[PGT] Flames stomp the Wild 5-1 - Page 5 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

expatflame · 02-02-2017, 06:19 AM

5-1 beat down and only 4 pages in the PGT?! Maybe people only post when they are angry...

flameester · 02-02-2017, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryblood

It's the PGT and I'm talking about the game. I thought Wideman was the worst Flame tonight followed by Brodie. Not complaining just an observation, notice how I said the rest of the team was excellent?

Brodie I agree played the 2 on 1 terribly but only reason it was a 2 on 1 was because of Wideman. And Wideman got real lucky at least 3 times because the Wild forgot how to pass because there were a few times they were behind him in our zone and the neutral zone and he was oblivious to it.

Brodie IMO didn't have a stellar game, he couldn't make a pass or receive a pass and had a few turnovers as well. Him and Wideman just look so awkward together especially exiting the zone. Something needs to be done about that pairing.

When Brodie makes one mistake you are the first to jump on him.

Yes he did not play the 2 on 1 as it should have been played.

The coaches definitely don't share your opinion, 26 minutes of ice tonight.

How much ice time are they going to give him if he plays a good game in your eyes?

kukkudo · 02-02-2017, 07:40 AM

If the Flames can play like this for a good remainder of the season they make the playoffs. That was an awesome game to watch, Wild couldn't generate anything in the 3rd.

handgroen · 02-02-2017, 07:44 AM

that should quiet the townspeople a bit

Hockeyguy15 · 02-02-2017, 07:45 AM

Went to bed before the 3rd period, but I am very happy with the final result.

I think I heard them say the flames were 18-0-1 after leading after 2 periods, that is nice.

Erick Estrada · 02-02-2017, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by expatflame

5-1 beat down and only 4 pages in the PGT?! Maybe people only post when they are angry...

Maybe a lot were at the game? I was in a box suite and had to stay with a group after the game. Not much to be angry about last night for sure as the Flames were flying. Dubnyk was very, very average and the Wild failed to capitalize on some Flames breakdowns that could have changed the tide in the game.

Fighting Banana Slug · 02-02-2017, 07:58 AM

These late midweek games are tough, but it was a pretty fun game to watch. No passengers, other than Wideman. I don't usually pile on Wideman, but given how good the rest of the team looked, he was horrible.

Although not picking up any points, Dougie was really good.

MrMastodonFarm · 02-02-2017, 08:04 AM

Brouwer ain't putting up much points but he's been directly responsible for a handful of powerplay goals in the last month just by parking in front of the net and screening. Had another last night, it's text book too.

Ryan Coke · 02-02-2017, 08:15 AM

Wideman was bad, and demoted to the third pairing by the end of the game. I thought Brodie was fine.

Most of the team was excellent, really good game overall.

Lil Pedro · 02-02-2017, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Brouwer ain't putting up much points but he's been directly responsible for a handful of powerplay goals in the last month just by parking in front of the net and screening. Had another last night, it's text book too.

Agreed; glad it's Brouwer in front of the net on that PP unit and not Chiasson

Karl · 02-02-2017, 08:21 AM

I think this was Elliott's 2nd best game of the season. Great game Moose.

Huntingwhale · 02-02-2017, 08:25 AM

Wideman was bad. He directly led to the Wild goal, and there was another play where something similar happened but luckily I think it was Backlund who was able to retrieve the puck. Hrudey mentioned on the replay of the Wild goal that this is what happens when you are too slow to skate back.

I've been a big Wideman supporter since the day he signed and was happy he signed here. But this season is easily his worst as a Flame, and yet he still gets big minutes. As much flack as Brodie has gotten and every reason used him playing the opposite side and his personal issues off the ice, it's easily Wideman that has brought him down the most. Can't wait to see Wideman gone this offseason and hopefully that #4D spot upgraded. I think that will have a huge impact on the team going forward.

The fact that he's seemingly lost his ability to perform a slapshot/onetimer makes him even more annoying. He used to be one of the best in the league at getting his shots through and had an absolute bomb from the point. Then suddenly, that ability disappeared.

Karl · 02-02-2017, 08:33 AM

No one should be offering Wideman another NHL contract. Even giving him a PTO would likely turn out to be fruitless.

Wideman has nothing left to give at any NHL level. He's done.

Cecil Terwilliger · 02-02-2017, 08:36 AM

Buff · 02-02-2017, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by calgaryblood

It's the PGT and I'm talking about the game. I thought Wideman was the worst Flame tonight followed by Brodie. Not complaining just an observation, notice how I said the rest of the team was excellent?

Brodie I agree played the 2 on 1 terribly but only reason it was a 2 on 1 was because of Wideman. And Wideman got real lucky at least 3 times because the Wild forgot how to pass because there were a few times they were behind him in our zone and the neutral zone and he was oblivious to it.

Brodie IMO didn't have a stellar game, he couldn't make a pass or receive a pass and had a few turnovers as well. Him and Wideman just look so awkward together especially exiting the zone. Something needs to be done about that pairing.

I didn't notice Brodie struggling. Wideman's deficiencies wasn't as glaringly noticeable as normal, but it was still noticeable. He isn't just slow on his feet but his decision making and play execution is slow too. On one play the Wild dumped the puck in for a line change and Wideman was back in the corner to get it. It looked like his thought process was like: "Okay, I have the puck and my partner is in the opposite corner. Hmmm... Can I push it up along the boards on my side? Nope. Nobody there. I'll just pass it over to Brodie.. oh wait. Maybe I should look to see if he is ready. Yep. He is ready. Okay. I'll pass now. Here it goes. Oh geez! Somebody is on him! Crap, I just let the pass go! I hope he can clear it! Phew! He gets us out of so many predicaments."

Royle9 · 02-02-2017, 08:47 AM

2nd for the Tkachuk hit Gif please

Benched · 02-02-2017, 08:48 AM

i just google'd it...

https://streamable.com/v5vkr

Strange Brew · 02-02-2017, 08:48 AM

Brodie made a bad play but I didn't notice him struggle either.

Solid goaltending is so important. 5 to 1 makes it sound not close but if Elliott doesn't make those saves in the first, it would have been very different.

Really something to build from. I thought the team looked good all around.

Cali Panthers Fan · 02-02-2017, 08:48 AM

https://streamable.com/v5vkr

No idea how to embed.

Buff · 02-02-2017, 08:49 AM

At one point Gaudreau and Tkachuk swapped lines in the 3rd period. Was it an intentional change or result of Gaudreau taking a longer shift at one point?