[PGT] Knights 4 Flames 0

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by Mike F

How much toughness do Vegas, Tampa, Pittsburgh, and Nashville have in their top 9 forwards?

We left that era a while ago.

Toughness in the sense of being hard to play against is a feature the Flames don’t have. Doesn’t have to mean goons. We all agree they don’t really factor in anymore

Let’s start with taking away time and space from shooters.

[1qqaaz]

I disagree with the people who say the Flames priority should be toughness.

Sure, it was a problem tonight.
But the team needs more skill. A lot more. Especially on the 3/4th lines.

I hope Smith doesn't play the next game.

[Karl]

What a lame duck season.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Locke

For those keeping score the Flames paid 0 for Stewart.

Not sure they’re getting their money’s worth.

[shadowlord]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Oh no, don't get me wrong, I was relaying what I understood from the explanation I heard from Steinberg on the radio about two weeks ago. If someone who knows better can clarify it by all means please do. Steinberg said it pretty much just as I tried to. I didn't know a thing about the term before then, just thought I'd pass along the same thing I'd heard.

I think what Steinberg was saying was that *if* Tre did put try to lottery-protect the Flames 1st rounder (and Steinberg's admits he didn't know if Tre did or did not attempt this) then NYI may have replied that the trade was a no-go.

Tre (and everyone else, including media & fans) were pretty confident we were a playoff team, so it wasn't worth walking away from the deal over it.

Again, this is a pretty big "if" here. But essentially, Steinberg was saying that Tre isn't stupid, nor is Snow. They full-well knew about conditional picks and lottery protection clauses and like lottery-protection is not something Tre would accidentally omit or try to slip under the radar of the deal.

[nik-]

I'm beginning to think we're in trouble of not getting home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by jg13

Out of thanks, but this is amazing. Well done!

[pylon]

“But, but. Corsi!!!!! Fenwick!!! High danger chances!!!!”

I’m sure all the stats nerds are rubbing one out to today’s stat sheet, as I’m sure we won the Excel 2007 fight for another day.

If there’s any proof reliance on these bs stats are frikking meaningless in the real world, I invite anyone to analyze the last three Flames games.

What column calcultes killer instinct and desperation? Because that’s the column the Flames lose in night in, night out.

[monkeyman]

Originally Posted by nik-

I'm beginning to think we're in trouble of not getting home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

don't worry Nik, I can assure you, that will not be a problem this year.

[CliffFletcher]

Well yeah, you'd have to be pretty dumb to think not making the pick conditional was an oversight on Treliving's part. There was a bidding war for Hamonic. Treliving got desperate and kept upping the bidding after the other teams backed out. It was a serious misjudgement. You don't pay a 1st and two 2nds for a supporting piece like Hamonic.

[Barca]

Originally Posted by pylon

“But, but. Corsi!!!!! Fenwick!!! High danger chances!!!!”

I’m sure all the stats nerds are rubbing one out to today’s stat sheet, as I’m sure we won the Excel 2007 fight for another day.

If there’s any proof reliance on these bs stats are frikking meaningless in the real world, I invite anyone to analyze the last three Flames games.

What column calcultes killer instinct and desperation? Because that’s the column the Flames lose in night in, night out.

those stats are only for moral victories lol

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by 1qqaaz

I disagree with the people who say the Flames priority should be toughness.

In my post a few pages back, I was talking more mental toughness, not necessarily physical toughness. These guys are a fragile bunch. I think a more experienced and proven coaching staff could definitely help with this issue.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by pylon

What column calcultes killer instinct and desperation? Because that’s the column the Flames lose in night in, night out.

It's the G column, man. YOU CAN PUT IT IN THE 'G' COLUMN!!

[FireGilbert]

Stick a fork in them. Most disappointing season since 2010.

[jg13]

This guy on overtime right now sounds like hes about to cry

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by pylon

“But, but. Corsi!!!!! Fenwick!!! High danger chances!!!!”

I’m sure all the stats nerds are rubbing one out to today’s stat sheet, as I’m sure we won the Excel 2007 fight for another day.

If there’s any proof reliance on these bs stats are frikking meaningless in the real world, I invite anyone to analyze the last three Flames games.

What column calcultes killer instinct and desperation? Because that’s the column the Flames lose in night in, night out.

I think it's hard to deny the Flames looked good in the 1st period. The underlying numbers support it, too.

The problem is when this team faces any sort of adversity, they crumble. That's coaching. The Xs and Os look good, but that's only half of a coaches job.

[stang]

Originally Posted by dino7c

People are arguing with themselves...as far as I know not one CP member wants GG back next season.

I vote he stays

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Stick a fork in them. Most disappointing season since 2010.

Definitely. There's a lot of talent on this roster, and it feels like we've completely wasted 2 years of it with this incompetent coaching staff, and an inability to properly utilize the team's strengths. Take the PP for example. If we had even an average NHL caliber PP system, we'd very likely be sitting in a playoff spot right now.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

I think it's hard to deny the Flames looked good in the 1st period. The underlying numbers support it, too.

The problem is when this team faces any sort of adversity, they crumble. That's coaching. The Xs and Os look good, but that's only half of a coaches job.

I’m afraid that mental toughness you are referring to is not just coaching.

[zamler]

I wouldn't mind seeing Gully coaching in Edmonton to be quite honest.