[PGT] Oi7ers - Flam3s

[zamler]

I have to admit I miss the energy the team played with under Hartley.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

Yawn

Thing is we get the same generic comments from our team leaders every game. Time to rip the letter off Gio! He should be leading by example but he isn't.

Frankly it's sad when Tkachuk is showing the most heart on this team. Maybe give him the "C"

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Yoho

Any chance you could just throw my name on your account before you go?
When's your season ticket relocation date Jan.1.?

Haha. We must be near the top of the list. What's funny is our seats are quite good behind the cameras so going to the games is like watching on TV.

[Ozy_Flame]

I still don't understand why Hartley was let go. Team was on a general upward trend IMO.

[calgaryboy]

Last few games seems to me like Hiller came to town again.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by zamler

I have to admit I miss the energy the team played with under Hartley.

is it possible to not want hartley, but also not want what we saw tonight?

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Haha. We must be near the top of the list. What's funny is our seats are quite good behind the cameras so going to the games is like watching on TV.

You're better than me. I gave up my seasons many years ago.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Dion

Thing is we get the same generic comments from our team leaders every game. Time to rip the letter off Gio! He should be leading by example but he isn't.

Frankly it's sad when Tkachuk is showing the most heart on this team. Maybe give him the "C"

Stop. Please.

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Par

Watching Drastil and Bennett is like day and night, Sam Bennett is looking a huge bust. This coach for some reason, won't make adjustments. Brad Trevling, should be on the hot spot.

I'm with u on this one. However, the Oilers actually had the 3rd overall pick in front of the Flames. If I recall, the Flames had the opportunity to tank further but they allowed the Oilers to finish below them. So, the Flames' second choice is Bennett. However, Bennett is rated 3rd overall before the draft, I can see Treliving picking Bennett, regardless. But a lot of us on this forum were hoping for Draisaitl. Sigh...

[Manhattanboy]

That's it! Fire Peter Hanlon!!

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

is it possible to not want hartley, but also not want what we saw tonight?

Sure, but I still miss Hartley sometimes I can't see him letting this team get swept in a season series against Edmonton.

[bubbsy]

Team has been bad. A lot of the top guys have had bad years.

Bennet's lack of progression is a major concern. The good news is that he does have time on his side to figure it out.

The comment that the flames are lacking skill is a fair statement. He's the highest pick in franchise history. That's where u have to land high end skill guys to change a rebuilding team's trajectory. The flames have to find a way to get thus kid going. I really think this iteration of the flames rebuild depends on it.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

is it possible to not want hartley, but also not want what we saw tonight?

Hartley would have looked for postives in tonights game.

[Buck Murdock]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

lots of posters saying the team lacks toughness when the biggest problem is actually a lack of skill

Its that they don't compete, when the going gets tough, they fold like a cheap deck of cards.

[dying4acup]

Didn't the Flames go 0-6 vs the Oilers in 85-86, before winning the finale, the beating the Oilers in round 2, then going to the finals? ��

#graspingatstraws

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

We have been season ticket holders since day one. Have paid for them every year. Haven't given up yet... but I don't know how much more I can take.

Don't worry, prices should likely rise again next year.

For like the 10th time in 11 years.

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

is it possible to not want hartley, but also not want what we saw tonight?

Hartley actually made Bennett look good at least.

[Ashasx]

Bennett didn't set the world on fire last year either

[ricosuave]

First time in 31 years...

Sigh

If that doesn't motivate you, I don't know what else to say

[Dion]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

lots of posters saying the team lacks toughness when the biggest problem is actually a lack of skill

Agreed. I saw Johnny trying to create plays and end up having nobody to pass the puck to. Outside of the Backlund line there seems to be no cohesion on the top 2 lines.