[PGT] Kings 4 - Flames 1 - No Clinch

[Stanley]

Hopefully they learn from this and string together a couple strong games against SJ and Anaheim.

But it won't be easy. Still wish they would of clinched last night and gotten that out of the way.

[polak]

Gaudreau is getting torn apart on HF for faking a slashing injury on the wrong hand.

Pretty funny actually.

[Ozy_Flame]

Yeah I saw that too, I wonder if it's legit . . . slow mo replay does seem to indicate he was slashed on the right hand, not the left.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Joborule

The Power Play is gonna be the bane for the team in the playoffs. Gonna be a quick exit no matter who they face if they don't finally get that in order.

The fact they keep putting out the same lines and same formation with no results is pure incompetence. It's like they want it to fail.

When the Flames' special teams were struggling early in the season the coaching staff cautioned that these things are cyclical, and that every team will tend to run hot and cold all year. It is far too simple and naive to chalk their recent struggles up to "incompetence," especially with the excellent job the coaches have done overall this season.

It was a terrible game. I expect the Flames to be much better on Friday.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Yeah I saw that too, I wonder if it's legit . . . slow mo replay does seem to indicate he was slashed on the right hand, not the left.

Hard to tell, it looks like the tip of the blade connected with his left hand in some of the other gifs. Either way if the league actually called slashes - he wouldn't need to embellish the calls.

[Huntingwhale]

He's known for embellishing and the gif doesn't really show any contract with the left hand clearly. It's no wonder the refs don't believe him.

[Manhattanboy]

If the NHL doesn't do something about slashing to the hands I may stop watching hockey.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

If the NHL doesn't do something about slashing to the hands I may stop watching hockey.

Yeah. Sure you will.

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

If the NHL doesn't do something about slashing to the hands I may stop watching hockey.

I'm going to hold my breath until I turn blue.

[slybomb]

He did get slashed like 3 times on the play. Maybe one of the first 2 were on the left hand.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by slybomb

He did get slashed like 3 times on the play. Maybe one of the first 2 were on the left hand.

This, don't get suckered in by a gif on the internet created by an Oilers fan. Roll it back he is slashed on BOTH hands.

[Erick Estrada]

He looked like he was in legit pain on the bench. No reason to embellish once you're sitting on the bench as by then the penalty is either called or not called.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He looked like he was in legit pain on the bench. No reason to embellish once you're sitting on the bench as by then the penalty is either called or not called.

Exactly. And I'm not sure why we should care what idiots on HF are saying.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Joborule

The Power Play is gonna be the bane for the team in the playoffs. Gonna be a quick exit no matter who they face if they don't finally get that in order.

The fact they keep putting out the same lines and same formation with no results is pure incompetence. It's like they want it to fail.

I get the impression that the coaching staff is simply trying to let them work their way out of it on their own, and probably just telling them to shoot more and get a body in front. Personally I think they should change up the personnel on the 1st unit, but I'm not a professional hockey coach, so what do I know. But I agree, they'd better figure it out soon or it'll sink them in the playoffs.

[sa226]

I swear special teams is more of a mental battle of wills than it is systems, structure, personnel or anything else.

You could see as the game wore on and the Flames kept getting more and more frustrated at the lack of scoring, the Kings were getting more and more daring with their pressure on the PP. They were breaking up entries and intercepting passes everywhere. The kings went from collapsing the net to a full court press.

As far as the Flames' PP was concerned. Definitely the goat. Their entries are actually pretty solid, which is a far cry from the start of the season. But everyone was standing still, Gaudreau was trying to dispy doodle his way to feathering the perfect pass through 9 bodies on the ice. When the kings were collapsing the way they were, you just need to start unleashing bombs. Setup the one-timer, whatever. Just shoot the puck, and a bounce will inevitably go their way.

I'm not crazy about some of the personnel that is put out there, but I think its more of an execution problem than a personnel problem.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by R2theJ

Was at the game and here are some quick thoughts.
- got too caught-up in the Drew vs Chuckie drama - the kid answered the bell and kept playing the way he plays - Flames should have followed the lead
- powerplay was brutal - make some changes and get the puck on net
- Versteeg was awful - can't count the number of times he tried to be too cute with the puck only to give it away - this is happening far to often and the guy needs to be sat or make simple smart plays
- Chiasson's penalties hurt the team - he makes sloppy, lazy plays - time to try Lazar in his spot
- Ferland was non-existent - his physical play could have helped tip things in the Flames favour but he essentially took the night off - light a fire under this guy - he can be a force when he wants to be
- Can't win every game though, learn and move on and come out with determination on Friday vs the Sharks

Just to be clear. The Flames got too caught up in the physical battle yet that damn Ferland didn't get caught up in it enough. Which one is it? This isn't the first time that I have read this about this game. Make up your mind.

[polak]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Exactly. And I'm not sure why we should care what idiots on HF are saying.

What I can't handle on there is how defensive everyone is. I guess it's the same here we just see less of it since we're mostly Flames fans.

You can be a fan of a team and player without defending everything they do.

Looked pretty embarrassing from the gif but who cares. We all know Gaudreau is whiny and embellishes.

As long as he keeps racking up points he can do whatever he wants imo.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by polak

We all know Gaudreau is whiny and embellishes.

Steady on slim.

[sa226]

I think Ferland has a bit of the Glencross syndrome. He has issues playing the type of game that makes him successful when on a scoring line.

Someone said it last night. He looked too passive. He doesn't have to trow 100 thunderous bodychecks a game, but he needs to play with more of a purpose. The guy has a toolbox that other players would envy, but he has to learn to use it consistently.

For these reasons I'm a little frustrated with regular season Ferland, but not at all worried about playoff Ferland. If he can't figure out that Playoff time is the time to lay it all on the line, then he will forever be that middling player.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by polak

What I can't handle on there is how defensive everyone is. I guess it's the same here we just see less of it since we're mostly Flames fans.

You can be a fan of a team and player without defending everything they do.

Looked pretty embarrassing from the gif but who cares. We all know Gaudreau is whiny and embellishes.

As long as he keeps racking up points he can do whatever he wants imo.

No I don't think that we do.