (Kobasew had 34 goals with his 4 seasons with the flames).
Boston is in third place in their division with 11 points, while the canucks are last place in their division with 8 points.
Flames will be playing Colorado. Arguably the 2 best Canadian leaders are squaring off in this match (Joe Sakic vs. Jarmoe Iginla). I have been really surprised that the Avalanche have not been a significantly better team since the acquisition of Ryan smyth. Smitty was so clutch for the oilers, but it must be harder having an impact with Burnaby Joe around.
Canucks game is on at 7 on tsn while the flames game is on sportsnet west. who are edmontonians going to be cheering for in the flames/avs game Hal? are they still in love with smitty over there?
I'm outty 5000 take it sleazy,
hark
Boston is in third place in their division with 11 points, while the canucks are last place in their division with 8 points.
Flames will be playing Colorado. Arguably the 2 best Canadian leaders are squaring off in this match (Joe Sakic vs. Jarmoe Iginla). I have been really surprised that the Avalanche have not been a significantly better team since the acquisition of Ryan smyth. Smitty was so clutch for the oilers, but it must be harder having an impact with Burnaby Joe around.
Canucks game is on at 7 on tsn while the flames game is on sportsnet west. who are edmontonians going to be cheering for in the flames/avs game Hal? are they still in love with smitty over there?
I'm outty 5000 take it sleazy,
hark
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Battle of Western Canada Last Night
Calgary Played Washington and won 2-1. The first goal by the Flames was trickling across the line, and Bertuzzi almost touched it to add his 6th goal in 6 games, but it crossed the line before he could leave the mark on the scoreboard. Iginla got credit for the goal, which gives him 2 on the season.
Interestingly enough, BErtuzzi is a -4 and Iginla is a -6. This makes sense, considering many of their goals are scored on the powerplay, and don't factor into the +/- differential. But it seems like some better defensive play is going to be needed from these lines. Also, Bertuzzi is going to have to score 2 goals next game, to stay on his pace to be the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games since Brett Hull did it in 1990-91.
Canucks lost 4-2 to Columbus. The only silver lining is Bieksa looked great. He had a great fight and a goal. Two years ago, Bieksa looked like he might develop into a Phaneuf, but last year he was plagued by injuries, and when he did play he blew chunks. So far this season he has not been great, but by stepping up his physical game he might find himself more capable of getting his mental edge back. check out this fight, it is going to be a favorite on hockeyfights.com:
Luongo only let in 3 goals, because one of columbus's goals was scored on an empty net. On 32 shots he had 29 saves. These are pretty good numbers. But he still let in 2 goals in the first 10 minutes, and this is hard for a team to recover from.
Interestingly enough, BErtuzzi is a -4 and Iginla is a -6. This makes sense, considering many of their goals are scored on the powerplay, and don't factor into the +/- differential. But it seems like some better defensive play is going to be needed from these lines. Also, Bertuzzi is going to have to score 2 goals next game, to stay on his pace to be the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games since Brett Hull did it in 1990-91.
Canucks lost 4-2 to Columbus. The only silver lining is Bieksa looked great. He had a great fight and a goal. Two years ago, Bieksa looked like he might develop into a Phaneuf, but last year he was plagued by injuries, and when he did play he blew chunks. So far this season he has not been great, but by stepping up his physical game he might find himself more capable of getting his mental edge back. check out this fight, it is going to be a favorite on hockeyfights.com:
Luongo only let in 3 goals, because one of columbus's goals was scored on an empty net. On 32 shots he had 29 saves. These are pretty good numbers. But he still let in 2 goals in the first 10 minutes, and this is hard for a team to recover from.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Bertuzzi
He had a great game again last night. He scored his fifth goal in his fifth game, still on pace for 82 goals this season.
He played with Iginla on the powerplay and it always looked deadly. Then he played with Conroy on the second line for much of the game. This line had a lot of pressure throughout the game, even though it did not score. Bertuzzi had good presence of mind, and was setting players up to put a lot of pressure on Edmonton.
The only complaint about Bertuzzi, would be that he is not being very physical. Every once in a while you see him line up for a big hit, but he usually lays off. Iginla has already been in 2 fights this season, but bert has not been in one.
Flames fans don't despair, you always start the season off really shitty. The fact that you've got Bert the superstar, and not Bert the Floater, means that you will have a great season.
check out this fight last night. the flames player looks like he got his ass kicked. but when you consider that Macintyre outweighs Prust by 75 pounds, then you realize that Prust did an amazing job. The hit by Macintyre is the best hit so far this season, and Prust had to stand up for his teamate who just got boulderized by Macintyre.
-hark
He played with Iginla on the powerplay and it always looked deadly. Then he played with Conroy on the second line for much of the game. This line had a lot of pressure throughout the game, even though it did not score. Bertuzzi had good presence of mind, and was setting players up to put a lot of pressure on Edmonton.
The only complaint about Bertuzzi, would be that he is not being very physical. Every once in a while you see him line up for a big hit, but he usually lays off. Iginla has already been in 2 fights this season, but bert has not been in one.
Flames fans don't despair, you always start the season off really shitty. The fact that you've got Bert the superstar, and not Bert the Floater, means that you will have a great season.
check out this fight last night. the flames player looks like he got his ass kicked. but when you consider that Macintyre outweighs Prust by 75 pounds, then you realize that Prust did an amazing job. The hit by Macintyre is the best hit so far this season, and Prust had to stand up for his teamate who just got boulderized by Macintyre.
-hark
Friday, September 19, 2008
News From the Flames Training Camp
Keenan On Bert: 'I'm going to start with he, Langkow and Iginla and go from there and evaluate the players as we go along.'
Bertuzzi on 'Playing with Jarome': ''It's pretty flattering. He's probably one of the top-three players in the NHL right now.'
Iginla on Bert's Health: ''He looks great. Everybody knows him as a big power forward, but he's extremely skilled and really great in front of the net obviously, but a really good passer.i think it'll be exciting. I've had an opportunity to play with him before and I liked it.''
The city has mixed feelings on whether they can forgive bertuzzi or not. But Mike Keenan is a man that doesn't give a shit about his reputation, and has been characterized as 'captain hook' for his tactic of repeatedly switching his goalie. Watch for Iron Mike to do illogical moves such as giving bertuzzi more ice time, when the media is bashing big bert for the next unfolding in the Steve Moore legal saga.
Bertuzzi has the potential to fill a very core role in the team with the vacancies of Huselius and Tanguay. if Bertuzzi earns some time on the powerplay with Iggy, maybe he can find some chemistry with Iginla and work his way to the top-line on a regular basis. But if the Bertuzzi of the two-seasons-past prevails, then your left with a 2 millioni dollar floating beheameth that drags in loads of negative media attention.
But if there ever was a player that could bring about a renaissance in the superstardom of Todd Bertuzi, it certainly would be Jarome Iginla.
Bertuzzi on 'Playing with Jarome': ''It's pretty flattering. He's probably one of the top-three players in the NHL right now.'
Iginla on Bert's Health: ''He looks great. Everybody knows him as a big power forward, but he's extremely skilled and really great in front of the net obviously, but a really good passer.i think it'll be exciting. I've had an opportunity to play with him before and I liked it.''
The city has mixed feelings on whether they can forgive bertuzzi or not. But Mike Keenan is a man that doesn't give a shit about his reputation, and has been characterized as 'captain hook' for his tactic of repeatedly switching his goalie. Watch for Iron Mike to do illogical moves such as giving bertuzzi more ice time, when the media is bashing big bert for the next unfolding in the Steve Moore legal saga.
Bertuzzi has the potential to fill a very core role in the team with the vacancies of Huselius and Tanguay. if Bertuzzi earns some time on the powerplay with Iggy, maybe he can find some chemistry with Iginla and work his way to the top-line on a regular basis. But if the Bertuzzi of the two-seasons-past prevails, then your left with a 2 millioni dollar floating beheameth that drags in loads of negative media attention.
But if there ever was a player that could bring about a renaissance in the superstardom of Todd Bertuzi, it certainly would be Jarome Iginla.
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