[GT] Flames vs. Riotville Rioters -- Valentines Day Special

[AC]

I'm in Edmonton for a wedding.

Last time I missed a game while in Edmonton, they came back to beat the Oilers, so I have faith.

[The_Future]

Originally Posted by Jbo

Like they just said on air, he was probably just thinking "make the save". Asking Ramo to have natural instinct rebound control with how few games he has been getting is kind of nuts.

Uhhh what? Getting paid millions of dollars to play in the best league in the world pretty much means they should expect you to make a routine save with rebound control.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Dion

Canucks are taking advantage of the turnovers we give them. Raymond should have been covering for Brodie when he pinched. Ramo is not at fault for the goal.

Play a smarter game with the puck and we win.

not all his fault, not a great play by him either...Raymond is already deep, don't listen to the stupid PBP guy...Brodie shouldn't make a blind pass like that the second he gets the puck he should rim it around the boards to the two flames on the other side.

ah well, gotta win this 3rd

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

No, it's asking him to be an NHL goalie. It's not "natural instinct rebound control", it's ordinary NH goaltending. It was a mistake, and the main difference between him and Hiller. Ramo is always just a little more out of control, Hiller is quieter in the net.

He haven't had a full game start in a long, long time. There is rust there and you are kidding yourself if you think is not.

On a separate note why does Gio break off away from the net on the 2-1 instead of moving toward where the play/pass is going?

[crapshoot]

Originally Posted by Red

I'd say 2 bad goals. Ramo hasn't made a big stop while Miller has at least 5 huge ones.

He's had a few. He made a big one on a 3 on 1.

[hummdeedoo]

Engelland made a great pass out of our zone on that 2nd goal - got the puck up to Hudler - doesn't seem like to many people noticed.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

No, it's asking him to be an NHL goalie. It's not "natural instinct rebound control", it's ordinary NHL goaltending. It was a mistake, and the main difference between him and Hiller. Ramo is always just a little more out of control, Hiller is quieter in the net.

Hiller has only been quiet since the allstar break.

To expect Ramo to play like Hiller would require more ice time, which he is not getting. Practice is one thing and game play is another.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Green text?

Nope. He's fresh, not stuffy, always having a good time and probably the best interviewer they've had.

[Igster]

I'm thinking if Ramo doesn't have a strong third, this might be the last we see of him. Ortio, come on down.

[killer_carlson]

I missed the first period.

Any reason why we mixed up the 2nd and third d pairings?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Red

I'd say 2 bad goals. Ramo hasn't made a big stop while Miller has at least 5 huge ones.

What about the 3 on 1 the Canucks had in the second period?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Jbo

He haven't had a full game start in a long, long time. There is rust there and you are kidding yourself if you think is not.

On a separate note why does Gio break off away from the net on the 2-1 instead of moving toward where the play/pass is going?

Ramo is getting outplayed by the guy at the other end...it doesn't matter how long its been the Flames need this game. Need a big 3rd from him to make up for is poor play so far

[Moneyhands23]

Wild, jets, avalanche with wins, Kings leading the capitals going into the 3rd.

This is a huge 3rd period

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Jbo

He haven't had a full game start in a long, long time. There is rust there and you are kidding yourself if you think is not.

On a separate note why does Gio break off away from the net on the 2-1 instead of moving toward where the play/pass is going?

He practiced all that time, and he played the majority of the last third period. His job is to be ready. Rust can't be an excuse.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I missed the first period.

Any reason why we mixed up the 2nd and third d pairings?

My guess would be, Russell was getting bullied around last game. Hartley probably wanted to even out the size.

[neo45]

Originally Posted by hummdeedoo

Engelland made a great pass out of our zone on that 2nd goal - got the puck up to Hudler - doesn't seem like to many people noticed.

Well it was his fourth try on that one shift to get the puck out. It better be spectacular

[Igster]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I missed the first period.

Any reason why we mixed up the 2nd and third d pairings?

Hartley is smoking what codynw is?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Dion

Raymond needs to watch what's going on with his teammates. Brodie starts to pinch and Raymond moves to cover the point - which he didn't.

what about the blind pass right up the middle? There are a lot of bad plays on that goal but Brodie's was the worst. Raymond is in the corner, he is fast but come on

[Red]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

I missed the first period.

Any reason why we mixed up the 2nd and third d pairings?

No idea, but apparently Edler has been gone since early 2nd. That should help, Canucks should be pretty tired too with all the travel.

[Where ru Chris O'Sullivan]

Need that Backlund line to produce, can't win games like this night in/out with one line.