Happy Monday Calgary Flames fans! It’s official, the regular season is done and now it’s time for playoffs. Let’s check out some news about that.
After last night, the official schedule is set for round one of the playoffs. The Calgary Flames will be playing the Anaheim Ducks to start their 2017 post-season (*incessant screaming*). Lots of people are excited for this matchup. It’s probably one of the most exciting matchups of the first round. I mean, mainly because these two teams aren’t exactly… fond of each other.
And with this meeting, Flames general manager Brad Treliving is also excited.
Via Calgaryflames.com:
"“I don’t really look at it as why we’re better equipped to play Anaheim now,” countered Treliving, “but I do think we’re deeper.“The way we play is a little different. The personnel is a little different. I just think we’re better prepared.“Now you can think that, talk that, expect that, but you’ve still got to go out and do that.“That’s what it is now. We know it’s going to be really, really hard. No matter who you play.”“The great thing about playoffs is that this is time you make your legacy. There is no greater compliment you can pay anyone in this sport, in any sport, than to say: ‘He’s a playoff-type player.’“You earn your living through 82 games, you earn your legacy in the playoffs.“I know our guys are anxious for the challenge.”"
Calgary Flames
Some of our stuff surrounding Anaheim and the Honda Center curse
Flames will play the Ducks in the first round.
"The final matchups are set! The Calgary Flames will be facing the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2016-2017 post-season. Start biting your nails, everyone."
The decade long curse of the Honda Center.
Potential Playoff Scenario: Facing the Ducks.
The last time the Flames won in Anaheim.
"The Calgary Flames haven’t won a game at the Honda Center since January 19th, 2004. What was happening the last time they won in Anaheim?"
Some links surrounding the Flames to get you through your day
Francis: Playoff position looks beak… er, bleak for Flames (Calgary Herald).
Treliving, Flames eager to face Anaheim (Calgary Flames).
Ducks vs Flames playoff preview (NHL.com).
2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Ducks vs. Flames (Sportsnet).
Some other links surrounding hockey and the NHL
Flames will win Stanley Cup behind Johnny Gaudreau (NHL.com).
Baggie Buzz: Jarome Iginla not ready to retire (NHL.com).
Dave Tallon named Florida Panthers general manager (NHL.com).
NHL playoffs: How the Canadian teams stack up in Round 1 (CBC Sports).
Next: Flames future goaltending looks promising
That’s all in this edition of Flames Daily! Thanks for tuning in!