Calgary Flames - Page 19

Ayreonaut · #**361** Posted **Oct 2, 2009, 2:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I'm voting that we switch to the retro jerseys as our standard jersey. They looked AWESOME last night.

I thought about that too. Maybe next season, I mean, aren't the Oilers' retros their standard home jerseys now? We should definitely wear them more than 5 times this year, I'd say at least 15-20 would be better.

Witty Nickname · #**362** Posted **Oct 2, 2009, 3:00 PM**

Moss kept reminding me of Joe Nieuwendyk.

Loob is tiny when compared to Iginla, It certainly didn't remind me of Loob.

Loob is only a couple inches taller than Theo...
Probably 175 lbs soaking wet in all his gear.

Stang · #**363** Posted **Oct 2, 2009, 4:37 PM**

Seeing those retro jerseys brought back some memories. I was looking forward to seeing them again, and they looked even better than I had hoped.

I think that it was the right mix of brighter rinks (than back in the day), better TV coverage, and a little bit of nostalgia.

I was never a big fan of the black trend in hockey, and having red shorts, gloves, and helmets was really great. Bring 'em back full-time as far as I'm concerned.

Innersoul1 · #**364** Posted **Oct 2, 2009, 5:40 PM**

God the Flames looked hot last night in the retro kits! I love that Calgary (Saddledome) has the best lighting in the league! Those kits just popped against ice. I mean WOW! Compared to the lighting at ACC it is just amazing.

Quite a game too. Great first period and then we let up a bit. It was a lousy thirs but kipper bailed us out for sure.

Distill3d · #**365** Posted **Oct 2, 2009, 6:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigtime

I'm voting that we switch to the retro jerseys as our standard jersey. They looked AWESOME last night.

Seconded!

Lets bring back the white ones too and wear them on the road! Use the current home jersey as the alternate.

jeffwhit · #**366** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 12:19 AM**

Thirded. (??)

Those retros have so much more personality than the current look with the black pants. Frankly I miss having yellow as part of our standard colours.

Riise · #**367** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 10:40 AM**

I'm voting against the motion. Guys, were we not talking about historicism just a few short days ago? I think it is okay to bring back retro jerseys for a few games during anniversary seasons, but the only way I'd be okay with bringing back retro jerseys permanently is if they were modernized and given an updated look ala the Capitals. We want our architecture to move forward so why not our jersey designs?

Ayreonaut · #**368** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 2:20 PM**

This is true, we've only seen them for one game since the early 90s, so of course we're going to love them. The novelty could wear off if they made the switch permanent.

jeffwhit · #**369** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 10:37 PM**

I fail to see a direct anagolous relationship between architecture and sports uniforms. The retro jersies look better than the new jersies, novelty or no novelty.

If we're going to go with analogy though, black in the uniforms is like the slanty walls of Gibbs Gage projects. It seemed like a cool idea at first, but enough already.

Innersoul1 · #**370** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 10:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riise

I'm voting against the motion. Guys, were we not talking about historicism just a few short days ago? I think it is okay to bring back retro jerseys for a few games during anniversary seasons, but the only way I'd be okay with bringing back retro jerseys permanently is if they were modernized and given an updated look ala the Capitals. We want our architecture to move forward so why not our jersey designs?

I am with you good sir. I like the idea of the retro kits as a novelty for the fans. The deeper red of the modern unis are wonderful. It's a good balance, however, i would like to see them for more games!

Ayreonaut · #**371** Posted **Oct 3, 2009, 11:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Riise

the only way I'd be okay with bringing back retro jerseys permanently is if they were modernized and given an updated look ala the Capitals.

Watching the Caps right now, best move that team ever made (I guess, after drafting Ovechkin). Damn do those jerseys look good on the ice.

freeweed · #**372** Posted **Oct 10, 2009, 10:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riise

I'm voting against the motion. Guys, were we not talking about historicism just a few short days ago? I think it is okay to bring back retro jerseys for a few games during anniversary seasons, but the only way I'd be okay with bringing back retro jerseys permanently is if they were modernized and given an updated look ala the Capitals. We want our architecture to move forward so why not our jersey designs?

Agreed 100-fold. Everyone here is just looking at this through nostalgia glasses.

Trust me, as someone who didn't grow up a Flames fan, those jerseys look tired, dated, and insanely 80s. Yes, the team won the cup in them, and most of the "big" Flames wore them, but they're just plain old. When I see them I expect to see half the team helmetless. The Oilers retro jerseys are also silly looking and an appeal to the glory days, not an actual attempt to look good.

Personally I find the Flames current colours to be one of the best in hockey history. Certainly one of the best in the league right now, and they beat the pants off just about any of the ugly — from the 70s and 80s. Walk through Pro Hockey Life and check out the retro jerseys to be reminded just how fugly things were.

But, opinions are like —...

PS: there's an actual Ranger fan? I mean, not just a "former Oilers from the 80s cup wins" fan? Seriously? 69 years of futility wasn't enough to turn people away?

frinkprof · #**373** Posted **Oct 10, 2009, 11:37 PM**

Nevermind.

Calalb · #**374** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 12:54 AM**

5-1 Flames- after the 1st period!! The Chicago arena is in shock .

Wooster · #**375** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 1:05 AM**

5 goals on 10 shots. wow.

Jokinen almost made it 6-1 on a breakaway with 15 seconds left in the period too. Bury that!

Liking Sjostrom on the top line too.

Wooster · #**376** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 1:40 AM**

5-4. Same old flames. Only with this team would a 5-0 lead be unsafe.

Vascilli · #**377** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 1:47 AM**

That's pretty sad.

Ayreonaut · #**378** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 2:52 AM**

frinkprof · #**379** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 2:53 AM**

Nevermind.

Ayreonaut · #**380** Posted **Oct 13, 2009, 2:55 AM**

Two words: Bag skate.

Only problem is they play again tomorrow, so maybe wait on that until after Columbus.