[PGT] WCQF Game 4: Ducks 3 - Flames 1; Anaheim wins series in sweep

[Infinit47]

That series is a condemnation of Glen Gulutzan. Just a complete inability to adapt, and the mistake of the year starting Elliott tonight.

It was an odd hire in the summer, and its an incredibly stupid hire in retrospect. Elliot should have been done after game 2, and he shouldn't have been dressed after game three.

Fire GG and spend some money on a real coach.

[FlamesNation23]

I think changing coaching right now might cause more issues considering how long it took the team to figure out the new system. We honestly outplayed the ducks but goaltending killed us. I'm hoping for the core guys to pick it up next year and lets try again. This still ####ing sucks though

[flames_fan_down_under]

Flames continue to wade through the murky waters of total mediocrity.

This team has been spinning it's wheels for a long time.

This team really has some nice pieces but we need an elite player. Whether that's a centre, a goalie or a D-man this team needs something more than Monahan and Gaudreau.

Monahan is a great player but the jury is still out on Gaudreau as he had a pretty disappointing season and a terrible playoffs. He is not the game breaker that we hoped he was. I feel he is not taking his conditioning seriously (my opinion of course) and he looks visibly slower and less effective than we saw him last year.

Really disappointed in Elliott's performance this playoffs.

And Troy Brouwer, what a disaster of an acquisition. He looks like he has a cement in his skates and is being dragged by a parachute.

I don't see this team really getting much better right now.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Weren't playing a pathetic team like the Canucks.

But... They at least won a game back in 2015 playoffs vs Ducks.

[Rejean31]

Originally Posted by Backlunds_socks

We'll I'll go cheer for the oilers now

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out, band wagoner!!

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Jesus, I'm trying to be optimistic and I get called a homer.

This is a good team that needs some more seasoning. You don't have to go all polak-like negative to be a 'realistic fan'.

Don't sweat it. You have to let people be angry for a while. You have to admit - this was pretty gd disappointing.

[SkunkyJosh]

3 things to do between now ans the next season:
1- get a goalie
2- fire that stupid glen gulutzan
3- get a ###### ####ing goalie you ###### ####!

[Mathgod]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Think of it this way. These are some notable Flames who regressed from last year: Johnny Gaudreau (78 points to 61); Sean Monahan (63 points to 58); Mark Giordano (53 points to 39); TJ Brodie (45 points to 36); Troy Brouwer (39 points to 25); Sam Bennett (36 points to 26); Brian Elliott (.930 to .910); Chad Johnson (.920 to .910).

Imagine what this team would have accomplished with actual NHL coaching.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Serapth

If you factor ice time and salary into the equation, he was outright terrible. I pray to dog he bounces back next year as this year he was outright horrible several times.

except when he led the team in scoring playing with Chassion and Ferland on his RW

[DiracSpike]

Originally Posted by Backlunds_socks

We'll I'll go cheer for the oilers now

I'll go cheer for the Ducks now.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

The Flames beat themselves. I was not afraid of Anaheim at any point during the series. They are not the behemoth that the Flames made them out to be. I wouldn't be shocked if they get thumped in round 2.

Agree on the not fearing them part (physically).

But I think you're selling them short. Look at their record over the last 25 games. They've been outright scary to end the season and are without a doubt the best team in the league over the last month.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Couldn't get as far as Hartley with Hiller.

Nice observation.
The 2015 Canucks aren't the Ducks

[Phaneuf_Phan]

Originally Posted by Lil Pedro

Hey way to lead tonight Gio...absolute joke

And the fun' is just getting started. We have how many years at $6M left on his contract? Las Vegas would be a good place to 'lead' a franchise.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Has a team ever come out and said that though? Mostly cliche answers IMO.

Well no, of course not. Obviously I was kidding. But when asked what the difference was in the series it really is kinda funny watching the players try to come up with a reason besides goaltending. It was a disaster. But what else can you say?

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Great heart in the last name. Love the performance by Monahan and Bennett (among others) and so glad to have Gulutzan as our coach, what an incredible improvement over Hartley.

Disappointed Elliott couldn't put it together in the playoffs, but this team has an incredibly bright future. Bring on 17/18!

Yeah a sweep is so much more awesome than a series win and at least one home W against the Ducks.

[bubbsy]

How many 5 on 5 goals did the flames mister this series??

[jlemire]

I can not stand the ducks....Bunch of idiots from Carlyle down...Kesler the diving #### to Bieksa, to Getzlaf....team is a bunch of losers.....thoroughly looking forward to them choking once again before the Finals....

[Serapth]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Tough pill to swallow should be a 2-2 series at least. Brutal they lost game 3 after having that lead. Team is moving in the right direction.

The team moved on from the Iggy-Kipper era 4 years ago and have made the playoffs twice with some very good young players.

The zebra factor can't be underestimated. Yes, the team folded like a cheap house of cards after the bad goal call, but it was like they all felt fated, like the league was against them. Can't say I blame them, I felt the exact same way.

Point blank, bad officiating cost us two, bad goaltending cost us two. While Hamilton brain farts get an honourable mention. Put simply, had we had reliable goaltending, the series would probably be much different. Or if Gaudreau decided he wanted to be good again, that would have been nice...

Summary of the year and the series

Bad officiating
Bad Gaudreau
Bad Goaltending
Brain dead decisions from the D. Rotating taking turns being the class dunce.

[GeoRock]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

That series is a condemnation of Glen Gulutzan. Just a complete inability to adapt, and the mistake of the year starting Elliott tonight.

It was an odd hire in the summer, and its an incredibly stupid hire in retrospect. Elliot should have been done after game 2, and he shouldn't have been dressed after game three.

Fire GG and spend some money on a real coach.

His 'in game' coaching needs work that's for sure. No timeout in game 3. No line juggling whatsoever. I suspect we have another year with him though.

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[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Jesus, I'm trying to be optimistic and I get called a homer.

This is a good team that needs some more seasoning. You don't have to go all polak-like negative to be a 'realistic fan'.

It's actually okay to be a homer sports fan. Don't let the cynical losers get to you. All those fans in the Dome tonight, on their feet chanting go Flames go until the buzzer sounds are homers too. What group would you rather be associated with; The chanting fans or the messageboard whiners?