[PGT] Flames 3 Stars 1

[Pointman]

Originally Posted by TheKurgan

I just logged in to say Tkachuk is a beast. The way he plays the game, I can't believe he is only 19 years old.

Keith Tkachuk obviously taught his son a lot. It is critical to have NHL-ready prospects who can contribute on their ELC instead of spending their ELC on learning the pro game, like Puljarvi.

[AC]

NHL teams over their previous 55 games:

1. CBJ: 37-14-4 for 78 pts
2. WSH: 36-13-6 for 78 pts

3. PIT: 34-14-7 for 75 pts
4. MIN: 35-15-5 for 75 pts

5. SJ: 33-15-7 for 73 pts
6. CGY: 33-17-3 for 73 pts
7. CHI: 35-17-3 for 73 pts

[debil]

Seen better games but i take the win. Stone is very important for this team, he's the most physical dman in the team.

[driveway]

I really liked when Ferland hit Hemsky. I feel it is important that Hemsky get hit by someone when he comes to the Saddledome.

Also, TJ Brodie was goddamn amazing on that PK in the 1st period. Played fantastically.

[ASP#26525]

In case anyone else missed it:



(Shamelessly stolen from /r/calgaryflames)

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

There is no loser points. If it wasn't for bonus points being awarded for 3v3 and a skills competition after being tied in regulation we'd be below the oilers. I get that's not a popular opinion around here, but if anyone has benefited from bonus points it's us.

Compare regulation losses with those teams

Winning in Overtime has been around for 34 years, why does it matter if it's 5v5, 4v4, or 3v3 in the end it's still hockey. What changed is they have an extra point to the loser, when OT was still just 2 points for the winner for the majority of those 34 years.

The shootout is where you can call it a bonus point - because those games would have given each team one point in the past - Flamess have at most 2 more of those types of wins when compared to the other teams, nothing crazy.

Personally I would much rather win a game in OT than lose a game in OT but maybe that's just me.

[EldrickOnIce]

Of course you'd rather win 3v3 or in shootout than lose. This is how they award points, and the Flames are now great in these situations. But playoff hockey is 5v5, so saying the Flames have benefitted in the standings by the bonus point awarded for winning the skills competition that won't benefit them in the playoffs is potentially a valid enough point.

Regulation losses
San Jose 21
Anaheim 23
Nashville 24
Edmonton 24
Calgary 27
St Louis 28
Los Angeles 29

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by megatron

Called 3-1 in the GDT!

You're welcome... Next up, the lotto numbers for this weekend are....

So it's your fault Brodie coughed up that puck then? Because if you called 3-0, Dallas would not have scored!

[csnarpy]

Originally Posted by ASP#26525

In case anyone else missed it:



(Shamelessly stolen from /r/calgaryflames)

Anyone got a clip of this post game interview? I'd love to see the bomb from that angle!

[Heavy Jack]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

So it's your fault Brodie coughed up that puck then? Because if you called 3-0, Dallas would not have scored!

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

[CroFlames]

That Brent thumbs up kid has got to rank among the top 10 gifs of all time.

[sureLoss]

Link

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...82218496_n.mp4

[Lanny'sDaMan]

^^^^

HAHAHA

"Yup.. Mmm-hmm"

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Winning in Overtime has been around for 34 years, why does it matter if it's 5v5, 4v4, or 3v3 in the end it's still hockey. What changed is they have an extra point to the loser, when OT was still just 2 points for the winner for the majority of those 34 years.

The shootout is where you can call it a bonus point - because those games would have given each team one point in the past - Flamess have at most 2 more of those types of wins when compared to the other teams, nothing crazy.

Personally I would much rather win a game in OT than lose a game in OT but maybe that's just me.

3 on 3 is dramatically different than 5 on 5. So if you want to simulate playoff conditions, you pretty much throw out what happens after 60 minutes in today's NHL.

No doubt it still counts, but since the NHL changes its rules between regular season and playoffs, it's not unreasonable to look at regulation records as one barometer, of many IMO.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Winning in Overtime has been around for 34 years, why does it matter if it's 5v5, 4v4, or 3v3 in the end it's still hockey. What changed is they have an extra point to the loser, when OT was still just 2 points for the winner for the majority of those 34 years.

The shootout is where you can call it a bonus point - because those games would have given each team one point in the past - Flamess have at most 2 more of those types of wins when compared to the other teams, nothing crazy.

Personally I would much rather win a game in OT than lose a game in OT but maybe that's just me.

While I'd much rather win in OT then lose as well, I find 3 on 3 every bit as much of a gimmick as the shoot out. And, playoff games sent decided in that fairnat eitger.

As a result I also feel teams that have a higher % of their points in regulation more impressive and more indicative of potential playoff success. I also think the NHL should change the tie braker fro ROW to RW.

[Robo]

Stone has been the best pickup in recent memory he has completely solidified our d

[PugnaciousIntern]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

... And, playoff games sent decided in that fairnat eitger.

Clearly a series of typos, but this cracked me up

[IamNotKenKing]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle View Post
... And, playoff games sent decided in that fairnat eitger.

Clearly a series of typos, but this cracked me up

Say it with an Irish accent and it's even better...

[csnarpy]

Here we go!