[GT] Predators vs Flames

[skcli]

Excellent first period

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I would rather get dominated in a scoreless first period and regroup than dominate and let the Preds regroup. Sigh.

I "kinda" get what you're saying but that's still ridiculous in my eyes.

Flames are doing plenty right in the first 20. Why can't they keep it going?

[DynamRyan]

The Oilers might be a part of the next outdoor game in Canada. Hot take, Friedman.


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[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Why not dominate a scoreless first and continue in the second?

Because the Flames don't do that. They rest on their laurels after a period like that. Hope I am wrong tonight.

[Kybb79]

We need the first goal!!

[Backstop]

Originally Posted by DynamRyan

The Oilers might be a part of the next outdoor game in Canada. Hot take, Friedman.


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I’m ok with that if the plan is to have them work the concessions.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by socalwingfan

He does that for 1 PP a game, then reverts back to the same old thing when they don’t score

Has he done that before? Sure. Is it a constant thing where the same pattern happens? I would be surprised if that were actually true. I don't have the desire to do the homework on it but more than happy to be proven wrong.

[Mike F]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Except put Ferland in the Brouwer spot and move Janko to the Versteeg/Ferland spot. But yeah, virtually nothing.

I'll repeat: He did. But it's otherwise the same players, in the same positions, with the same breakout, attempted zone entry, and offensive zone strategy.

I can predict everything the Flames do once they begin moving the puck out of their end. No doubt opposing teams with professional scouts and coaches can as well.

[the2bears]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I would rather get dominated in a scoreless first period and regroup than dominate and let the Preds regroup. Sigh.

Are those the only two choices?

[Torchdemall]

Originally Posted by Mike F

I'll repeat: He did. But it's otherwise the same players, in the same positions, with the same breakout, attempted zone entry, and offensive zone strategy.

I can predict everything the Flames do once they begin moving the puck out of their end. No doubt opposing teams with professional scouts and coaches can as well.

One thing that looked different was a bit more hustle tenacity and hitting from the players. Need more, but it’s a start, can’t expect them to make sweeping changes given their tendency otherwise.

Oh look another PP! Let’s see how it goes!

[jessnuts]

Lol remember when the “corkscrew” was allowed to be a legitimate defensive play. It even earned a guy a roster spot on Canada’s worst Olympic hockey team since NHLers were allowed to participate

[mdubz]

We may never score another PP goal

[N-E-B]

Flames are playing well but we have to start burying a few.

[Yoho]

Much better power play.

[Torchdemall]

Great physical play, good to see!

[Gaskal]

Hoo boy, that puck looked like it bounced behind Smith from the broadcast angle into the net, but it was behind the net. Sphincter definitely tightened on that one.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Gaudreau's first pass on zone entry usually goes to Monahan. That last PP it worked once and failed once. That's an area where Monahan can improve on or they can try someone else.

Ideally it should be someone great at handling the puck (fast hands).

[OldSam]

Good PK so far.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Because the Flames don't do that. They rest on their laurels after a period like that. Hope I am wrong tonight.

Pretty good start to the 2nd.

[GranteedEV]

Stajan and btouwer uh oh