[TheScorpion]

Just got back from the Saddledome.

I... really don't know what to say. When Thompson's goal to make it 4-3 counted, I knew it wouldn't be long before the Ducks tied it up. Suffice to say, they did.

I don't often place the blame for a loss squarely on one person, but Brian Elliott fully deserves every word of criticism he gets after that effort. He was truly horrendous tonight, and wrecked the team's mojo when everyone else was firing at all cylinders.

The best Flames tonight were the third line of Bennett, Versteeg, and Chiasson. All three are free agents, and all three should be back next season. They were a three-man wrecking crew out there.

On the other hand, the 3M line was absolutely nonexistent tonight. I have no idea what Conroy said to Tkachuk but if it's what's causing his slump then Conroy's responsibilities need to be cut down. In addition, T.J. Brodie was just terrible tonight and needs to find his game again if this team wants to be competitive.

I coined a new term during the game: "Gaudreau-itis". You have it when you don't shoot the puck at a glaringly obvious opportunity. It's the Flames' mumps these days, my goodness.

Anyway, that was just an excruciating experience.