The Calgary Flames Had A Tough Lose Against the Chicago Blackhawks

Last night's game one of the Stanley Cup playoffs was a tough one to swallow. The refs weren't that bad but in the 3 period they missed Chicago running Kipper then they messed up the game winner Ladd was going right for Kipper he wasn't going to stop. That's how people play hockey now run goalies if the Flames did that to Khabibulin they'd call it cheap and bullying. Plus that's how Ladd scores its cheap just like Holstrom then people talk about Cammalleri's punch like he was a goon looking for a fight that punch was nothing like Carcillo's that guy is a goon with no talent. Cammalleri and Havlat were at war with each other and we are talking about Havlat here it's not like he's an angel here remember he's the one who kicks people I say let those two battle as long as they don't get hurt.

I thought they would be ok with the D they have but after watching Toews I don't think that anymore that kid was on fire he was the main reason they won last night. Toews put his team on his back went after the win not letting anyone stop I'm that's the makings of a great leader not like Kane whining about a clean hit did you see him staring at the ref after the hit looked like he was going to cry. Now we just need Jarome to step up and it would be nice if Dion would to since he's going to be our next captain after Jarome retires. But don't get me wrong Dion played an ok game he has to be much better nice to see Keenan drop his ice time a little we don't net to run him to the ground.

We really need Regehr and Sarich back Eriksson is not they answer he is to slow and he has a problem taking the body on Chicago's shifty forwards they were making him look like he shouldn't be there. If Regehr and Sarich aren't ready maybe try the kids like Negrin and Pelech they were really good for us at the end of the season I say give them a chance we might be surprised especially Keenan.

Next game is on Saturday the Flames have to continue doing the things they were doing in the first period of game one. They made Chicago look sacred and weak it was great. The Flames let the Blackhawks back into the game which they have a problem doing they have to put there foot down and schwas the Blackhawks. Now they are going to play with confidence Calgary has to take that away as soon as possible.