[GDT] Preseason: Flames @ Canucks 8pm MT. Sportsnet

[ResAlien]

I’m optimistic. We lost 3-1 while putting in literally zero effort. We’ll easily win games we put effort into.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Yeah, it's funny how often it doesn't work that way.

What?

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

It's pre-season, so pretty much everything can be tossed out the window - but one thing has me concerned during this pre-season: speed approaching the offensive blue line, or more specifically the lack of it. Our defense (and now goalie) should lend itself to a speedy transition game, and the ability to attack the offensive blue line with all three forwards. What's happening though is that we seem to be purposefully slowing it down in the neutral zone. I can understand why, control is good and attacking as a 5 man unit is important - but you shouldn't pass up the chance to attack with speed Every. Single. Time. in an effort to attack as a 5 man unit.

...on-top of that, we take entirely too many stationary shots in the offensive zone. It's brutal.

The Brodie slap shot this game was very pathetic

[MissTeeks]

So the consensus is that I should just sell my tickets for this year, cause we are doomed and there's no point in going now?

[Love]

Originally Posted by erikk3

I agree. Hopefully he scratches Gaudreau, Monahan, and the entire top 4 for opening night against our hated rivals

You know that's not what he meant

[Brodieyouevenlift]

Originally Posted by AC

Something to keep in mind:

@DarrenWHaynes

I'm gonna cling to this pretty hard

[bubbsy]

Objectively speaking... That game showed:
Glass may be a good 12/13th forward
Brouwer not necessarily a good fit for 3rd line
F. Hamilton is not worthy of a roster spot
Bartkowski looked fine, no issues if he starts at the 6 spot if the other 5 play the way they did tonight
Stajan is always good for a rag doll or 2

[CGY12]

Originally Posted by erikk3

I agree. Hopefully he scratches Gaudreau, Monahan, and the entire top 4 for opening night against our hated rivals

Yes because that is exactly what I meant by "vets". No the likes of Brouwer, Stajan, Glass or Bartowski.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Brouwer looks like a PTO player. Bennett has to get away from that guy. It's preseason, I would have liked to see more line combos.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by erikk3

I agree. Hopefully he scratches Gaudreau, Monahan, and the entire top 4 for opening night against our hated rivals

I thought Hamonic was very good tonight. Brodie not quite as good, but you can sure see the potential there.

Overall, a terrible game, but I think the difference was almost entirely in effort and execution. Canucks looked motivated; the Flames absolutely did not.

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Objectively speaking... That game showed:
Glass may be a good 12/13th forward
Brouwer not necessarily a good fit for 3rd line
F. Hamilton is not worthy of a roster spot
Bartkowski looked fine, no issues if he starts at the 6 spot if the other 5 play the way they did tonight
Stajan is always good for a rag doll or 2

*Brouwer not good for any line

Guy was brought in to be a physical presence but is afraid of hitting it seems.

[Moneyhands23]

Iv been to a 100+ flames games. I was born 1980. Iv never seen my flames play so bad in person before. Absolutely no positives at all.
.

[flambers]

Yikes, Flames were absolutely terrible....

Effort is very low....

Yes its preseason but dang the Flames were bad tonight...

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by flambers

Yikes, Flames were absolutely terrible....

Effort is very low....

Yes its preseason but dang the Flames were bad tonight...

I sat row 2. Biggest waste of money ever

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Iv been to a 100+ flames games. I was born 1980. Iv never seen my flames play so bad in person before. Absolutely no positives at all.
.

Well it seems you enjoyed the booze at least

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Well it seems you enjoyed the booze at least

Very true

[Duffalufagus]

If you're not nervous about this team heading into the start of the season you are wearing rose coloured glasses. They played almost a full period on the power play tonight and got beat by an ahl team.

[Easeback]

RIP Calgary Flames 🔥

After tonight's game.

[skudr248]

Was at the game... pathetic display, oh and Smith is complete trash. Looks like we have Hiller 2.0

[Beninho]

I thought the pre-season would be a good time to test out different lines and see what would work with Jankowski higher up the lineup. Thought the flames mismanaged this pre-season and the only thing positive was Jankowski but oh well it's pre-season until we get blown out next week