[GT] Flames v. Pens

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I haven't read a single post in this game thread, but based on the importance of this game and the back and forth nature, I'm betting it's been a real roller coaster of love and hate.

Would I be correct?

Atrocious start, but for the most part solid after that.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Consistency. The best goalies are consistent. I know he's not a full time NHLer yet, but Gillies needs to be far more consistent if he hopes to have an NHL career.

If I'm not mistaken coming into this game Gillies is at .910 Jarry 0.911. Where do you think Gillies should be at?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by zamler

So you want him to make the saves, but when he does big deal. I see.

He needs to make more of them consistently....this is the NHL and he has already allowed 2 bad ones of three goals.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by zamler

If I'm not mistaken coming into this game Gillies is at .910 Jarry 0.911. Where do you think Gillies should be at?

Save percentage doesn't mean much if you let in some big softies, especially if they're momentum changers.

See: Elliott, Brian.

[calgarybornnraised]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I haven't read a single post in this game thread, but based on the importance of this game and the back and forth nature, I'm betting it's been a real roller coaster of love and hate.

Would I be correct?

I'm pretty sure you know the answer to this if you have read any GT this year.

[colbym72]

Gillies has been good for one softie a game

[skcli]

We know we can score if mobilizing the D. We have the skills, the coach just need to let the players play to their strength. Go Flames !

[Delthefunky]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Ryan Leslie >>>>> Roger Millions

I like Leslie too, but Roger isn’t THAT bad, I don’t mind him. But Roger Millions >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gene Principe

[Flash Walken]

gillies doesnt look amazing or anything but to me he looks like an acceptable NHL goalie.

Goals go in, but I feel like I've seen fewer of the back breaking stinkers from him than from rittich for example.

He looks like a young goalie but not a 'bad' goalie. Jake Allen looked like a 'bad' goalie, but I don't think that's Gillies.

The team has to rally around this guy. I know he's not exactly a kid but he's a rookie in the toughest position in the game. Give him some love out there.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

I haven't read a single post in this game thread, but based on the importance of this game and the back and forth nature, I'm betting it's been a real roller coaster of love and hate.

Would I be correct?

Up and down like a toilet seat.

Guys can go from the outhouse to the penthouse and right back to the pooper in seconds flat.

[Steve Bozek]

Watching the between-period interview Leslie and Shannon. What a contrast in professionalsm vs the Oilers’ Principe et al!

[skcli]

Originally Posted by timbit

Up and down like a toilet seat.

Guys can go from the outhouse to the penthouse and right back to the pooper in seconds flat.

No stinks though.....it is a fairly clean toilet seat for two periods

[activeStick]

Good teams don't allow goals in the last minute of periods... Wait....

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Save percentage doesn't mean much if you let in some big softies, especially if they're momentum changers.

See: Elliott, Brian.

I don't think anyone excepts Gillies to suddenly become Mike Smith. Flames need to be able to win games when their goalie is not standing on his head.

But hey we're still in this, very winnable game.

[Flash Walken]

I like Ryan Leslie because I think he's a class broadcaster, not because he's a flames media broadcaster.

Would like more Leslie to be honest. Not sure what it is but I feel like his demeanor gets something extra out of his interview guests.

Give this guy more airtime.

[Delthefunky]

Originally Posted by Steve Bozek

Watching the between-period interview Leslie and Shannon. What a contrast in professionalsm vs the Oilers’ Principe et al!

The Oilers and Principe were made for each other.

[Krynn]

Lets go Chucky

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

gillies doesnt look amazing or anything but to me he looks like an acceptable NHL goalie.

Goals go in, but I feel like I've seen fewer of the back breaking stinkers from him than from rittich for example.

He looks like a young goalie but not a 'bad' goalie. Jake Allen looked like a 'bad' goalie, but I don't think that's Gillies.

The team has to rally around this guy. I know he's not exactly a kid but he's a rookie in the toughest position in the game. Give him some love out there.

When Rittich was limited to the work load of a backup, he never let in ANY stinkers. This is what happens when you're forced to play goalies in a starter's role before they're ready. For that reason, I give Gillies and Rittich a pass to a certain extent, but I hope this extended look gives them an awareness of what they need to do to get to the next level. I'm hopeful that either of them will be ready to play in at least a tandem role after Smith's contract is up next year.

Never give up on a young goalie unless they're absolutely terrible...and even then think twice.

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Delthefunky

I like Leslie too, but Roger isn’t THAT bad, I don’t mind him. But Roger Millions >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gene Principe

For sure, I just meant it in more of a sense of how darn good Leslie is at his job rather than really throwing shade at Millions lol. Millions is infinitely better than Principe.

[zamler]

Hamilton is playing well.