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

[SuperMatt18]

In reality this is probably just Karma for that 14/15 season.

Must be how every team that played us that season felt.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Funny part is outside of the last two months there isn’t that much history there with the coach letting it get out of hand resulting in a blown lead.

This team has actually been automatic in the 3rd under GG, and usually don’t blow leads. If anything the complaint in the past was that they couldn’t come back when down in the third.

Something happened in the last 2 months though (and really the last two weeks) that has just killed the teams confidence in the 3rd when holding a lead.

You remember the playoffs last year right?

[blender]

This sucks, but adversity can be a good thing for a team that's learning what it takes to win.

I think there is a real danger that firing the coach of this team could send the wrong message about accountability.

They can fight through it.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Fair enough...is he interested? Who are his assistants? Are the ownership group willing to pay a coach to not coach?

His assistants are Gelinas and Tippett. Ownership has already paid coaches not to coach multiple times, so not inconceivable.

[Racki]

When Gulutzan is relieved of his duties this April I hope that Huska is part of the new coaching staff as one of the assistants. He was known as a bit of a defenseman whisperer in junior. I'm sure he could get more out of that group than Paul Jerrard.

I'd also like to see someone run the power play that didn't come over after being fired by a team that had a horrible power play.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by pylon

Wait a sec. Weren’t you a massive glue gun fan boy? So much so you started a thread and tantrumed at anyone who disagreed?

Or am I thinking of someone else?

He finally made it to the station

[TheAlpineOracle]

if Tippett is going to be the replacement, I’d rather just stay the course.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

if Tippett is going to be the replacement, I’d rather just stay the course.

Tippett is MILES better than Gulutzan. He's even won a playoff game before.

[Metro Gnome]

Originally Posted by transplant99

So Mike Smiths goaltending is explained by poor ES players to start a period? (4th line was the best line on the ice tonight BTW)

Thats pure and utter garbage. I think Kent Wilson is a hack BTW.

Did you know I sometimes stop by this site too?

The quote you see is me responding to people asking me about coaching tonight. Before that, I was very vocal about this being almost all on goaltending. Calgary outplayed TBay in aggregate. They deserved better. The list included were minor quibbles I had with GG's decision making, but they weren't offered as THE REASON for the loss.

As for being a "hack", that's your opinion I guess. I have dedicated years of my life to studying the game in great detail, both in terms of statistical analysis and scouting. I have hand counted stats and created my own databases to aid my writing. I have contemporaries and former peers contributing in front offices and I have been interviewed by analytical departments for input into advanced stats. I'm a published writer, and a former chief editor of a network of sites that are now some of the largest independent sports sites in Canada.

I'm certainly not perfect and not always right, but I put a lot of work and effort into my work and I stand by it.

[Housley4Prez]

Originally Posted by bluck

He also tweeted that he disagreed with the move to pull Smith. Francis is a moron

How could Smith possibly play after he smashed his goalie stick?

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

if Tippett is going to be the replacement, I’d rather just stay the course.

Can I ask why?

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Tippett is MILES better than Gulutzan. He's even won a playoff game before.

His Coyote teams were the most boring hockey I’ve ever watched.

[TheScorpion]

Dave Tippett managed to take the Coyotes to a 50-win season a year after they won 36. He wouldn't be my first choice but he'd be eons better than Gulutzan

[badradio]

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.

What are you talking about? Did you watch last season at all? Hiller and Elliott had games like this almost once a week.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Metro Gnome

Did you know I sometimes stop by this site too?

The quote you see is me responding to people asking me about coaching tonight. Before that, I was very vocal about this being almost all on goaltending. Calgary outplayed TBay in aggregate. They deserved better. The list included were minor quibbles I had with GG's decision making, but they weren't offered as THE REASON for the loss.

As for being a "hack", that's your opinion I guess. I have dedicated years of my life to studying the game in great detail, both in terms of statistical analysis and scouting. I have hand counted stats and created my own databases to aid my writing. I have contemporaries and former peers contributing in front offices and I have been interviewed by analytical departments for input into advanced stats. I'm a published writer, and a former chief editor of a network of sites that are now some of the largest independent sports sites in Canada.

I'm certainly not perfect and not always right, but I put a lot of work and effort into my work and I stand by it.

Wow. You got told bro.

[Corral]

Originally Posted by keenan87

I don't know man. When you trade your first round pick, you better be an above average team.

In this case, you would be in the boat of firing Treliving right? Obviously he had too high expectations..

I think he overpaid for Hamonic because he really wants the guy in the top 4 D when this team is really contending - in 2 or 3 years- and paid the price to get him now. His expectations are - as someone else was pointing out in the Treliving bashing thread - properly longer term. If you think your team is contending in 2 or 3 years - that first round pick isn't of much use for that run.

[fire_starter]

I'm on board with Tippett.

Hell i'd even hire Capuano.

[Housley4Prez]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Good to get these ugly stinkers out of the way before the playoffs, unlike last year.

Before the playoffs we're likely not to make?

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Do you not think that Rittich might be a tad bit rusty after all the breaks because our coach rarely uses him, even in back to back scenarios.

Is Smith going to play 70 games? He’s probably going to burn out sooner rather than later if that’s the case.

Rittich has looked great in starts but indeed not great in relief duty. Which takes a different mental make-up. So that may be something he needs to work on. He doesn't look ready when coming in.

But yes I would give him some more starts. But I don't know if that will address his relief play.

[pylon]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I mean, if you want to lynch people for having non-static opinions, then sure -- god, I loved Glue Gun. I referenced in that post how he was coaching rather well earlier in the season, doing a good job of motivating his stars... and the team was playing well. But man oh man has he made this team tough to watch lately.

I would say that your accusation of me having "tantrumed" is a little condescending, though.

What was there to love?

The guy has been a flaccid hire since day one, and it’s been painfully obvious. He’s a terrible coach, Eakins terrible. The team wins despite him.

I honestly believe we have some posters in this site with more knoweledge and could get more out of the team. His lineup choices are beyond imbecilic.