[GT] Flames - Coyotes

[Matty81]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Real men take pride in winning every single battle. Whether your fighting for 1st, 8th, or 30th. Just complete BS to actively hope the team loses.

Footsoldiers have that mentality. Generals plan to win wars, not battles. Everybody is entitled to cheer for the team their own way but this crapping on people hoping for a decent pick like they are losers or something is not only inappropriate but it's dumb as well.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I have tried and tried to see the separation between MacKinnon and the other centers but I just do not see it. He has qualities in his game that are unique to him yet the others each bring equal but different qualities to the ice.

This idea that there is a massive gap between the top three and 4-7 is a little exagerated.

I'd prefer MacKinnon's wheels.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Footsoldiers have that mentality. Generals plan to win wars, not battles. Everybody is entitled to cheer for the team their own way but this crapping on people hoping for a decent pick like they are losers or something is not only inappropriate but it's dumb as well.

Tactical loss, Strategic victory

[Robbob]

really can't fault the team for trying

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Footsoldiers have that mentality. Generals plan to win wars, not battles. Everybody is entitled to cheer for the team their own way but this crapping on people hoping for a decent pick like they are losers or something is not only inappropriate but it's dumb as well.

yup so let's bring up our young guys and instantly instill a losing attitude...that should do wonders.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by trublmaker

if you want to cheer for a team that knows how to tank there's one up north you can go cheer for. I hate hearing this crap about us tanking.

That's fine as long as you don't change your stance at the draft. My guess is that 90% of the CP that hate posters cheering on tanking, will be complaining if Calgary is drafting 5th and out of the chance for Jones, MacKinnon, and Drouin.

[puckluck2]

Chris Butler hasn't been noticeable, which is a good thing.

[fanman]

Like the effort and creativity by Sven there. Almost got it to Reinhart.
One of these kids are gonna get a goal this game.

[nik-]

This game is borderline unbearable.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Matty81

Footsoldiers have that mentality. Generals plan to win wars, not battles. Everybody is entitled to cheer for the team their own way but this crapping on people hoping for a decent pick like they are losers or something is not only inappropriate but it's dumb as well.

The players are foot soldiers. Thus, they should be going as hard as they can regardless. If you're cheering for a loss you're cheering for sub-par effort.

How does cheering for a loss not make you a loser?

I understand peoples want to improve the team long term and I'm obviously one of them. But I think people greatly exaggerate the difference between players drafted at 18 years old. Very rarely is there a sure fire franchise player. In my mind theres just as much chance that a 4th round pick becomes a star as a 1st round pick.

[puckluck2]

Wow Doan gets away with so much garbage.

[trublmaker]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

That's fine as long as you don't change your stance at the draft. My guess is that 90% of the CP that hate posters cheering on tanking, will be complaining if Calgary is drafting 5th and out of the chance for Jones, MacKinnon, and Drouin.

I'd rather see our young guys go out and kick ass even if meant we finish ninth. Play like a man.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

That's fine as long as you don't change your stance at the draft. My guess is that 90% of the CP that hate posters cheering on tanking, will be complaining if Calgary is drafting 5th and out of the chance for Jones, MacKinnon, and Drouin.

I can't and won't speak for others, but I will happily agree to this. You can quote me if you desire.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by MattyC

The players are foot soldiers. Thus, they should be going as hard as they can regardless. If you're cheering for a loss you're cheering for sub-par effort.

How does cheering for a loss not make you a loser?

I understand peoples want to improve the team long term and I'm obviously one of them. But I think people greatly exaggerate the difference between players drafted at 18 years old. Very rarely is there a sure fire franchise player. In my mind theres just as much chance that a 4th round pick becomes a star as a 1st round pick.

History shows that you are way off on your bolded statement.

[bluloc]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

Chris Butler hasn't been noticeable, which is a good thing.

He still sucks balls though. Id rather not have him on the team next year, and give another young d a shot or at the very worst go out and sign somebody.

[moon]

Originally Posted by trublmaker

I'd rather see our young guys go out and kick ass even if meant we finish ninth. Play like a man.

If they were playing good hockey and winning maybe it would be easier to take but watching them play like crap and still get wins is the worst of both worlds.

[The Swedish Flame]

"Let's go out there and give it our worst so we get the #1 pick" - Said no head coach ever

[drPepper1]

Wooohooo Flames gonna win! Kipper with the shutout, stellar perfomance on the bench.

whoa scorak almostttt

[bluloc]

Yandle's special.

[nik-]

Glencross