[GT] Flames Vs. Jackets

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Jing

Should Hartley remain the coach of this team? Does anyone know if teams that have had successful one year turnarounds hired new coaches for the following season?

Pittsburgh hired Bylsma at close to the halfway point of the season and he won a cup.

LA hired Darryl Sutter 3 months into the season and he won the cup.

Coaching won't matter at this point. I've already tried banging that drum for 3 seasons.

It's too late now.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

I am watching the Columbus feed and they just said "The Calgary Flames are the laughing stock of the NHL".

Most of the league probably agrees. Hard to believe any playoff bound team would be interested in any of these heartless Flames at trade deadline, especially the so called leader #12.

[1stLand]

I think what this team really needs is a bonafide #1 Center to play with Iggy.

[Sakari]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

I am watching the Columbus feed and they just said "The Calgary Flames are the laughing stock of the NHL".

As true as it is, the PBP announcers for the COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS have no right to be telling us who the laughing stock of the NHL is.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

This is getting ridiculous.

I realize nobody is happy about the situation, but did you really just say this about a team that has made the playoffs as on organization a total of one time in their existence?

How many people were praising the Jackets last year?

Things can change. We don't need to go overboard like this as a fan base.

So the Blue Jackets change their President and GM, and suddenly they are a better franchise than the Flames?

He's an Oilers fan. Go easy.

[Badgers Nose]

What about Lanny or Pepper as President?

Bring back a glory era personality.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

What about Lanny or Pepper as President?

Bring back a glory era personality.

It's working so well in Edmonton!

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by 1stLand

I think what this team really needs is a bonafide #1 Center for this franchise.

fyp

[Sakari]

Originally Posted by 1stLand

I think what this team really needs is a bonafide #1 Center to play with Iggy.

Captain obvious has arrived.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I really hope someone in the media after the game asks Hartley why he decided to keep Kipper in for the 3rd period. Should be an interesting answer.

You make it sound like Hartley actually may actually have a clue. Backlund comes back quickly likely playing hurt and has to pay the price for a poor team effort last night. How did that help the team tonight? How does embarrassing Kipper help the team? This is what happens when your GM hires his best friend as head coach. Just ask the Leafs how that turned out.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Bring back Aucoin!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

The Jackets largest lead of the season.

That's kinda sad.

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by 1stLand

I think what this team really needs is a bonafide #1 Center to play with Iggy.

In the KHL!

[EddyBeers]

Brodie has been a problem in the Flames dressing room for a longtime.

2005/2006 - Team could have won the Cup if not for the disruptive force that is Brodie
2006/2007 - Same, could have won back to back Cups if not for Brodie
2007/2008 - Same, could have won three in a row if not for Brodie
2008/2009 - Same, could have won four in a row if not for Brodie
2009/2010 - Same, could have won 5 Cups in a row but for Brodie.

Tough spot for a coach to be in when a 22 year old defenceman is far and away your second best defenceman on your entire team. If they move Bouw at the deadline he will be the best dman on the team. On a normal NHL team he would be a 4/5 dman and getting more sheltered time, on the Flames he is a shutdown dman who is doing a pretty good job.

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I really hope someone in the media after the game asks Hartley why he decided to keep Kipper in for the 3rd period. Should be an interesting answer.

They are making a playoff push so they need their number1 goalie in the net

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

You make it sound like Hartley actually has a clue. Backlund comes back right away from injury and has to pay the price for a poor team effort last night. How did that help the team tonight? This is what happens when your GM hires his best friend/brother as head coach. Just ask the Leafs how that turned out.

Or the Flames before they even hired Hartley......

Fixed it a bit

[FusionX]

Maybe I'm just frustrated with the state of things, but tonight might be the first time I'm even fed up with the colour commentating.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Playoff teams don't just stand pat, even with depth trades.

They trade picks and unwanted players.

Not good players.

[Badgers Nose]

I'd like Iggy to just come out and say he wants to be traded. Someone in this org has to be a man. It won't be Feaster or KK.

Anyone that wants to stay here is suspect.

[Jing]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Pittsburgh hired Bylsma at close to the halfway point of the season and he won a cup.

LA hired Darryl Sutter 3 months into the season and he won the cup.

Coaching won't matter at this point. I've already tried banging that drum for 3 seasons.

It's too late now.

Oh it was just an honest question, as I know Montreal hired Therien this year, did the Flyers hire a new coach after they missed the playoffs?

Either way big changes are required. I do agree that a systems coach is required with a major overhaul to get rid of a lot of vets. You need character guys who will play as per the system.