[PGT] Flames win in NSH 4-3! Rittichulous!

[Coach]

Originally Posted by dino7c

who said it wasn't? Was responding to the guy wishing the dome was like that...if the Flames were in first place, defending western conference champs, and sold tickets for half the price, the Dome would be more of a Rockin' environment too IMO

And we would actually know that a puck needs to enter the net to be called a goal

Knowing that doesn't stop many morons from booing simple things at the dome.

Nashville has been a pretty good market for at least a decade, and a great one for the last few years. It's not reasonable to assume the patrons don't know the game forever.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

If Rittich would've gotten hurt after all of those empty net misses, it would've TOTALLY been Backlund's fault

I don't understand why people just could not let thing go

[Manhattanboy]

[blender]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Interesting situation. He's on a one year deal.

Is the sample size large enough?

No.
Love the way he's playing, but remember when people here wanted to sign Chad Johnson last season after his hot streak?

Luckily the people running the Flames are professionals.

Nevertheless, carry on, Rittich, carry on.

[Dion]

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I’m not sure it’s a huge hole.

Bouma, Colbourne, Bennett, Tkachuk have all looked good in that spot. Tkachuk clearly makes it more dynamic but I feel like the gain you potentially get on the Janko line heavily outweighs the loss of effectiveness of the Backlund line.

They haven't looked close to as good as that line with Tkachuk. I'm not against trying a different combo, but the problem isn't the coach not playing the right player combos, it's that this team is lacking another Top 9 forward to make that third line dynamic. No matter he does with the existing options it's essentially robbing Peter to pay Paul. Until we get another body that can actually round out the roster, no matter how you mix the parts we will still be looking for something to actually provide a consistent top 3 lines with the proper shut down and scoring potential.

[Toonage]

Can someone summarize what Treliving said in that interview about Backlund? Thanks!

[Calgary4LIfe]

Gutsy win! Flames looked like the dominant team for most of the night, and when they weren't, Rittich was there to bail them out. Rinne I thought played fantastic as well, but the Flames managed to solve him.

Monahan is just playing great right now. I thought he was robbed from a few goals on this road trip, including tonight. Fun game to watch!

[Dion]

Tonight's @Cornerstone_YYC Player Of The Game is Curtis Lazar! His 3rd period goal was the difference tonight! #LeadTheWay #CGYvsNSH

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I’m not sure it’s a huge hole.

Bouma, Colbourne, Bennett, Tkachuk have all looked good in that spot. Tkachuk clearly makes it more dynamic but I feel like the gain you potentially get on the Janko line heavily outweighs the loss of effectiveness of the Backlund line.

Even a Frolik-Backlund-Brouwer line could be almost as effective as STL's third line from a couple years back (Fabbri-Stasny-Brouwer).... very similar stylistically at all three positions.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by blender

No.
Love the way he's playing, but remember when people here wanted to sign Chad Johnson last season after his hot streak?

Luckily the people running the Flames are professionals.

Nevertheless, carry on, Rittich, carry on.

It's been a better run that Ortio had when first called up.

[JJFlash]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Flames were absolutely dominating until Rittich/the ref gave them some momentum...good on him for sticking with it. Gotta be smarter though...you have a two go lead on the road there is absolutely no need for the goalie of all people to throw the puck up the middle.

You would almost think that he had only played 11 NHL games... His bounce back was epic.

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Can someone summarize what Treliving said in that interview about Backlund? Thanks!

• We don't need to be too public about it (the negotiation process);
• Work is being done;
• He's a big part of our team.

That's about all he said, really. Unlike Burke, Treliving never says much.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Knowing that doesn't stop many morons from booing simple things at the dome.

Nashville has been a pretty good market for at least a decade, and a great one for the last few years. It's not reasonable to assume the patrons don't know the game forever.

There were some pretty loud cheers when they showed a reply of a puck that was nowhere near going in

and then a large majority booing and chanting "ref you suck" when they announced no goal

They are a good market sure, but I think sometimes people go overboard about how awesome they are

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by JJFlash

You would almost think that he had only played 11 NHL games... His bounce back was epic.

That is why I said good on him for sticking with it...fact remains that one play turned an easy win to hanging on for dear life.

I'm sure he learned a valuable lesson

[zamler]

Maybe fans at the Dome need to "dumb it down" and start making more noise. Place is a tomb.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by dino7c

There were some pretty loud cheers when they showed a reply of a puck that was nowhere near going in

and then a large majority booing and chanting "ref you suck" when they announced no goal

They are a good market sure, but I think sometimes people go overboard about how awesome they are

I think people are just happy to see a southern team explode with excitement for the game vs limp their way to decent attendance or wallow in terribleness. They are closer to California and Dallas than Phoenix and Florida.

[Karl]

Originally Posted by dino7c

There were some pretty loud cheers when they showed a reply of a puck that was nowhere near going in

and then a large majority booing and chanting "ref you suck" when they announced no goal

They are a good market sure, but I think sometimes people go overboard about how awesome they are

I think you're going overboard the other way about this yourself because you seem to be trying to downplay their market.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by dino7c

There were some pretty loud cheers when they showed a reply of a puck that was nowhere near going in

and then a large majority booing and chanting "ref you suck" when they announced no goal

They are a good market sure, but I think sometimes people go overboard about how awesome they are

Bottom line that makes a great fanbase, they have fun, they're into it. How smug are we as Flames fans when most night our stadium is full of hockey knowledable fans but it's a tomb.

Perhaps we should collectively stop smelling our own farts and chastising those who do not love our farts.

The preds fan base may not know the game 100%, but they do like to have a good time at a game.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by zamler

Maybe fans at the Dome need to "dumb it down" and start making more noise. Place is a tomb.

Price point and team success were my other two points...new rink wouldn't hurt either.

Flames playoffs are as loud as anywhere...especially 04 (which is exactly the kinda run Nashville is coming off of)