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Post by Patrik Sjöberg on Jun 7, 2004 23:12:55 GMT -5
Bad luck about the Flames Lee. Will they able to keep the whole team together or will they lose them to other teams?
If the Flames and Gaudio won within each other, this board would have been in fine form. I am just disappointed that a Canadian team couldn't win the Stanley Cup.
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Post by Vera on Jun 7, 2004 23:14:12 GMT -5
I didn't want to say anything before, but every time I saw your Iggy avatar, I thought to myself: OMG, Iggy touched that thing (trophy) . Hockey fans are forever cursed with a very superstitious mind, you know. Anyway, ya, it's nice to see Dave finally got one, he was about to retire like a couple of years ago. The best thing is, he won it with TB. I mean, for players like the Dominator or Bourque who had to go to a sure thing like the Wings or Avs to finally got one. To win it in Florida of all place is just very sweet. But I'm just thinking, how they put that team together, signing St. Louis from free agency, Fedodenko and Richards are no household names, and then Vinny who's supposed to be the new Gretzky who ended up struggling for awhile to deal with the expectation. To see it all comes to a full circle is just incredible. But anyway, I hope you don't mind me feeling excited for them. The Flames will keep this momentum, I'm sure. They get their heads and hearts at the right place and the greatness will keep coming. And one thing for sure, I think after this playoffs, Iggy will be a Flame for as long as he plays, no matter how expensive he gets. The Flames just can't afford to let him go.
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Post by Lee on Jun 7, 2004 23:23:17 GMT -5
I think Flames can still hold the team together at least for a few years. Most of the players are like 'nobody'. Other than Iggy, there are no 'star' players. Kiprusoff, is the only player that's a 'must keep', IMO.
But I doubt they can repeat the great run like this year.
note: Iggy is already the untouchable
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Post by Vera on Jun 7, 2004 23:28:53 GMT -5
I don't mean they'll go to the final next year, that's too early to call. But considering that this is the first year they are back to the playoffs. They just interviewed Conroy, and he said they don't want to be the Ducks or the Canes, aka the Cinderalla team, and I don't think they are. I think he'll be able to back up the result next year and be back in the playoffs. Of course, I know that once you were in the final, merely getting into the playoffs will never be enough.
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Post by Lee on Jun 7, 2004 23:31:46 GMT -5
I really can't bring myself to set a high expectation. Remember what happened after Flames won the Cup in 1989? The team never passed the 1st round of playoff or totally missed the playing until this year.
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Post by Vera on Jun 7, 2004 23:32:36 GMT -5
note: Iggy is already the untouchable Well, you never know. Rumors of trade were there the whole time, they never stop talking about the possibility that Iggy's going to some other Eastern teams, and Philly's be named in several occasion, that's one rumor which been on the CBC rumor mill the whole regular season, at least.
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Post by Lee on Jun 7, 2004 23:38:46 GMT -5
I doubt anyone will dare to bring up trading Iggy now. He's the heart and soul of the team.
There are lots of talk when Gelinas said Iggy is the best captain he ever have since Messier was once his captain in Edmonton.
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Post by Vera on Jun 7, 2004 23:40:00 GMT -5
I really can't bring myself to set a high expectation. Remember what happened after Flames won the Cup in 1989? The team never passed the 1st round of playoff or totally missed the playing until this year. Emmm, okay. I'm just trying to say something positive. I know it's impossible to be positive at the moment. Like I'm so sure that my team will turn back into the dog team that we were 3 years ago. Maybe just think that Flames has at least won one, something that the Nucks can only dream.
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Post by Lee on Jun 7, 2004 23:43:01 GMT -5
Thanks for trying to be positive, Vera I will be more positive when the new season starts, I guess. Since I can be positive about the Yotes, there's no way that I cannot be positive about Flames Let's say I believe both Yotes and Flames will make the playoff next year and I will be pulling my hair when they will meet in the 1st round of playoff yes GWH, Yotes are not the Jets (which I disliked) but I really grow towards the team. Gretzkey is doing something right and Shane Doan is just adorable and solid.
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Post by RogiFan on Jun 8, 2004 8:38:32 GMT -5
Lee, Vera and other hockey fanatics... I was wondering if Tampa continued their play fr Calgary into Tampa, then Flames had no chance... I checked the score late and it was 2-0 for Lightning... I thought... unless a miracle happens, the Flames are toast... I was right... sorry!! Seems absurd that a Florida team wins the Stanley Cup somehow... at least Calgary didn't lose at home... there w be chaos!
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Post by Lee on Jun 9, 2004 0:20:48 GMT -5
Today, I finally bring myself to read reports about the 7th game. And reading this, starts the tears in my eyes.
Calgary went about their business just like their leader and head coach Darryl Sutter taught them and laid it all on the line in the final game of the NHL season. From the opening faceoff until the final buzzer, captain Jarome Iginla and his teammates pushed until they couldn't push anymore.
"We never gave up," a teary-eyed Iginla said. "It was a tight game. We all put everything on the line. We never quit. Today it doesn't feel good at all. I mean every guy waited all year to get to the Playoffs and then this run. You can't describe this. This hurts more than missing any other year or anything like that. All the games and how close it is to the dream. We believe that could've been us holding the Stanley Cup and I pray we'll get another chance."
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Post by Lee on Jun 9, 2004 0:29:45 GMT -5
This is really great and I believe there will be thousands of people there.
Fan appreciation rally
Mayor Dave Bronconnier released additional details about the community rally planned to honour the Calgary Flames for their incredible run for the Stanley Cup.
The rally will take place on Olympic Plaza Wednesday, June 9. Warm-up entertainment will begin at 12:15 p.m. with the full rally getting underway at 12:30 p.m. and lasting for approximately 45 minutes.
Mayor Bronconnier and members of Council will welcome representatives from the Calgary Flames, including players, coaching staff and front office personnel, for a special presentation. In addition, Calgarians will be invited to sign a special appreciation banner to be presented to the Calgary Flames.
"The players poured their hearts and souls into these playoffs and Calgarians want to show our appreciation for the excitement they delivered through each of the series," said Bronconnier.
"We're pleased that the Flames could take time from their busy post-season wrap-up to be with Calgarians at this rally."
"The continuing outpouring of positive emotion towards this team is amazing and much appreciated. They are extraordinary men," said Flames president and CEO Ken King.
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Post by Lee on Jun 9, 2004 17:40:36 GMT -5
Flames fever still burnin' Sarah Chapman Calgary Herald Wednesday, June 09, 2004 Continued support for the Flames resulted in another sea of red on Wednesday, this one scattered with business suits. A lunch time rally at Olympic Plaza brought out over 20,000 resilient fans, many of whom played hooky from school or work to attend. Fans screamed with delight when Don Cherry took the stage briefly and screamed louder when radio station Vibe 98.5 played their "official Flames anthem." When the much anticipated part of the event arrived, fans welcomed the Calgary Flames players to the stage with applause and loud chants of "Go Flames Go." Many fans experiencing difficulty seeing the stage scaled trees and positioned themselves on the roof of the Performing Arts Centre to get a better look. A banner with signatures and messages for the Flames was completely full of good wishes. A favourite with the young ladies, goalie Miikka Kiprusoff's name was plastered on t-shirts, posters and home-made signs. Nicole Madden wore a t-shirt that read, "I love Kipper," while another female fan held a sign that said, "Kipper will you marry me?" www.canada.com/calgary/calgaryherald/news/story.html?id=8beeee62-55e4-4a28-97a4-f17e35eea325
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Post by Vera on Jun 10, 2004 20:28:37 GMT -5
Time to hand out the awards: Art Ross: Martin St. Louis (most pts for season, 94) Hart (MVP by journalists): Martin St. Louis Pearson (MVP by players): Martin St. Louis Norris: Scott Niedermayer Vezina: Martin Brodeur * yawn * Calder: Andrew Raycroft Selke: Kris Draper Lady Byng: Brad Richards Masteron: Bryan Berard Jack Adams: John Tortorella Rocket Richard: Jarome Iginla, llya Kovalchuk, Rick Nash (tie at 41 goals) Jennings: Martin Brodeur (164 goals against) MBNA ROGER CROZIER SAVING GRACE AWARD: Dwayne Roloson (.933 save %) BUD LIGHT PLUS-MINUS AWARD (ugly name for an award, nice names for winners ;D) : Martin St. Louis - Tampa Bay and Marek Malik - Vancouver (+35) Little one looks satisfied.
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Post by Vera on Jun 10, 2004 20:34:29 GMT -5
First All-Star Team:
C: Joe Sakic F: Markus Naslund, Martin St. Louis D: Zdeno Chara, Scott Niedermayer G: Martin Brodeur
Sakic heads NHL's all-star teams Canadian Press 6/10/2004
TORONTO (CP) - Joe Sakic centres Markus Naslund and Martin St. Louis up front, Zdeno Chara and Scott Niedermayer are on defence, and Martin Brodeur is in goal on the NHL's first all-star team.
Sakic is the centre on the first team for the third time in four years. He led the Colorado Avalanche with 87 points (33-54) and was third in the NHL scoring race, carrying the offensive load while his team set a franchise record for man-games lost to injury. Sakic's production helped the Avs post their third 100-point season in the last four years.
Naslund, the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, is the first team left-winger for the third straight year. He was fourth in the scoring race with 84 points (35-49) and was a plus 24.
St. Louis won the Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion, earning his first selection to the first all-star team. The Tampa Bay Lightning right-winger amassed 94 points (38-56) and tied for the lead in plus-minus with a plus 35.
Chara and Niedermayer also are on the first team for the first time in their careers.
The six-foot-nine Chara had a career-high 41 points (16-25) with the Ottawa Senators last season, ranked third in plus-minus with plus-33, and played an average of 24.36 a game.
Niedermayer tied for second among defencemen in scoring with 54 points (14-40). He served as captain of the New Jersey Devils from Jan. 9 in the absence of Scott Stevens and led the club in average ice time, 25:53.
Brodeur was voted first-team goalie for the second year in a row. He appeared in 75 games, led all goalies in victories (38) and shutouts (11), ranked fourth in goals-against average (2.03) and won his fourth William Jennings Trophy as the goalie on the club allowing the fewest goals in the regular season. Brodeur also set a league record with his ninth consecutive 30-victory season.
Roberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers was named goalie on the second all-star team, with Bryan McCabe of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chris Pronger of the St. Louis Blues on defence, and Mats Sundin of the Maple Leafs, Jarome Iginla of the Calgary Flames and Ilya Kovalchuk of the Atlanta Thrashers up front.
Andrew Raycroft of the Boston Bruins was named goalie on the all-rookie team, with John-Michael Liles of the Colorado Avalanche and Joni Pitkanen of the Philadelphia Flyers on defence, and Trent Hunter of the New York Islanders, Ryan Malone of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Michael Ryder of the Montreal Canadiens up front.
The selections were announced during the league's annual awards banquet Thursday night.
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