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chubeyr1 · 01-31-2015, 09:52 PM

Wolf has an awkward skating style but seems to keep up with the play. He is a big body out there for sure. Nice to see him get a shot at the NHL.

Also thanks To Engelland for not being Kevin Westgarth with Gadzic.

Oilers look pretty decent tonight.

the2bears · 01-31-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

It's frustrating when this team starts to rely on 3rd period efforts to win a hockey game. We can always be having these slow starts and the team has to get back to 60 minutes of hockey.

Whatever it is, it's certainly not a conscious choice.

Walter Reed · 01-31-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

January 2015

The lowest scoring month in team history. That's saying something.

Oh my goodness, ... that is saying something.

PeteLFan · 01-31-2015, 09:52 PM

Embarrassing performance so far against the worst team in the world. This is unacceptable Hartley better tear into these guys. Playing passive hockey against this garbage team.

combustiblefuel · 01-31-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

Johnny seems lost without him.

Which is a problem within it's self. Good learning experience for JG. He needs to get out of the comfort zone . He needs to be great on his own.

dammage79 · 01-31-2015, 09:54 PM

Losing will suck. But just score a damned goal please.

Dion · 01-31-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the2bears

Whatever it is, it's certainly not a conscious choice.

I agree. You have to wonder when they play teams like Minny and the Oil, if maybe they subconsciously think it's going be an easy win.

868904 · 01-31-2015, 09:55 PM

This is looking way too much like the Minnesota game.

Can't stand it so frustrating.

And it had to be the Oilers.

dammage79 · 01-31-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Which is a problem within it's self. Good learning experience for JG. He needs to get out of the comfort zone . He needs to be great on his own.

My take on this is more towards Hudler's hockey IQ is on the same planar level as Gaudreaus whereas other wingers may not read his plays as well. Gaudreau looking lost isn't exactly what I am seeing out there. Other's are not registering where they need to go when Johnny has the puck.

the2bears · 01-31-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

I agree. You have to wonder when they play teams like Minny and the Oil, if maybe they subconsciously think it's going be an easy win.

It's frustrating as hell

GioforPM · 01-31-2015, 09:56 PM

I thought the Flames were better in the second than the first, and even in the first, not worse than the Oilers. The Oilers have scored in 2 or their maybe 4 chances.

I'm not getting the "Johnny looks lost" sentiment. I think he has been the best Flame so far.

flame^thrower · 01-31-2015, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by New Era

The Flames really need to dump a number of the veterans up front and bring up a few more rookies. Treliving can talk all he wants about over-cooking the kids in the minors, but the fact of the matter is his NHL squad has too many veterans that are half-baked, and it shows. The guys coming up from the minors are out-playing the veterans by a good margin.

I said to the wife earlier that a few of the forward vets are consistently outplayed by the youngsters. The fact we have some good youth waiting in the wings makes it even more frustrating.

Patience I guess. Being in the playoff picture makes it easy to forget we still have a ways to go with the rebuild, and we don't want to stray!

Robo · 01-31-2015, 09:59 PM

not going to count on the third period being better we are playing brutal, we don't deserve to win although neither do the oilers...

dino7c · 01-31-2015, 09:59 PM

of course the Oilers are relaxed they haven't had a meaningful game since November

hummdeedoo · 01-31-2015, 10:00 PM

Really impressed by how Wolf's improved his skating since the last time I saw him. He's come a long way in a short time. Sounds like he has a good German work ethic. Definitely a good attribute that the coaching staff has noticed.

CalgaryFan1988 · 01-31-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Walter Reed

Oh my goodness, ... that is saying something.

http://www.thescore.com/news/690863

Not sure the accuracy of the statement, but that's what was said during the broadcast.

Scoreface · 01-31-2015, 10:02 PM

It's a sign of a rebuilding team when we miss someone like Hudler so much. What else really are we? We signed him for a reason and he is probably the most important signing on this team on and off the ice. Let's keep this kind of stuff going on and off the ice.

combustiblefuel · 01-31-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

I thought the Flames were better in the second than the first, and even in the first, not worse than the Oilers. The Oilers have scored in 2 or their maybe 4 chances.

I'm not getting the "Johnny looks lost" sentiment. I think he has been the best Flame so far.

Imo he does not look completely lost.. He is holding the puck much longer than he normally would tho.

MrMastodonFarm · 01-31-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSam

Maybe we should have a poll - are the Flames going to be shutout two games in a row?

We'll have the discussion in depth today, and Bingo will start a poll about it tomorrow.. (zing)

Dion · 01-31-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

I thought the Flames were better in the second than the first, and even in the first, not worse than the Oilers. The Oilers have scored in 2 or their maybe 4 chances.

I'm not getting the "Johnny looks lost" sentiment. I think he has been the best Flame so far.

Johnny and Hudler worked really well together and I think he misses getting those passes that Jiri would often give him for goals. Now that's not to say Johnny isn't working hard and trying to create chances.