[PGT] Flames win 4-1! Series tied 2-2

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

If all this does is create a more moderate and sensible viewpoint in the online discourse for this board, then I'm all for it. I've had enough of listening to the extreme views for a lifetime. Give me a meaningful discussion based on some careful thought put into a post rather than someone's ridiculous emotional rant.

I can't be the only one who wants this...right?

I agree. But I also think some people enjoy the train wreck (watching it and even participating in it). I don't find much value in it myself, it's the same reason why I don't listen to callers on Overtime with Steinberg/960.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Ullr

During the game last night I thought to myself that the 5on3 we had was the turning point of the series. If we didn't score on that penalty I think the game would've looked very different.

Glad to see the Flames turn it around and break Otter. Looks like those low five-hole shots might be the ticket to getting past such a big goalie like him.

1000% I think if the Flames didn't score on that 5v3 it would have really made them frustrated. I was annoyed Toffoli whiffed as I think thye needed a goal to relax.

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Oh and CRASH THE NET!!!

There was a sequence in the first where my entire positivity rant consisted of a full minute of

"Ok go attack the net. Attack the net!! There! Thank you!"
"Ok next guy now, get your ass in there. Attack the net!! Ok! Thank you!"
"We ain't gonna stop! Next guy up! Get your ass to the net! There we go! Thank you!"

[dino7c]

Could have guess which posters would be worried about a hall of shame lol

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

There was a sequence in the first where my entire positivity rant consisted of a full minute of

"Ok go attack the net. Attack the net!! There! Thank you!"
"Ok next guy now, get your ass in there. Attack the net!! Ok! Thank you!"
"We ain't gonna stop! Next guy up! Get your ass to the net! There we go! Thank you!"

That's pretty much what I have been yelling at my TV. Think I need to apologize to my neighbors for all the yelling and screaming.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

Markstrom has been absolutely incredible and has done all that could be asked of him. He’s stopped everything that he possibly could have and many that he shouldn’t have. He’s been perfect.

And he’s still by far the 2nd best goalie in the series.

By far is a stretch...other guy having more work is the only real difference.

[Sutter4Mayor]

Some of you are upset about being called out on your posts on a forum where you don't even log in with your real name.

[shogged]

Someone already mentioned it, but I think the solution is just to leave the names out of it like the ATL.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

That's fine but it can't be a one way street. What if the Flames lose and "negative" posters making a wall of shame post mocking the "positive" posters that thought the Flames would win? Would that be welcomed? Of course not, nor would I expect the positive posters to have a "sense of humour about their misjudgements".

I'm not so sure about "of course not". I mean, if someone is pointing at me, saying "Haha... you thought they'd come back in the third." I wouldn't take it personally.

[Scornfire]

Originally Posted by Sutter4Mayor

Some of you are upset about being called out on your posts on a forum where you don't even log in with your real name.

Sir, this username is my entire identity

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by shogged

Someone already mentioned it, but I think the solution is just to leave the names out of it like the ATL.

I'll do the next one with them, see how it goes, then if there's a huge kerfuffle about screen name aliases somehow not being anonymous enough then I'll try it without screen names.

[old-fart]

I tend not to post in the game threads because I know my emotions are like a rickety wooden rollercoaster on steroids with 6 bolts missing. My internal dialogue last night was pretty positive in the offensive zone (except when Tyler Folli shot it directly into the glove) however in the D zone is was a relatively steady stream of "stop giving the puck away" - "stop overskating the puck" - "make sure, you are 2 inches from the blue line, win that battle".

Still some work to do to clean up some of that, but overall that was the most complete game of the series for the Flames and the score flatters the Stars. Flames need to continue that cycle game in the Dallas zone because it definitely shows that the Stars can't hang with the Flames. Need to simplify things in the D zone sometimes to ensure they get the puck out and force Dallas to regroup.

I'm much more hopeful today than I was Sunday. If the Flames play the Flames game, they should win 2 out of 3. While Dallas has had some good play, and their goalie has been very good, he's also been exceedingly lucky. There have been multiple posts, several saves with the shaft of his stick, rebounds that have bounced over sticks or deflections that have gone inches wide. Hopefully that averages out over the next couple games and the Flames win two more in convincing fashion and build some confidence.

[Bingo]

Funny how outsiders are calling this series boring.

Five on five ...

Flames have 44 high danger chances in the series, that's third in the playoffs through 4 games. Dallas no slouch either with 31 which is 12th. Together they are 75.

The Bruins/Canes series 22 each for 44, Toronto has only 23, St. Louis 24.

Flames with 44 high danger chances have only scored 1 HD goal.

This dam was going to break, hope it keeps breaking.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Funny how outsiders are calling this series boring.

Five on five ...

Flames have 44 high danger chances in the series, that's third in the playoffs through 4 games. Dallas no slouch either with 31 which is 12th. Together they are 75.

The Bruins/Canes series 22 each for 44, Toronto has only 23, St. Louis 24.

Flames with 44 high danger chances have only scored 1 HD goal.

This dam was going to break, hope it keeps breaking.

Goalies being walls but that second game was a slog of a game. Wasn't exciting to watch

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Or I can respond to them and say what I think of the post. Now who's policing the forum?

Also, what we're talking about is often off topic in a GT, which should be for discussing what's happening within the game.

I have no proxy over you, other than using the ignore functionality or using my programming skills to hide any and all of your posts, including replies to your posts.

I can tell you that since you have admitted that you don't understand why people post what they do, you're probably never going to get any sort of happiness from replying to posts.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Funny how outsiders are calling this series boring.

Five on five ...

Flames have 44 high danger chances in the series, that's third in the playoffs through 4 games. Dallas no slouch either with 31 which is 12th. Together they are 75.

The Bruins/Canes series 22 each for 44, Toronto has only 23, St. Louis 24.

Flames with 44 high danger chances have only scored 1 HD goal.

This dam was going to break, hope it keeps breaking.

The first two games were boring especially game 2. The two games in Dallas were pretty entertaining IMO.

[Bingo]

Adding to this ... when you look at the regular season this is what the Flames are. High volume in shot attempts, shots, and high danger chances ... terrible conversion rates.

Ranked 28th in the regular season for HD shooting percentage 5 on 5. On the powerplay they were better at 7th.

Through this series the Flames have gotten back to the high volume game and had some game four success. Look at their 5 on 5 high danger generation / 60 five on five minutes through the series ...

Out right HD chances in brackets

Game 1 - 4.36 (3)
Game 2 - 4.38 (5)
Game 3 - 24.67 (16)
Game 4 - 29.02 (20)

In the regular season they averaged 11.84/60

Way more chances, and way less five on five time with all the penalties and four on fours

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I have a fairly lengthy posting history of not attacking anyone, but simply letting the air out of their doomsday tires with facts that show they're being irrational.

Thanks

Well that's the thing. You show facts. You ignore what they feel. Your facts don't help what they feel. If anything your approach escalates the situation. Certainly I don't see people backing off on their concerns because of what you reply with.

Do you feel you change their mind? Why do you take this approach?

Hockey is extremely stochastic. The most of all the sports. Hockey has a lot of negative nellies because the randomness allows that. You can build a great team and lose a series because of something totally out of their control.

Not sure if you've read The Success Equation. It's a recent book on luck vs skill.

I attribute any of my success to mostly dumb luck and a smattering of skill.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Well that's the thing. You show facts. You ignore what they feel. Your facts don't help what they feel.

Hockey is extremely stochastic. The most of all the sports. Hockey has a lot of negative nellies because the randomness allows that. You can build a great team and lose a series because of something totally out of their control.

Not sure if you've read The Success Equation. It's a recent book on luck vs skill.

I attribute any of my success to mostly dumb luck and a smattering of skill.

Do I have to acknowledge feelings for an extra over reaction chicken little type?

Or just point out they're wrong ...

"Zadorov isn't the worst defenseman in the league"
"the Flames haven't drafted the worst of any team in hockey history"
"the Flames playoff record isn't the worst all time?"

And agree on randomness by the way.

[8sPOT]

I dont think there was a huge majority of people being down on the Flames after 3 games. But there was certainly a VERY vocal minority.

Easy money, ended up putting $100 on them for my first ever sports bet...

https://forum.calgarypuck.com/showpo...7&postcount=45

Now I've gone and put that same $100 on them tomorrow. I like that there were several posters who called for a big win, big kudos to all of you! Previous years playoff performances mean jack #### given all the additions to the roster, not to mention Sutter.

Go Flames Go!!