[PGT] Flames 4 - Dallas 6. You get a Turnover and You get a Turnover!

[GranteedEV]

Tough loss to swallow. Jagr needed to dump the puck if the next line up wasn't Backlund or Gaudreau line and Gulutzan needed to send Backlund or Gaudreau line. That was the game and it all came down to the 4th line being out on the ice at the wrong time.

Originally Posted by crapshoot

I know Mike Smith has been great for us and he is awesome, but it's a bit annoying that he not only seems to be beyond criticism, but also justified to rip into the team. Last game I get, but not this one. He let in five. Not gonna win a lot of games when letting in five goals. Also it's so damn weird how the Jankowski-line simply doesn't score. It makes no sense for them to just keep struggling while creating great chances game after game. It's like they just lost the ability to finish.

It's because it's 3 v 5 when they are out there on the ice. You NEED your defensemen to join the cycle. It's the same reason the Canucks started to decline when Vigneault left and was replaced by Friends of Gulutzan. If your defensemen aren't part of the cycle, there's no confusion. When's the last time a defenseman had a scoring chance with the Bennett-Jankowski-Jagr line out there? Now imagine the chaos you would get if a defenseman had a scoring chance. That's where goals come from. Goalies can stop point blank shots in the NHL if they can track the puck.

[AC]

Originally Posted by kobasew19

When we were up 1 and Bennett had the puck in the slot, he got hooked at least 3 times...how on earth is that not a freaking penalty?!?!?!

It was said in the GT, but it's NHL game management.

Can't possibly give the team ahead a late PP.

[northcrunk]

Originally Posted by kobasew19

When we were up 1 and Bennett had the puck in the slot, he got hooked at least 3 times...how on earth is that not a freaking penalty?!?!?!

That was brutal. Dallas got away with a lot all night but that was so obvious

[keenan87]

Watch - Bartkowski in tomorrow will be the big change

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Win in Colorado(they played today as well) tomorrow, and have 7 points to show for the 6 game roadie. Things could be a lot worse.

It's a long season folks. Bad games are going to happen. Bad runs are going to happen. This won't be the last time.

This is still a good team with a good goalie and elite first line right now. Breathe. Just breathe.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by locsofblu

Very over rated defensive core. Hamilton plays like he is 5'2 Brodie can't go a game without being in the minus column, and Hamonic well a huge over payment for a barely above average defenceman. If it weren't for Smith we would be in Oilers territory. A huge swing and a miss for Treliving in my opinion.

Both Hamiltons to Buffalo for Kane and their first round. Boom. Complete.

[Electricprez]

Originally Posted by crapshoot

I know Mike Smith has been great for us and he is awesome, but it's a bit annoying that he not only seems to be beyond criticism, but also justified to rip into the team. Last game I get, but not this one. He let in five. Not gonna win a lot of games when letting in five goals.

It's kinda hard to keep goals out of the net when the D in front of you cough up the puck, and Versteeg stands around with his bologna in his hands while pucks float by.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by crapshoot

I know Mike Smith has been great for us and he is awesome, but it's a bit annoying that he not only seems to be beyond criticism, but also justified to rip into the team. Last game I get, but not this one. He let in five. Not gonna win a lot of games when letting in five goals. Also it's so damn weird how the Jankowski-line simply doesn't score. It makes no sense for them to just keep struggling while creating great chances game after game. It's like they just lost the ability to finish.

That game could have been 8 or 9 to 4 without Smith.

[Racki]

Originally Posted by Itse

I'm getting tired of seeing our defense get ripped apart by aggressive forechecking.

The coaching staff really should find something to solve this issue.

I refuse to believe that our defense is this bad.

This is the problem. The coaching staff had the inability to make adjustments. They have hard and fast rules and don't seem to deviate from the systems in any way.

We won't do any damage in the playoffs with this coach.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by crapshoot

I know Mike Smith has been great for us and he is awesome, but it's a bit annoying that he not only seems to be beyond criticism, but also justified to rip into the team. Last game I get, but not this one. He let in five. Not gonna win a lot of games when letting in five goals. Also it's so damn weird how the Jankowski-line simply doesn't score. It makes no sense for them to just keep struggling while creating great chances game after game. It's like they just lost the ability to finish.

Did you watch this game ?

[Flash Walken]

Guarantee bartkowski is in next game.

[Kybb79]

It comes down to the coach.This D is brutal Smith has saved there bacon all season.

[crapshoot]

Originally Posted by rohara66

Can't wait to hear smiths post game comments tonight! 100% truth and I hope he doesn't hold back.

I really hope Mike Smith stays very far from this line of thinking and keeps worrying about himself.

[dino7c]

Tomorrow is now a pretty big game...do you really expect Rittich to start? I have my doubts

[Itse]

Kulak gets a pass from me though, that's a rookie mistake.

Hamilton, Brodie and Hamonic should be really pissed at themselves.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Win in Colorado(they played today as well) tomorrow, and have 7 points to show for the 6 game roadie. Things could be a lot worse.

It's a long season folks. Bad games are going to happen. Bad runs are going to happen. This won't be the last time.

This is still a good team with a good goalie and elite first line right now. Breathe. Just breathe.

A good team minus the D. 1/4 season is gone, and the same D mistakes. Unforgivable

[kevman]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Positives?

PK was perfect too against a good Stars PP.

[LTH]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Well some BS reffing didn’t help but this L is 100% on the D. 4/5 goals allowed on completely avoidable giveaways, we beat ourselves. Lack of secondary scoring doesn’t help either. Not on the full fire Gulutzan team but why does our highly offensive D group generate such little offense? Anyways, tighten up that defense a hell of a lot and regroup for tomorrow. Go Rittich.

our highly offensive D group that generates very little offense and next no defense.

I can't in good conscious let Rittich go in net behind this group.

Everytime I think they are turning a corner....

[bubbsy]

Treliving better not get too attached to this d he's put together and be willing to trade away one of Hamilton, Brodie, hamonic this offseason.

Or he could trust his personnel decisions and get a new coach.

In any case, this team ain't winning much with the product on the ice.

[dino7c]

Calgary won the special teams battle...they just handed them all their goals