We're Back! Some minor musings...

Well it has been just under a year since I shut this down. I'm feeling that itch again and have been thinking Flames Hockey quite a bit lately.

To catch up, my first thoughts will be on the Todd Bertuzzi signing. Now while it's impossible to justify his actions in 2004. It is now 2008, I wish Steve Moore all the best in claiming damages but the personal hate of Todd Bertuzzi needs to subside.. I have argued countless times with Canucks fans about Bertuzzi, but that was many years ago. He was an easy target to boo because of what he did, and because he was arguably the best power forward in the NHL at that time, playing for what is in my opinion The Flames biggest rival.. The Vancouver Canucks. Since then Todd has gone through alot, all justified but to say he hasn't suffered either is nonsense, I really can't imagine the guilt one must have making such a mistake like that and for him to return to the single place that boo's him the most shows how strong he is, and I will applaud him this next season.

In terms of it being a hockey move, I was extremely uncomfortable before the signing and now, all of that is GONZO. He is a winger and fills that gaping hole. While it may have been at times exciting these past few years watching more goals being scored, it was clear as day that this team had no identity at all, and all of that was changed with the moves we've seen this summer. Todd Bertuzzi going to the net, Mike Cammalleri's speed and shot, Curtis Glencross and Rene Bourque's forechecking, I love it. Enough of the feather soft guys.. I love the direction The Flames will be taking into 2008/2009.. which incidently is the 20 year anniversary of our One and Only Stanley Cup. That may be some good luck for us :)

Some random thoughts... With Both Nolan and Yelle gone, that opens up the #11, When Daymond Langkow became a Flame he was forced to take #22 and when Conroy returned he had to take the #24.

What I can see happening is Langkow taking the #11, and Conroy back to his old and familiar #22.

I'm meaning to get Langkow on one of my jerseys so I'll wait on that..

I'd also expect Bert to get his #44 with Rhett Warrener taking a hike..

See you guys around! GO FLAMES GO!