Oilers Flames Shootout

Last night the Oilers and Flames tested new froaen waters in the NHL. After 60 minutes of play, the game was ties, and we got our first look at the new NHL shootout rule. Personaly, I think the Oilers just let the Flames tie them so they could see how it would work, as we all know that in a real game, the Flames are hardly qualified to sharpen the Oilers skates.

With Jarome Iginla, Tony Amonte, Daymond Langkow, Roman Hamrlik and Jordan Leopold left in Cowtown, the Calgary power play stiffed, going 0-for-10. Morrison, pushing for a job behind Ty Conklin, had something to do with that, making 24 saves.

Was there ever any doubt? But the fans rose to their feet for the big finale, the shootout.
Ryan Smyth, the pride of Edmonton rolled in while Brent Krahn was no doubt shaking in his boots, hey, maybe boots woulda helped, and pounded one into the webbing, giving Edmonton the win. No doubt the first of many, many more. At least the NHL is nice enough to let the Flames play with the big boys.......

Smyth Signed

With the recent signing of Ryan Smith the Oilers are all set. We came in around 7 million under the cap, and close to a million under the projected budget. It's gonna be a helluva season and I for one am looking forward to seeing Chris Pronger perform. Chances are looking good this year. Our first match is this weekend against Calgary, it's nice to have an easy game to start the season, unless of course Calgary sends it's midget "A" boys team in place of the Flames, then they might have some game. I'm gonna go out on a limb and say 4-1 for the Oilers, with Smitty getting 2 and Pronger getting 1, not sure who will get the fourth. Calgarys goal will be scored by the Zamboni going on the ice too early, but the refs will allow it as it would be the fastest player they have.........

And Yet Another New Member

Aaron has joined our blogroll, bringing with him a couple new sites. The first being Grandinite, a poitical blog, that I have visited on occasion, and also he has another called Alberta Flyfishing, which Tim and I are sure to read, welcome to the club Aaron....