[PGT] Flames lose in OT but I don't even care

[Dion]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Gotta say though, despite the knucklepuck, Elliott really impressed me tonight

I'm beginning to think he might be our best choice as a backup. Part in due to the fact i've lost all faith in Johnson.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Dion

The Kings have suffered from inconsistent goaltending and I expect that to continue. Had Quick not been injured I have no doubt they'd be higher in the standings.

Their goal tending has been better than ours...don't feel sorry for them at all

[taxbuster]

I became a first-time grandpa tonight to a little girl, so that's really all that mattered!

Watched the game on silent all night - didn't have to listen to Randorf and Debrusk waxing poetic about the beauty of the 'Nucks at all.

[flameester]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I agree he had one or two turnovers but the guy was setting people up left and right...Brodie in the slot with the puck, just skate behind the net

Were you watching the play? Miller came out to cut down the angle and gave Brodie nothing to shoot at so Brodie tried to go wide and Miller got a stick on Brodie so he couldn't shoot.

If you are going to criticize know your facts

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Their goal tending has been better than ours...don't feel sorry for them at all

Yup, Budaj has been fine overall

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

I became a first-time grandpa tonight to a little girl, so that's really all that mattered!

Watched the game on silent all night - didn't have to listen to Randorf and Debrusk waxing poetic about the beauty of the 'Nucks at all.

Congrats Gramps!!

[Dion]

Originally Posted by memphusk

Elliot had been ####ty all year, and he was at it to start this game. Those goals happen, but they're still inexcusable. Chasing a playoff spot and that's how you start. Jonas Elliott. I feel like I'm dreading the first shot again just like all of last season.

Elliott has been the better goaltender of late. I liked his composure after that freakish goal. He battled hard and gave us a chance to tie the game late.

That knuckle ball type goal could have happened to any goaltender.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by flameester

Were you watching the play? Miller came out to cut down the angle and gave Brodie nothing to shoot at so Brodie tried to go wide and Miller got a stick on Brodie so he couldn't shoot.

If you are going to criticize know your facts

put the ####ing puck through him...he went wide alright he went behind the net. that is a bang-bang play shoot the puck!

[Dion]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Their goal tending has been better than ours...don't feel sorry for them at all

But not the level of goaltending they are used too. Budji is no Quick.

[H2SO4(aq)]

Wtf was frolik doing in overtime? If gully puts JOHNNY out there instead we probably win. His entire shift was horrendous.

[Bingo]

Game Takes:
http://www.calgarypuck.com/2017/02/g...2-flames-1-ot/

[dino7c]

Elliott has been good he just needs to be more focused...should have had his body in front of that one. Especially early in a game when you haven't had a shot

cost them a point, almost two

Say what you want about Vancouver they get a lead, tighten up, and rely on Miller

[blender]

Originally Posted by dino7c

put the ####ing puck through him...he went wide alright he went behind the net. that is a bang-bang play shoot the puck!

Have to agree that generally speaking it seems as if the Flames are holding onto the puck too long. Monahan is the only player that instinctively rips it--he had some very close chances tonight.

Bartkowski looked pretty good I thought. Pretty active and rang one off the post, too.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by flameester

Were you watching the play? Miller came out to cut down the angle and gave Brodie nothing to shoot at so Brodie tried to go wide and Miller got a stick on Brodie so he couldn't shoot.

If you are going to criticize know your facts

What Brodie did often happens when you're being stoned by a goaltender. Instead of putting the shot on net where you often rebounds and second attempts he tried to make the perfect setup.

[chockfullofgoodness]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

I became a first-time grandpa tonight to a little girl, so that's really all that mattered!

Watched the game on silent all night - didn't have to listen to Randorf and Debrusk waxing poetic about the beauty of the 'Nucks at all.

Congrats, brother!!

[zamler]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Gaudreau has struggled but I think it has to do, not only his own struggles, but he's a transition/rush player. That element is dead on this team. That is also why brodies and Giordano's numbers have fallen off a cliff.

This post deserves more attention it looks like the system is stifling Johnny. I find it very hard to believe his play has fallen off so badly all his own doing.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by taxbuster

I became a first-time grandpa tonight to a little girl, so that's really all that mattered!

Welcome to the club.

[JohnnyB]

Wonder if Miller will be available come off season.

[bigrangy]

Originally Posted by Dion

But not the level of goaltending they are used too. Budaj is no Quick.

Budaj .916 sv%

Quick (last 3 years): .918, .918, .915 sv%

no difference

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by Dion

But not the level of goaltending they are used too. Budji is no Quick.

His save percentage and GAA is almost identical to Quick's numbers the last two seasons.

Darryl Sutter can make any goalie look elite.