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@IcyVert Make sure to try the beer on tap. No one knows why but it’s gets you drunk incredibly fast. There’s a bunch of theories ranging from low co2 to line build up.

I'm headed to my first NHL game in Calgary. So naturally, I looked up the Saddledome's reputation then fell down a rabbit hole of the most divisive stadiums... Here's what I found. 🧵

"It clearly shows that the people in charge of doling out the punishments do not care about player safety." #SDP #TimeToHunt #Flames Presented by @ToyotaCanada

The boys were BAFFLED that AJ Greer only received a 3 game suspension.

This hit on Connor Zary is the most dangerous play in hockey & it’s completely avoidable. It’s also unacceptable by AJ Greer. It’s not a hockey play, it an intent to injure with the consequences being a broken neck & paralysis. I was injured just like this. No more.

@Stevestuyny @MrWhite1079 @PatMcAfeeShow I disagree, the NHL is a private business, the Olympics is an international non profit The HOF is supposed to tell the story of a sport. As much as it pains me to say (I’m Canadian) this moment is part of that sports history Crosby’s 2010 goal is in there, it’s the way she goes

@MrWhite1079 @PatMcAfeeShow When a milestone moment happens in the NHL, players are allowed to keep pucks for themselves. The Hockey Hall of Fame will frequently request an item for its collection, but it's not guaranteed. The IHF doesn't and they dont have to, but they should. It's the right thing.

Let’s get Jack Hughes his puck back

@Ox4445 @1979Kappa @EVplusBRO @TOSportsAdam I mean you can just google it lol Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Jack and Quinn Hughes, Thompson and Sanderson all grew up playing in Canada lol

@stang_mackay @1979Kappa @EVplusBRO @TOSportsAdam No lmao

Americans were talking about “we beat you at your own sport” when they just lost to a bunch of Italians in baseball 😭😭😭✌️

@Ox4445 @1979Kappa @EVplusBRO @TOSportsAdam Like has the US team grew up in Canada lol

@1979Kappa @EVplusBRO @TOSportsAdam Nah this is completely different they literally have 2 players they were born in Italy the rest are all American MLB or minor league players.

@miketgould Wolf almost did it

It's been 25 years since the Flames last drafted a player in the seventh round who scored a single goal for them. (It was David Moss, by the way). Ryan Strome, acquired yesterday for a 2027 7th, just did.

@Clarkian1900 I’m not saying he’s not a good prospect but the conference he plays in and his play style definitely drop him well below Potter as a prospect. Check out this scouts analysis. reddit.com/r/hockey/comme…

@stang_mackay Potter's injury has been a setback for him. Still, he had 26 points in 24 games this season (1.08 PPG) in a tough conference before his season-ending injury. Hard to argue with Wyttenbach's 57 points in 36 games this season (1.58 PPG), which leads the NCAA.

My updated top-20 Flames prospect rankings: 1. Parekh 2. Gridin 3. Reschny 4. Wyttenbach 5. Potter 6. Castagna 7. Mews 8. Sergeev 9. Brzustewicz 10. Stromgren 11. Wiebe 12. Curran 13. Zarubin 14. Suniev 15. Basha 16. Hoskin 17. Kerins 18. Morin 19. Misa 20. Laing

@BlastyProspects Makes a ton of sense when you hear Conny talk about it

Thoughts: 1. Sad to see Battaglia go, not because the trade is bad but because I had high hopes for him after his D+1, but the reality is, he has shown massive regression this year in the OHL. 2. This is one of the more random trades I’ve seen as a Flames fan. #Flames

@MatchsticksCGY I mean I think it will be pretty easy to get a 2nd or 3rd for strome by next years deadline but now we gotta roster the guy for a full year, weird

I do not understand helping out your division rival who's entering a playoff window by taking $5M off their books while giving them a late pick. This is so weird.

@FlamesNation Wtf

The Calgary #Flames have acquired Ryan Strome for a 7th round pick nin 2027

@MatchsticksCGY I thought there was a chance something happened in the hour following the game but I guess not. Pretty certain nothings happening tonight

So... should we go to bed or nah? There's no way some of these old ass GMs are still up making trades.

@Tawdge @evil_Jdubs Tanking does make sense when you look at the way the odds are set up, we currently have a 65.6% chance of selecting outside of the top 4.

@evil_Jdubs Take the Flames off there. We don’t choose for them to tank. We choose for them to win and improve each and every game. Tanking doesn’t control your fate. Luck, quality drafting, and a little being honest does. 👍

So as it stands we’re cheering for an end of season tank from the following teams: #VegasBorn #NYR  #TusksUp  #GoSensGo  #Flames Did I miss anything?

@MatchsticksCGY Cap space I assume

@WillButala @RingOfFireCGY @Beaviwi89 Agree Matthew Phillips averaged similar numbers in his D+2 season. Obviously Tij is a better prospect but he’s still a prospect.

@RingOfFireCGY @Beaviwi89 Okay now hold on lol I want Tij as much as the next guy, but idk about Coleman AND Weegar AND more for Tij. Weegar for Tij straight up is probably an overpay but one I'd be willing to stomach because its Tij. But 2 solid NHLers for a prospect like Tij is a little crazy.

The Calgary #Flames would have to give up a couple more valuable pieces alongside MacKenzie Weegar to bring back Tij Iginla from Utah. Maybe another good NHL player and a prospect/high draft pick. Would you be willing to do that if you're Craig Conroy?

@ChiniAlex43877 @Crazymoments01 It’s AI

@Crazymoments01 This broke my heart "the cub is safe now🥺♥️♥️💔"

A mother’s love doesn’t fade… even in her last breath. 😢

@GirlOshawa @BenSteiner00 That bruisers line was unreal, takeout Horvat

@BenSteiner00 Crosby on one leg is better than Bennett

Canada has yet to decide on Crosby's status. "We will see. I watched him skate today and we will meet tonight," Jon Cooper said. "It is too important. We do not want to have someone in there who is an inspiration when we could have a player who is capable of helping."

@dowderadorer @sammisilber @TheHockeyNews Binnington lives for these moments, gotta give him the nod first after four nations

@sammisilber @TheHockeyNews opinions on binnington being started over the two arguably better-performing goalies? also how are ya!! how's kuzy?

Opening up Silbsy's Mailbag for @TheHockeyNews! Send me your Caps, Olympic, hockey, life questions and I'll answer in a new column. Fire away 📬