[PGT] Flames lose 2-0 to Stars

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Icon

Too many shots into Bishop's chest. He made a couple big saves, but we made him look good too... Pick a damn corner.

This.

[FlamesAddiction]

Ah zut!

[Gaskal]

Well he is a seriously gigantic dude.

That crest is XXL sized.

[bubbsy]

Flames played ok. Difference to me was the flames in ability to hit the frigin net.

It shocks me that Gaudreau having an MVP type year, actually getting goaltending, yet this franchise hasn't seen an ounce of overall improvement from last season.

[FireGilbert]

That sucked. 2 points stolen by Bishop. If the Flames keep playing like this and Smith is back soon I'm confident they will make the playoffs.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Flames played ok. Difference to me was the flames in ability to hit the frigin net.

It shocks me that Gaudreau having an MVP type year, actually getting goaltending, yet this franchise hasn't seen an ounce of overall improvement from last season.

not tonight

[VANFLAMESFAN]

With the Blues loss in mind, If the oilers and golden knights win tonight, this flames loss doesn't sting that much.

[skcli]

0 for 6 on the PP is a good road effort?

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Poor depth, not enough offensive skill. We have a great top line overall, a great shutdown line, anemic bottom 6.

Treliving said he worried about scoring at the beginning of the year, has tried a few things like Jagr, now Stewart, but clearly something bigger needed - either from within the organization, through a big trade, or probably both.

Calgary needs to put a higher emphasis on drafting some skill up front asap imo...

I like Vilamaki, but was hoping for Tolvanen or Vesalainen... doesn't help when you trade your high draft picks though...

[GioforPM]

Probably needed to make Bishop move laterally. He was square to a lot of those shots.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Disappointing result, but decent play. Goalie vs Goalie, and the Flames lost. A couple of the PPs looked really good and almost produced, a couple were gong shows.

Not much more can be said. Bishop was great.

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Flames played ok. Difference to me was the flames in ability to hit the frigin net.

It shocks me that Gaudreau having an MVP type year, actually getting goaltending, yet this franchise hasn't seen an ounce of overall improvement from last season.

Yeah. That is annoying. Last year we had no goaltending and we were still able to make the playoffs. This year, we get great performances from the top guys, and our goaltending has been great for the most part this season unlike last where it was a major pain point, yet here we sit outside the playoffs... So frustrating.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

The season is young, plenty of time to find what works.

Should give Shore a shot on the Monahan/Gaudreau line.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by skcli

0 for 6 on the PP is a good road effort?

Outside of the last pp, I thought the looks and possession on the pp was very good.

They lost because Ben Bishop. It happens.

Move on and win tomorrow.

[Stay Golden]

Originally Posted by Bunk

Poor depth, not enough offensive skill. We have a great top line overall, a great shutdown line, anemic bottom 6.

Treliving said he worried about scoring at the beginning of the year, has tried a few things like Jagr, now Stewart, but clearly something bigger needed - either from within the organization, through a big trade, or probably both.

Yes a sensable HC and coaching staff is the most glaring element missing.
Treliving could pick up any 3rd-4th line player from any team and this clown Gulutzan will feel the need to put them with Johnny and Monahan.
Gulutzan is straight up a bizarre coach.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Have we heard anything on Smith lately? If this team is going to make the playoffs they need him back. Hard to blame the goalie for only giving up 2 but the team plays more confidence in front of him.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by skcli

0 for 6 on the PP is a good road effort?

Did you not watch the game? Flames generated plenty of great chances, including on the PP. Bishop was the difference. End of story.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary

Calgary needs to put a higher emphasis on drafting some skill up front asap imo...

I like Vilamaki, but was hoping for Tolvanen or Vesalainen... doesn't help when you trade your high draft picks though...

They drafted Bennett and Tkachuk. They signed Foo, who was supposed to be skilled.

The draft picks they traded weren't going to get elite skill, unless you get really lucky.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Outside of the last pp, I thought the looks and possession on the pp was very good.

They lost because Ben Bishop. It happens.

Move on and win tomorrow.

crossbar, puck slides in after a quick whistle...Flames were also unlucky

[Calgary4LIfe]

Originally Posted by dino7c

not tonight

Meh.. Gillies was good enough to win this one. .923 and a handful of huge stops. One sleight mistake was all it took, but overall I thought he had a good game.