[GT] Flames vs. The Knights of Gold from Las Vegas. Ni!

[flames_fan13]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

Why the hell does GG trust Brouwer so much? It’s mind boggling

Who else can he play? The scratched players (Glass, Stewart and Shore) don't fit the role or are downgrades. Bennett has had a disappointing season, Jankowski has cooled down from the start of the season, Hathaway isn't going fit on the top 6. This season has been defined by our disappointing powerplay and our third line lack of offensive production.

Since Tkachuk has gone down the lack of depth with offensive skill has become really apparent. Versteeg has only played a game since returning so he is going to take time to get back to game speed which unfortunately is something we don't have.

[kevman]

On the bright side, a bunch of us in attendance are about to get a dozen free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the shutout. There is always a bright side...

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by NewFan

Team needs to shoot more as they need an excuse after the game. As usual.

But how are the advanced stats?!? I’m sure the flames are dominating high danger scoring chances.

“The flames dominated scoring chances and corsi” -pat steinberg

[jg13]

Have we had a single 3 on 2, 2 on 1 or breakaway this game?

I missed the first period but wow we don't even look remotely dangerous at all. Easiest shutout of the season

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by TheOnlyBilko

Well at least we have the draft loterry to look forward too. Real good draft with a couple potential franchise players!! Oh wait a minute we don't even have a draft pick cause Treliving didn't lottery protect our pick in a fabulous draft. Guess he just assumed the Flames would be awesome this year

What an original thought

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by flames_fan13

Who else can he play? The scratched players (Glass, Stewart and Shore) don't fit the role or are downgrades. Bennett has had a disappointing season, Jankowski has cooled down from the start of the season, Hathaway isn't going fit on the top 6. This season has been defined by our disappointing powerplay and our third line lack of offensive production.

Since Tkachuk has gone down the lack of depth with offensive skill has become really apparent. Versteeg has only played a game since returning so he is going to take time to get back to game speed which unfortunately is something we don't have.

He’s putting Brouwer on the second line. He is the slowest guy on the ice. Hell I’d rather move kulak or Hamilton up to play wing. Would be more effective.

Bennett has been great this game

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Good work guys. 4-0. Getting outplayed all over the place. Quibble with the linesman over an icing call.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by jg13

Have we had a single 3 on 2, 2 on 1 or breakaway this game?

I missed the first period but wow we don't even look remotely dangerous at all. Easiest shutout of the season

No team has looked like they’re skating in the Nevada desert.

[GullFoss]

Originally Posted by timbit

The first period has to be a tremendous disappointment to the naysayers.

Favorite part is when some try to dissect and criticize systems. LOL.

Strong play and high energy period by the Flames.

Originally Posted by GullFoss

Sure...but (1) most of the flames' high quality chances actually ended up either with no-shot or shots that missed the net and (2) they didn't score.

So naysayers will say, this is exactly the issue. The fundamental premise of naysayers is that GG hockey controls the play but doesn't generate enough top quality scoring chances. There we're no high quality odd man rushes by the flames (2-on-1s, 3-on-2s, etc), the PP didn't force MAF to make any high quality saves.

When the shots are 19-6 and the flames don't score...i think it actually suggests the nay-sayers are right...

Originally Posted by GioforPM

How many odd man rushes did the great Knights have?

So just to summarize

• That's two goals for the VGK on odd man rushes by my count...and none for the flames
  
• And that's one goal for the VGK on the PP and none for the flames

[csnarpy]

Bright spot! Look who my bud ran into into at today’s game

[JT96912]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

How can he use this as an excuse? They didn't get injured until near the end of the season. GG was bad right off the bat, that first game against Edmonton was a signature of GG. He's a bad bad coach and won't own up to his mistake.

I agree 100%. The problem is we all agree he should never have been hired in the first place. BT might be one of those guys (like Gully), that won't admit his mistakes and keep him. He might roll with him to start next year. Lord knows they are way too slow on ANY decisions lately. Too many to list actually. I'm just spitballin here and really hope I'm wrong.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

He’s putting Brouwer on the second line. He is the slowest guy on the ice. Hell I’d rather move kulak or Hamilton up to play wing. Would be more effective.

Bennett has been great this game

Lol Bennett has been great? Great at what exactly

[Phaneuf_Phan]

Checking in late - any fights? Oh wait nm they have Reaves and we have no one.

[flames_fan13]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

He’s putting Brouwer on the second line. He is the slowest guy on the ice. Hell I’d rather move kulak or Hamilton up to play wing. Would be more effective.

Bennett has been great this game

Moving a defenseman up is not a good option. Just because it works with Burns does not mean it will work for others. Burns is on another level. Bennett has not been consistent enough for this season to bring him up on the second line. I don't disagree that Brouwer is not a good option for the second line I just don't think we have anyone else to take his spot this season without Tkachuk. A healthy line up probably has Brouwer on the fourth line like he has been for most of the season when our forward group was healthy, outside pp time.

Edit: Plus if you put a defenseman on forward their play will suffer from fatigue.

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Lol Bennett has been great? Great at what exactly

He’s the only forward still trying to make something happen.

He’s actually skating and creating chances. But it’s shades of #### at this point. Being the best flames forward today is like being the prettiest ugly chick at the bar

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Phaneuf_Phan

Checking in late - any fights? Oh wait nm they have Reaves and we have no one.

Reaves with a dirty hit on Brodie.

[Flames Fan, Ph.D.]

Fleury hasn't needed either arm to tend the net today.

[zamler]

Do the Flames practice shooting right at the goalie? Because they are amazing at it.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by The Boy Wonder

He’s putting Brouwer on the second line. He is the slowest guy on the ice. Hell I’d rather move kulak or Hamilton up to play wing. Would be more effective.

Bennett has been great this game

Your definition of great seems to vacillate considerably.

Depending on the player, of course.

[N-E-B]

Would like to try a line of Tkachuk-Backlund-Bennett to end the season.

Not a knock on Frolik at all, but having Frolik on your third line RW might not be so bad.