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Calgary4LIfe · 03-11-2021, 10:47 PM

This exceeded my expectations.

I was betting that Calgary would win. I just didn't think they would look this dominant in doing so.

The offence isn't quite clicking - 4th line aside, but it will get there. Flames managed the puck so much better. I mean, how refreshing is it not to see a clear-cut breakaway against? Seems to happen every game. One almost happened with a bobbled puck, but even then the Flames managed to stifle it.

I didn't think the Flames would come out this strong defensively. I really thought it would take 5 or 6 games at least to get to this level. Very few turnovers tonight. Montreal had to fight for every inch of ice out there, and the Flames seemed to play in Montreal's zone for most of the game.

Team looked fast - who said they are a slow team again? This team was moving the puck quickly and skating into the open areas anticipating way better. That's how you play fast. That's what a fast team is.

I thought the Flames were a bit scrambly at times, and there were moments when the poor tendencies started creeping up again when they were under a bit of pressure, but Markstrom was there to bail them out. Even then, I felt that Markstrom wasn't really tested tonight - that one goal against was a double deflection with no chance, but I don't think there was one legitimate scoring threat after that. I guess you can say that mad scramble in front of the net was - I won't argue that, but that's some pretty low event hockey against.

Loved the start of the game. You could just see the Flames not giving Montreal any options anywhere on the ice, and with their aggressive forecheck, didn't give them much time to make a decision on limited and poor options. How many flubbed passes tonight? Montreal looked like the Flames out there tonight.

I can't wait until more stuff is cleaned-up and addressed. This will be a process yet, but it is happening much faster than I thought it would. Flames are bound to lose a game eventually (hopefully not until next year though), so it will be interesting to see how they respond.

I really liked how they kept pressing and taking the puck into the offensive zone near the end of the game. Didn't sit back with chips down the ice and going for changes - just kept pouring on the pressure like they had all game.

Responsible pressure. That's what a Darryl Sutter team is all about. Make the other team uncomfortable. Outwork them. Keep taking the game to them instead of waiting for them to take it to you, but always be aware out there and not take short-cuts that could result in turnovers.

10 games in, this team is going to look like a well oiled machine. I thought every line except the 4th line lost some of the momentum at times, but they will get better. I don't think there are any players here that I can say probably won't fit in right now. Maybe some won't, but we will have to see.

03-11-2021, 10:47 PM	#239
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	This exceeded my expectations. I was betting that Calgary would win. I just didn't think they would look this dominant in doing so. The offence isn't quite clicking - 4th line aside, but it will get there. Flames managed the puck so much better. I mean, how refreshing is it not to see a clear-cut breakaway against? Seems to happen every game. One almost happened with a bobbled puck, but even then the Flames managed to stifle it. I didn't think the Flames would come out this strong defensively. I really thought it would take 5 or 6 games at least to get to this level. Very few turnovers tonight. Montreal had to fight for every inch of ice out there, and the Flames seemed to play in Montreal's zone for most of the game. Team looked fast - who said they are a slow team again? This team was moving the puck quickly and skating into the open areas anticipating way better. That's how you play fast. That's what a fast team is. I thought the Flames were a bit scrambly at times, and there were moments when the poor tendencies started creeping up again when they were under a bit of pressure, but Markstrom was there to bail them out. Even then, I felt that Markstrom wasn't really tested tonight - that one goal against was a double deflection with no chance, but I don't think there was one legitimate scoring threat after that. I guess you can say that mad scramble in front of the net was - I won't argue that, but that's some pretty low event hockey against. Loved the start of the game. You could just see the Flames not giving Montreal any options anywhere on the ice, and with their aggressive forecheck, didn't give them much time to make a decision on limited and poor options. How many flubbed passes tonight? Montreal looked like the Flames out there tonight. I can't wait until more stuff is cleaned-up and addressed. This will be a process yet, but it is happening much faster than I thought it would. Flames are bound to lose a game eventually (hopefully not until next year though), so it will be interesting to see how they respond. I really liked how they kept pressing and taking the puck into the offensive zone near the end of the game. Didn't sit back with chips down the ice and going for changes - just kept pouring on the pressure like they had all game. Responsible pressure. That's what a Darryl Sutter team is all about. Make the other team uncomfortable. Outwork them. Keep taking the game to them instead of waiting for them to take it to you, but always be aware out there and not take short-cuts that could result in turnovers. 10 games in, this team is going to look like a well oiled machine. I thought every line except the 4th line lost some of the momentum at times, but they will get better. I don't think there are any players here that I can say probably won't fit in right now. Maybe some won't, but we will have to see.