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Calgary4LIfe · 02-22-2020, 11:25 AM

If you look at this game, nobody is 'angry' that the Flames lost to the Bruins. For the most part, they did play well. Some players didn't look like they were performing, however. Still fine considering that the Flames played well over-all. There was a lot of good things that happened in that game - effort level, some individual contributions, Bennett still looking good as the 3rd line centre... There really isn't much to complain at all about in losing to the Bruins. They are the elite team in the NHL this year.

What people are fed up with is:
- Even being spotted a 2 goal lead, Flames were unable to lock it down at all
- Yet another loss at home
- Yet more defensive breakdowns
- Flames look like they are losing their playoff position

I think it was a fairly good overall game and effort for the Flames, and you just have to move onto the next one.

Aside from the game, what I don't like is that after 7 years of rebuilding, this team not only isn't a contender, but they are no better than a bubble team. I think coaching has been an issue over these years, but there is more than ample room to put some blame on the roster itself. GMs (Feaster, Burke and Treliving), Coaches and players.

That's why I hope that the Flames are not buyers - at the very least, not for rentals. A team should never buy a rental just to make the playoffs. It is robbing from Peter to pay Paul.

I am ok with anything else. Standing pat. Player for player trades. Selling.

I expect a lot of change in the off-season. All I wished for this deadline was a 'hockey trade' involving Hamonic who I really don't want the Flames to re-sign, but his injury has put a stop to that wish.

I will cheer them on, and I will be hopeful for the best, but I am preparing myself for the Flames to miss the playoffs. Flames are 4-6-0 in their last 10. There are no more 'good losses' left in the schedule like tonight's game where they enjoyed a 2 goal lead. Did they play well? Sure. But they lost the game and are 4-6-0 in their last 10, are clinging to the last playoff spot and have Nashville and Minnesota with 2 games in hand and 2 and 3 points respectively behind the Flames.

It is a weird season as the Flames are just 4 points back on first in the division, but that's a pipe dream with Vegas being 7-2-1. Edmonton has a better record in their last 10, even with McDavid out. Vancouver is playing mediocre, so we will see.

Time is running out, and there are no more 'good losses' against any team, especially if the Flames find themselves ahead in a game.

This will be a very interesting trade deadline for the Flames.

02-22-2020, 11:25 AM	#234
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	If you look at this game, nobody is 'angry' that the Flames lost to the Bruins. For the most part, they did play well. Some players didn't look like they were performing, however. Still fine considering that the Flames played well over-all. There was a lot of good things that happened in that game - effort level, some individual contributions, Bennett still looking good as the 3rd line centre... There really isn't much to complain at all about in losing to the Bruins. They are the elite team in the NHL this year. What people are fed up with is: - Even being spotted a 2 goal lead, Flames were unable to lock it down at all - Yet another loss at home - Yet more defensive breakdowns - Flames look like they are losing their playoff position I think it was a fairly good overall game and effort for the Flames, and you just have to move onto the next one. Aside from the game, what I don't like is that after 7 years of rebuilding, this team not only isn't a contender, but they are no better than a bubble team. I think coaching has been an issue over these years, but there is more than ample room to put some blame on the roster itself. GMs (Feaster, Burke and Treliving), Coaches and players. That's why I hope that the Flames are not buyers - at the very least, not for rentals. A team should never buy a rental just to make the playoffs. It is robbing from Peter to pay Paul. I am ok with anything else. Standing pat. Player for player trades. Selling. I expect a lot of change in the off-season. All I wished for this deadline was a 'hockey trade' involving Hamonic who I really don't want the Flames to re-sign, but his injury has put a stop to that wish. I will cheer them on, and I will be hopeful for the best, but I am preparing myself for the Flames to miss the playoffs. Flames are 4-6-0 in their last 10. There are no more 'good losses' left in the schedule like tonight's game where they enjoyed a 2 goal lead. Did they play well? Sure. But they lost the game and are 4-6-0 in their last 10, are clinging to the last playoff spot and have Nashville and Minnesota with 2 games in hand and 2 and 3 points respectively behind the Flames. It is a weird season as the Flames are just 4 points back on first in the division, but that's a pipe dream with Vegas being 7-2-1. Edmonton has a better record in their last 10, even with McDavid out. Vancouver is playing mediocre, so we will see. Time is running out, and there are no more 'good losses' against any team, especially if the Flames find themselves ahead in a game. This will be a very interesting trade deadline for the Flames.