[PGT] Flames dominate the Pens 5-2

[Puppet Guy]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

In that Gif it looks like Guadreau just effortlessly hovers around, changing angles on a dime. Maybe that's his secret.

He really is a Jedi. One of these days we're just going to see Johnny move a puck through the air with his mind.

That's it - Gaudreau is Yoda!

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by HotHotHeat

Right after the goal, Randorf made a comment about how the Flames were getting all the bounces. Neither announcer was willing to give credit for this play being intentional.

Also, was the picture quality of last nights game not particularly poor? The main camera was not HD.

They also said credit to the Flames and they deserve the bounces they've been getting. Also said the game could be 6-1, 7-1 if it wasn't for MAF.

As much as we'd like to say it was intentional in my opinion it was a fluke goal.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by CroFlames

I bet Gramma and Grandpa were probably like Johnny scored? Oh that's wonderful dear. Is this the football or the baseball?

But yes, he's a ####ing amazing player.

I'm sorry but this is a really odd and terrible post imo.

[taxbuster]

Ha! Nice 65th birthday present for me!!

Thought the boys played a solid game; they looked for each other all night - very few sloppy plays or passes. Terrific concentration and a dedicated mindset. They came out with a goal in mind and played to make it happen. Thought they defended Ramo really well, boxing out the Pens time and time again.

Nicely done! Now - the trick is to keep that solidity and make it work through the next few road games.

[RW99]

Originally Posted by Roast Beef

I'm sure this has happened before, in the history of the NHL surely this has happened many times. It's the first time I can recall seeing it though. A puck intentionally batted out of the air towards a player who then bats it out of the air for a goal....That is just crazy. It wasn't a fluke bounce....it was intentionally directed. That is insane.

Weird, I was checking out TSN highlights this morning and this goal wasn't even included

[heep223]

Originally Posted by RW99

Weird, I was checking out TSN highlights this morning and this goal wasn't even included

You still use TSN for highlights? Pffff

They skip goals and give the leafs double the airtime of all the other teams. NHL.com my friend

[StrykerSteve]

Just avoid the Flames' own highlight packages, they've added some ridiculous advertising graphics to them that make them ultra annoying. I concur with the NHL.com suggestion.

[Conroy4Mayor]

Anyone notice Bollig's absence? I didn't think so.

No need for pure truculence (we still out hit them 19-12).

[bob-loblaw]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

That's it - Gaudreau is Yoda!

Gaudryoda has a nice ring to it.

[Benched]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

More points than ovi and hall....

All the haters from last year who said it was a fluke he got as many as he did can eat crow.

This is awesome!

[GeoRock]

Ramo had a better game as of late, no doubt, and our D stepped up to help him out which was awesome. But I thought that short side goal the Pens scored on him was pretty weak. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy he got a W - and he needed it. But when that puck went in short side all I thought to myself was... "ugh, here we go".

[Enoch Root]

Ramo's stats, first 5 games and last 2 games:

1-4-0 / 0.871 SP / 4.45 GAA

2-0-0 / 0.942 SP / 1.49 GAA

Last year's Flames were back last night. In fact, I would argue that they are better than last year. When they have played well, they are controlling more of the play and are out-chancing their opponents.

The problem has been defense and goaltending, which has been destroying their will. Well, those things have improved dramatically lately, and with that, the Flames are looking like a very good team again.

Looking at the standings, I couldn't care less what the record has to be to hit 97 points or whatever target you want to use. The bottom line is that they need to finish 3rd in the Pacific.

I will give LA a spot and Anaheim a spot, for the sake of argument. That means the Flames have to pass ARI, SJS and VAN.

ARI: phfft.

SJS: 7-7-0 They have lost 14 pts. Flames have lost 19 pts (9 Ls and 1 OTL). So the Flames need to gain 5 pts on them in the next 67 games - including 5 head-to-head games.

VAN: 6-4-4 They have lost 12 pts . The Flames need to gain 7 pts on them, which is 1 pt every 9.28 games.

Basically, the Flames are one hot streak - like an 8-2-2 stretch or something like that - from being in a playoff position.

This season is not over.

Anyone who thinks the playoffs are out of reach needs to take a good long look at the division.

[jeffman]

Originally Posted by Roast Beef

This gif would go nice with sweet Georgia brown

[rayne008]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

I love the real time / slow mo combo replays they were doing last night.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Conroy4Mayor

Anyone notice Bollig's absence? I didn't think so.

No need for pure truculence (we still out hit them 19-12).

True, but did anybody notice his replacement Raymond? The guy played less than 6 minutes and brought nothing.

I don't have a problem with Bollig being the 12th/13th forward on the team. I have a problem with Raymond being the 12th/13th forward on the team.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Ramo's stats, first 5 games and last 2 games:

1-4-0 / 0.871 SP / 4.45 GAA

2-0-0 / 0.942 SP / 1.49 GAA

Last year's Flames were back last night. In fact, I would argue that they are better than last year. When they have played well, they are controlling more of the play and are out-chancing their opponents.

The problem has been defense and goaltending, which has been destroying their will. Well, those things have improved dramatically lately, and with that, the Flames are looking like a very good team again.

Looking at the standings, I couldn't care less what the record has to be to hit 97 points or whatever target you want to use. The bottom line is that they need to finish 3rd in the Pacific.

I will give LA a spot and Anaheim a spot, for the sake of argument. That means the Flames have to pass ARI, SJS and VAN.

ARI: phfft.

SJS: 7-7-0 They have lost 14 pts. Flames have lost 19 pts (9 Ls and 1 OTL). So the Flames need to gain 5 pts on them in the next 67 games - including 4 head-to-head games.

VAN: 6-4-4 They have lost 12 pts . The Flames need to gain 7 pts on them, which is 1 pt every 9.28 games.

Basically, the Flames are one hot streak - like an 8-2-2 stretch or something like that - from being in a playoff position.

This season is not over.

Anyone who thinks the playoffs are out of reach needs to take a good long look at the division.

You have a really low standard for this roster.

President's Trophy or bust.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Conroy4Mayor

Anyone notice Bollig's absence? I didn't think so.

No need for pure truculence (we still out hit them 19-12).

Sure, and that's great against a team like Pittsburgh.

Against teams like SJ, LA, St Louis, Anaheim, Nashville, Winnipeg its a completely different story.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by GeoRock

Ramo had a better game as of late, no doubt, and our D stepped up to help him out which was awesome. But I thought that short side goal the Pens scored on him was pretty weak. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy he got a W - and he needed it. But when that puck went in short side all I thought to myself was... "ugh, here we go".

I thought both goals were pretty weak. He didn't really get tested much tbh, but did make two pretty difficult saves on good chances and was solid.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Sure, and that's great against a team like Pittsburgh.

Against teams like SJ, LA, St Louis, Anaheim, Nashville, Winnipeg its a completely different story.

We need to be slower to play them?

Give me an example where he would make a difference. I'll give you 12 where it's a negative difference

[Da_Chief]

I would call up Agostino and send down Raymond. Grant has shown well maybe another guy injected from the farm might help.