[PGT] Bolts 7 Flames 4. Flames blow a third-period lead and lose for the 6th straight game

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by New Era

Did that look like a team ready to play in the 3rd period? Did that look like a coach who had the pulse of his team, especially his goaltender? I can't believe there are still people who will defend Glen Gulutzan.

Not overall but it was certainly goal tending that cost them this game

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

The coaches, for some reason, didn't pull Smith earlier. They didn't call a damn timeout. They do so, so much wrong and I'm starting to really hate watching this team

For as well as he has played Rittich hasn't been sharp in the couple times he's had to play the relief role.
At what point do people start to hold the players accountable? Serious question.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

What's going to be lost(and I understand why) is that this was a great bounce back from the shock of Tuesday night. The Flames played well, but Mike Smith didn't. Goals change games, there's no way around that and he let in some real soft ones tonight and it flat out cost them the game.

As much as this sucks, there are still 30 games to go, that's a lot. 2 points out of home ice for the playoffs, which is obviously not much of an advantage, but my point remains. 2 points out of 2nd in the division.

Tonight was a good effort from the guys in front of Smith. Just not from Smith himself. Move on to the next one.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

Who do you think the Islanders will take? Brady tkachuk?

Nah they're definitely getting Dahlin.

[TheScorpion]

Gulutzan will throw Gaudreau next.

[Erick Estrada]

Not much you can say as this one's all on Smith. Maybe the worst goaltending performance in years as it was a horror show. Fans have been sent home unhappy far too often this season.

[killer_carlson]

I am in Ft. Mac and caught the last part of the 3rd on the radio broadcast. I really like Wills and Loubardias.

Here was Loubardias' comments at the end of the game:

For the first, and only time, this season, the Flames lost the game because they didn't get enough saves.

[shadowlord]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Explain, how in the hell is that game on the coaches?

One bad game is not on the coaches, but the 6 straight losses and terrible home record over the season so far.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by jg13

To see who the Isles draft with our lottery pick?

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

To watch the Flames sitting on their hands watching other teams use their first few picks?

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[1qqaaz]

I wanted Gulutzan fired a month ago.
I wanted him fired yesterday, and I want him fired now.
No, it's not emotion. It's just obvious.

Anyways, the better goalie won tonight. Smith has been so consistent, can't be too mad.
Rittich probably needs more starts.

[Rejean31]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

Misplaced anger abounds. That was a goalie problem tonight. Not a Gully issue.

The last two seasons have been a Gully issue! I want him gone so bad.

[dino7c]

Flames should have beat the top two teams in the league...lost em both

[F1ameOn]

Originally Posted by nik-

I can't wait for the draft!

Can’t wait till trade deadline

[browna]

And watching those highlights, Bennett with a lazy giveaway on that tying goal in the third.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by New Era

Did that look like a team ready to play in the 3rd period? Did that look like a coach who had the pulse of his team, especially his goaltender? I can't believe there are still people who will defend Glen Gulutzan.

They outshot the Lightning 19-9 fer chrissakes....so yeah the team was ready.

The goalie...not so much.

[Ozy_Flame]

I actually don't think the coaches really had much to do with this loss, too many soft goals allowed . . . if goaltending was tight, my guess is this game is in overtime and we at least get the loser point.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by transplant99

So I guess Cooper really screwed up when he didn't pull Vasilevsky...right?

The difference is Cooper has a history of being a good, if not great head coach who has his team in first place in the league. He gets the benefit of the doubt, Gulutzan has been mediocre his entire career so he does not.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Wild GM

For as well as he has played Rittich hasn't been sharp in the couple times he's had to play the relief role.
At what point do people start to hold the players accountable? Serious question.

I mean, we can debate this all day -- and you make a valid point. But I look at this team and this team just doesn't know how to get ready to play a full 60 minutes. Gulutzan's refusal to call timeouts or speak to his team is so concerning. I just really don't feel confident in this coach, and I don't think the players do, either.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Not much you can say as this one's all on Smith. Maybe the worst goaltending performance in years as it was a horror show. Fans have been sent home unhappy far too often this season.

Seems like this season, the Flames are gonna be stinkers at home. Gonna have to be godly on the road to sneak into the playoffs.

[SebC]

It's too bad the innovation the Flames are displaying in finding ways to blow leads can't be directed into curing cancer or something.