24 hours ago was a much more exciting time for Calgary Flames fans. Let’s check out some news surrounding the team over the last day.
A day ago, Calgary Flames fans everywhere were excited. The team had Jaromir Jagr, the season was starting, hockey was finally back. But after that somewhat embarrassing loss last night to the Edmonton Oilers, moods are definitely down.
For more of a post-game recap, we put this out last night that can be found here.
But something that shined above the 3-0 shutout season-opening loss was goaltender Mike Smith. He was probably the player that fans were most worried about. But he was easily the best player on the ice last night. He stopped 42 of 44 shots against the Oilers.
Giordano on Smith: “He was unbelievable. He kept us in the game and made some huge saves all night."
— Kristen Anderson (@KdotAnderson) October 5, 2017
(cont'd)....If we get that kind of goaltending all year, we’re going to be in a good spot.”
— Kristen Anderson (@KdotAnderson) October 5, 2017
But, something that Calgary Flames fans can be looking forward to is Jaromir Jagr. After arriving in Calgary yesterday, he missed the season-opener. He also said that he won’t play a game until he feels like he’s practiced enough with the team and feels ready.
And today, he practiced for the first time with a flaming C on his chest.
Ladies and gentlemen, #Flames forward @68Jagr! #CofRed pic.twitter.com/yQGZJsg0tW
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) October 5, 2017
#GottaSeeIt: @68Jagr takes the ice at the Saddledome for the first time as a member of the @NHLFlames. pic.twitter.com/azg9XsbBX9
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 5, 2017
Time to go to school. @68Jagr the teacher, @SBennett93 the student. Highest pick in #Flames history can learn a lot from #NHL legend. pic.twitter.com/MzxI8EJdAi
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) October 5, 2017
Let’s hope he plays in the home-opener on Saturday.
Via Calgary Herald:
"“He’s got a presence, no question,” smiled Treliving, mere hours after the Jagr deal was officially announced and he was introduced to the Calgary media wearing a No. 68 jersey that is already selling by the thousands.“One of the things you dig into is, ‘how do you manage that?’ It can’t be a distraction or something that takes away from the group. I can tell you he doesn’t bring it on himself. When you’ve got his resume people are going to follow him.“We can’t be deferring to one guy or be in awe. No question, the first time he walks into the room there’s going to be a little bit of that, but it can’t carry over into when we play.“At the end of the day, he wants the players to be players.“This is a move to try to make us be better. Big body. Elite mind. We think he can make us a better team.”"
Flames Tweet of the day
#Flames #CofRed pic.twitter.com/aANREjLVSC
— Tomas (@Tomas_TDE) October 5, 2017
Some links surrounding the Flames
McDavid’s hat trick puts out Flames on opening night (CBC Sports).
Breaking down the deal for Jaromir Jagr (Calgary Herald).
Smith solid, but McDavid leads Oilers past Flames with hat trick in opener (Calgary Herald).
Some links surrounding hockey and the NHL
Watching hockey could affect fans with cardiovascular disease (Sportsnet).
Just a small group of visor-less players remaining in NHL (Sportsnet).
Four things we learned in the NHL: Blues spoil Penguins’ party (Sportsnet).
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That’s all in today’s Flames Daily. I’m still crying, thanks.