[GT] Flames @ Predators

[Backlunds_socks]

Sitting Elliot was a dumb move

[jayswin]

Tkachuk and Elliott back in next game, we'll get right back in the win column.

[Jiggy_12]

Originally Posted by manhattanboy

way to go flames. Now we have to rely on the oot scoreboard down the stretch.

lol

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by dino7c

they built an 11 point lead...lets not get crazy here

Sarcasm...

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Flames might not have the mental toughness to do anything in the playoffs. Yes Mony and Gaudreau I'm talking to you.

LOL what is wrong with Monny and Gaudreau now?

[djsFlames]

Better redeem themselves in St. Louis or we'll be back to wondering exactly what this team is or if they actually turned a corner last month after all.

[ssjshmo]

Originally Posted by Backlunds_socks

Sitting Elliot was a dumb move

Special teams not taking advantage was more of a factor I'd say

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Play Johnson once we've clinched. There's an Avs game coming up.

I get the "play him against his old team" mentality but things are a little too important to be picky about starts right now.

####ing Chad is awful on the glove side. Good to see he worked on it with all that practice time.

Also I realize I'm being super neggy tonight. But I dgaf...wanted/expected a good showing from the Flames tonight against an opponent they should beat so I'm ticked.

Again, maybe Elliott is tired tonight, not conviently when you want him to be. Are you really ignorant to how many games he's played recently?

[skcli]

Not mad, but sad. Could have been 3 - 0 in the first, plus Johnson does not give me any confidence. Love Ferland's jam and quick shot. Bench Bouma next game, and let Lazar in. Move on to the next !

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Man we miss Tkachuk in front of the net causing havoc.

Tkachuk is extremely important to this team

[Angelino]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Connor McJesus a -3 tonight...guess that's what happens when you play 22 minutes on the first night of a back to back.

Talbot and McDavid are going to be so tired hopefully we face them in the playoffs.

I'm thinking it will most likely be a tough matchup against Chicago for Calgary.

[Southside]

Rene Bourque. Avs up 4-2 on Oil.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Better redeem themselves in St. Louis or we'll be back to wondering exactly what this team is or if they actually turned a corner last month after all.

Will we? You need to calm the hell down. They were actually the better team tonight and played decent against the best team in the league. Will suck to lose three in a row, but they weren't going to cruise into the playoffs undefeated. Try evaluating the play based on more than just the end result.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by Southside

Rene Bourque. Avs up 4-2 on Oil.

ha ha WTF !

[JetsFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Maybe Elliott needs a rest now, not a week from now. What has he played something like 14 of the last 15 and his only day off was when he was sick. Also, not sure if you looked, but we don't play any garbage teams.

Sorry, every game left us equally important. You have to rest him sometime. You'd be crying about it no matter which game it was if we lost so what's the difference?

I'm not crying about anything, I'm stating my opinion, it was the wrong call. Who's the one being dramatic? You can't give up 3 goals on 12 shots playing Nashville, gimme a break. It makes a huge difference who your playing, I wouldn't give a hoot if it happened against the Avs because we are not fighting with them for positioning. Is that difficult to comprehend?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Angelino

I'm thinking it will most likely be a tough matchup against Chicago for Calgary.

that is probably the least likely matchup

[Rejean31]

Well that sucked!!

[Itse]

LA is on pace for 85 points, Winnipeg for 82. Flames could make the playoffs without getting a single point from the games left.

[GullFoss]

what a sloppy game by the flames. sad to watch them beat themselves

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by JetsFlamesFan

Omg, look at the result. Why not just wait until they're playing a garbage team. Elliot could easily have handled Caps, Preds and Blues, then put Johnson in against Colorado or LA or both. Use your good guy against the two good teams your are fighting for a spot with. Completely the wrong call imo. Get the points and then rest your best

Or you put Elliott in on some bad teams and hope to have a better chance at some easy points.