[GT] Flames Vs. Caps

[zamler]

Smith is playing up to his potential allowing a goal every 4-5 shots.

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by joejoe3

Does someone have the stats on the following?

How many goals had smith given up on opposition’s first shot?
How many goals had smith given up in last minute of a period?

Unfortunately the last minute goals have been on both our goalies, if it's on them I guess

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

He could not flop around on the ice and follow his juicy ass rebound like a competent nhl goalie

Man, I don't know what some of you are watching. Smith stopped a shot that was deflected hilariously late en route to his goal, and he got the first rebound after the puck was bouncing around in his crease. By that point, he was still crouching -- not a flop in sight -- trying to find the puck in the midst of the traffic in his crease. At that point, it's long past time for a Flame to get that puck as far away from the net as possible, but both Flames defenders near the crease got turned around, and the puck bounced directly to Jaskin.

Blaming that goal on Smith is the definition of subjective viewing. Man, I'm sick of every goal being his fault. That one is almost 100% on the defense's terrible awareness.

[AC]

Originally Posted by Jore

this is so ####ing brutal. i'm so sick of smith

1st goal was off his turnover, but was a while after and a close in tip.

2nd was a close in tip and 2 players got multiple whacks at the loose puck with bad defending.

Can't blame him IMO. The refusal to shoot for the majority of that period was the issue.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Abstract

The determination of some to blame Smith for every single goal is tiresome to say the least.

It's embarrassing as a fellow Flames fan to read sometimes.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Abstract

The determination of some to blame Smith for every single goal is tiresome to say the least.

I had nothing to say about the first goal. But on that second one he really should have controlled that rebound.

[dammage79]

Neat! Smith's in net and a GT becomes filled with predictable, insufferable, repetitive whining about Mike Smith. News Flash, no one cares that you know Smith isn't the best, because we all know. Crying about it changes nothing.

Move on already.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Just got home, judging by the usual comments I'm guessing neither goal was Smith's fault?

[Gaskal]

Originally Posted by Abstract

The determination of some to blame Smith for every single goal is tiresome to say the least.

He's certainly giving them no shortage of ammunition.

Goes both ways.

[timbit]

I know I don’t have to go home, but I have to leave.

Enjoy the game.

Kootenay was right.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by codynw

I had nothing to say about the first goal. But on that second one he really should have controlled that rebound.

First goal was obviously his fault...he turned it over in the first place

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Man, I don't know what some of you are watching. Smith stopped a shot that was deflected hilariously late en route to his goal, and he got the first rebound after the puck was bouncing around in his crease. By that point, he was still crouching -- not a flop in sight -- trying to find the puck in the midst of the traffic in his crease. At that point, it's long past time for a Flame to get that puck as far away from the net as possible, but both Flames defenders near the crease got turned around, and the puck bounced directly to Jaskin.

Blaming that goal on Smith is the definition of subjective viewing. Man, I'm sick of every goal being his fault. That one is almost 100% on the defense's terrible awareness.

Well I don't know what you were watching either. I have reviewed it multiple times and I see a guy who had a clear chance to cover that puck if he is not floundering around. A goalie with normal sound positioning stops that and covers it every time.

[Stay Golden]

Mike Smith is nothing but back luck, bad karma for the Flames. And it is when he gives away these ties or go ahead goals.
The team is pushing the right way collectively and he goes the opposite direction, far too often. It has become Mike Smith's pattern.
Just cant stand him on the team any longer.

[Abstract]

Originally Posted by codynw

I had nothing to say about the first goal. But on that second one he really should have controlled that rebound.

He made the save on the tip in front and then the first rebound. Really, what point would you blame the D if not then?

[codynw]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Move on already.

NEVER!!!!l

[Huntingwhale]

Wow those Caps announcers are absolutely brutal. Among the worst I've ever heard. Made me bored and tired listening to a couple minutes of them.

[TheScorpion]

Man, can we get Gaudreauvertime in here or something? We need something that all of CP can collectively agree about.

[sa226]

I like how Backlund looks interviewers dead in the eye every time they're asking questions.

Most guys will look straight ahead or down.

I've strangely noticed this every time an interview with Backlund pops up.

[BigBrodieFan]

Caps are so physical. Flames need to keep focusing on out-skating them, like Backs did. What a goal.

[dino7c]

If any other player turns over the puck and it winds up in the net we will be talking about them in the GT too...especially if its a guy who has had a history of facking up this season