[PGT] Flames lose 3-2 to San Jose

[RoughRiderRowdy]

Simple fix, more matt stajan

[AC]

Funny thing about Brouwer on the PP is I don't think he's the issue at all. Our last PPG in Toronto was all him really. Obviously he's not the ideal choice, but he's actually great and screening the goalie, which is his job.

The PP fails because we almost never get set up if we don't win the faceoff. Gaining the zone with possession is 100% built around Gaudreau. Then when we do get set up we don't put the puck to players in dangerous positions, but instead we opt to shoot through the crease for a tip, rebound, or whatever.

Gotta makes some big changes to the personnel and strategy as neither are working.

[nixon45]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

I'll even settle booting Cameron upstairs and bring down Gelinas.

Hey thats a great idea. If we are lucky Cameron could even get stuck in the elevator and not be able to participate in the game at all.

[TheAlpineOracle]

As I said in the GT, when a team spends a significant portion of their cap on what is supposedly a top D, and that D sucks in their own end and can’t QB the offence, I’m not sure how people can suggest that Treliving is doing a good job. I’m almost ready to show him the door before Gulutzan.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

Strange that the two players that are most responsible for our success this year i.e. Gaudreau and Smith are the goats.

Without Smith and Johnny we'd be in the basement. Meaning we need to be able to win games where out best players make mistakes.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by AC

Fix the PP and we win a handful more games easy.

Have to try something different, its not working.

The troubling thing to me is (if in fact true) I read on here that Gulutzan didn't think point shots or one timers work in NHL PPs. It's an ideological belief to stick with the current pathetically bad set up.

Only 3 guys touch the puck. Opponents know what CGY is trying to accomplish. Not only does it kill any momentum but it enrages me to watch. I want to break stuff.

I want the media to ask why they keep running out the same stale ####. When the regular lines aren't going good they change it up so why stick with this crap PP????

[Karl]

Originally Posted by AC

Funny thing about Brouwer on the PP is I don't think he's the issue at all. Our last PPG in Toronto was all him really. Obviously he's not the ideal choice, but he's actually great and screening the goalie, which is his job.

The PP fails because we almost never get set up if we don't win the faceoff. Gaining the zone with possession is 100% built around Gaudreau. Then when we do get set up we don't put the puck to players in dangerous positions, but instead we opt to shoot through the crease for a tip, rebound, or whatever.

Gotta makes some big changes to the personnel and strategy as neither are working.

He's good at screening the goalie once in a blue moon. He usually is a liability on the PP or the Brouwerplay.

[MisterJoji]

Originally Posted by Bonded

I doubt we make the playoffs at this rate.

Given that our current pace has us outside the playoffs, I’d say that is an astute observation.

[Red]

Originally Posted by AC

Funny thing about Brouwer on the PP is I don't think he's the issue at all. Our last PPG in Toronto was all him really. Obviously he's not the ideal choice, but he's actually great and screening the goalie, which is his job.

The PP fails because we almost never get set up if we don't win the faceoff. Gaining the zone with possession is 100% built around Gaudreau. Then when we do get set up we don't put the puck to players in dangerous positions, but instead we opt to shoot through the crease for a tip, rebound, or whatever.

Gotta makes some big changes to the personnel and strategy as neither are working.

Why is he there to screen when GG said that he doesn't want point shots?

[Stud_McCool]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

Jagr is much upset!

[getoverit]

Gulutzen showed emotion behind the bench, mixed lines up and finally called a time out. I Dang near fell over

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

The main issue with this team isn't the roster, it's the guys behind the bench.

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

As I said in the GT, when a team spends a significant portion of their cap on what is supposedly a top D, and that D sucks in their own end and can’t QB the offence, I’m not sure how people can suggest that Treliving is doing a good job. I’m almost ready to show him the door before Gulutzan.

The D has not been the issue for the past half dozen games or so. They’re actually playing fairly well. Two goals against tonight were a direct result of brutal turnovers by forwards.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by zamler

I could be wrong, but it seems like you only show up with your sunny positive thoughts posts when the Flames lose.

Posts like this are not needed on this forum. Stick to talking about the game as opposed to attacking members with petty insults.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Gulutzen showed emotion behind the bench, mixed lines up and finally called a time out. I Dang near fell over

He has been fired up (well for him) the past few games. I think he senses his time is running out.

[RM14]

Originally Posted by Red

Why is he there to screen when GG said that he doesn't want point shots?

He didn't say that. He said one timer's from the point are not the be all end all.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Sorry I just can't get over this. Like how are we in December and still using Brouwer on the powerplay?! It's just infuriating. It's just unfathomably stupid. WTF? I guess we just waste a season because of this stupidity?? Special teams has become SO critical in today's NHL.

Okay I'm done. Sorry.

This just it, don't the coaches watch game film at all?

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by dieHARDflameZ

The D has not been the issue for the past half dozen games or so. They’re actually playing fairly well. Two goals against tonight were a direct result of brutal turnovers by forwards.

Their record in the past dozen games would suggest they are mediocre.

[Da_Chief]

Ferland was awful
Smith was awful
Backlund was awful

Hathaway on any line and he gets the other guys going. Solid player.

Gaudreau needs to stay up or get the puck deep on the winning goal for SJ. Was not a penalty.

Our PP for the whole season has been garbage, yet they keep trying the same thing over and over and over and over again. Maddening.

Tkachuk needs to play on an offensive line. He can be so much more productive.

4 line got praise from the radio and tv guys, not sure what they're watching,

Bennett / Janko were solid as well.

Rittich in next game. Scratch Ferland. 4th line is a lost cause, no point trying to change them.

[dieHARDflameZ]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

There record in the past dozen games would suggest they are mediocre.

The team has been mediocre but I’m not pinning the losses on their D core as of late which is what you were implying earlier.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by getoverit

Gulutzen showed emotion behind the bench, mixed lines up and finally called a time out. I Dang near fell over