Flameouts D-men are in bad physical shape.
Regehr is most likely out.
If Phaneuf plays, he's still hurtin'
Hawks have some speedy young talented forwards that will make life rough for rookie defense.
Calgary limped into the playoffs...blew 1st place.
Like Hawks
Regehr is most likely out.
If Phaneuf plays, he's still hurtin'
Hawks have some speedy young talented forwards that will make life rough for rookie defense.
Calgary limped into the playoffs...blew 1st place.
Like Hawks
Big-gun Bourque is back
If there was any question about Rene Bourque's importance to the Calgary Flames this season, the answer came yesterday.
As the team prepared for Game 1 of their series against the Chicago Blackhawks, Bourque skated with Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen on the top line, despite having missed nearly two months with a high-ankle sprain. Bourque is excited to face his old teammates in Chicago. The 27-year-old played three seasons with the Blackhawks, amassing 33 goals over 183 games as part of the youth movement the Original Six franchise went through.
The Flames also called six players up from the minors yesterday, while defenceman Dion Phaneuf returned from his mystery injury that sidelined him for the final two regular-season games.
Phaneuf wouldn't discuss at what percentage he feels, but declared himself fit for Game 1.
If there was any question about Rene Bourque's importance to the Calgary Flames this season, the answer came yesterday.
As the team prepared for Game 1 of their series against the Chicago Blackhawks, Bourque skated with Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen on the top line, despite having missed nearly two months with a high-ankle sprain. Bourque is excited to face his old teammates in Chicago. The 27-year-old played three seasons with the Blackhawks, amassing 33 goals over 183 games as part of the youth movement the Original Six franchise went through.
The Flames also called six players up from the minors yesterday, while defenceman Dion Phaneuf returned from his mystery injury that sidelined him for the final two regular-season games.
Phaneuf wouldn't discuss at what percentage he feels, but declared himself fit for Game 1.
Wouldn't be so sure here HawkFans
Chicago first 62 games averaged 3.4 goals per game
In their last 20 they averaged just 2.6
Chicago first 58 games allowed average of just 2.37 per game
In their last 24 they allowed average of 2.9 per game
In short, both ends of their game slid towards center after a sterling first four and a half months.
If Flames can grab this opener (and they're 19-6 when playing with 2+ Days Rest) it could really become a full length series
Chicago first 62 games averaged 3.4 goals per game
In their last 20 they averaged just 2.6
Chicago first 58 games allowed average of just 2.37 per game
In their last 24 they allowed average of 2.9 per game
In short, both ends of their game slid towards center after a sterling first four and a half months.
If Flames can grab this opener (and they're 19-6 when playing with 2+ Days Rest) it could really become a full length series
I don,t like the fact that Calgary brought up 6 minor leauge players this week. This is suggesting that their are many holes to be filled. You don,t see this type of transactions from the better teams in the NHL.
Calgary defensive corp is hurting . It uncertain if Regehr, Warriner and Sarich will play at all. If they do, how good are they gonna be , missing time.
Chi power play scoring @ 19%. Calg power play @ 17%.
Calg power play is 0-43 last ten games.
Cal penalty kill was slight better 83 % compare to 80 % for the Hawks.
The Hawks had better defensive club during the year and a slightly better offence.
Hawks also have better players with plus-minus numbers much better.
Nick Khabibullin is lifetime 25-5-2 against the Flames.
Yes , Calgary may have more experience but the Hawks are young and hungry. I like the Hawks to take out the Flames.
Calgary defensive corp is hurting . It uncertain if Regehr, Warriner and Sarich will play at all. If they do, how good are they gonna be , missing time.
Chi power play scoring @ 19%. Calg power play @ 17%.
Calg power play is 0-43 last ten games.
Cal penalty kill was slight better 83 % compare to 80 % for the Hawks.
The Hawks had better defensive club during the year and a slightly better offence.
Hawks also have better players with plus-minus numbers much better.
Nick Khabibullin is lifetime 25-5-2 against the Flames.
Yes , Calgary may have more experience but the Hawks are young and hungry. I like the Hawks to take out the Flames.
