[GT] Game 5 - vs. Avalanche

[Kybb79]

Originally Posted by redforever

Flames are not a slow team. They have not skated like regular season but they are not slow.

The Avs have slowed them down...there is a difference.

Yeah they are playing scared. They can't battle.

[killer_carlson]

Originally Posted by Jbo

Tkachuk

Rasmus

[MoBiBu]

McLean pointing out Grubauer's dive and thinking about MacKinnon's theatrics... maybe the Flames just need some acting coaches for next season?

[N-E-B]

I’m not mad. I’m not disappointed. I’m just straight up sad. What an awful performance in the playoffs. Truly awful.

[doncherry]

Well we know how to own third periods, #### everything and go do it

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

What was MacLean saying about the goal?

That the defender hugged Bennett and Grubauer sold it.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Jore

he set up brodie, set up gaudreau deep from of his own zone for a breakway (something monahan has only done 3 on 3) and had more zone entries and hits than monahan has had the whole series

Exactly low bar...you aren't gonna win with Bennett as your top player. Look at his chances for and against for the series.

[Flames0910]

Maclean’s right about the defensemen pulling in Bennet. Kelley is write about how the league sees it, but I think Ron caught the detail the league overlooked because they were too caught up in supporting the original call on ice, rather than looking at it objectively.

Not sure I agree on Grubauer selling it though, that’s a step too far IMO

[Poison]

So noone is going to pitchfork Johnny on this witch hunt? Really? Just Janko, Mony and Brodie? (All rightfully so)

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

What was MacLean saying about the goal?

Said it should have counted as Johnson wrapped his arm around Sam.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Bennett has tried hard and made some hits (this is his game) Its not like he has done anything spectacular...just a low bar

Well, yeah, low bar because he’s a third liner playing up the lineup and playing well.

Nothing wrong with heaping praise on the guy. He’s absolutely elevated his game. The exact type of middle six guy every team needs.

[Buff]

The poor officiating had indeed hurt the Flames. But not as much as the Flames effort and effectiveness. The Flames killed themselves.

Go ahead and be upset with officials, I get it because I am too but don't blame them for the Flames losses. We have had zero drive and zero battle.

100% all of this is on the Flames.

[TheSquatch]

Originally Posted by redforever

Flames are not a slow team. They have not skated like regular season but they are not slow.

The Avs have slowed them down...there is a difference.

I am ... not so sure. I was watching the Islanders-Penguins games and thinking "WOW that's fast hockey." I don't think the Flames have that in them, to be honest. Our top line isn't fast. Period. Gaudrea is shifty, not fast. Monahan, not fast. Slow. Lindholm not bad, but not fast.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

Rasmus

Valimaki

[Jore]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Exactly low bar...you aren't gonna win with Bennett as your top player. Look at his chances for and against for the series.

that's a damn impactful game. his numbers are from playing with jankowski and neal, two guys who should not be regulars in the playoffs. look at his chances for and against away from those two

[Mitt31]

Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

What was MacLean saying about the goal?

He was a ref and it should have counted

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by direwolf

So anybody have any ideas on how to get us over the playoff hump next season? We have a pretty good team, as the regular season proved. But we're clearly missing some of those playoff intangibles, like toughness, speed, and tenacity.

At this point I'm not opposed to trading a couple of soft players like Monahan and Brodie to try and fill some of those holes. Thoughts?

I think we need to actually make some substantial moves at the trade deadline if it looks like we are playoff bound. I'm all for going strong on some playoff rentals. Brad has been too passive and reserved and has been committed to his core. It should be obvious by now that they need more for the playoffs. If any team needs some rentals it is Calgary.

[Mathgod]

When was the last time this team had an elite #1 centre? Iggy never got to play with one and now Johnny hasn't had the chance to play with one. Maybe that has been the missing ingredient all these years?

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Poison

So noone is going to pitchfork Johnny on this witch hunt? Really? Just Janko, Mony and Brodie? (All rightfully so)

hahaha he is all this board complained about in period 1

At least he's creating chances

[keeper34]

Hopefully the Flames organization won't ask for $150 for a press box seat next time. Patfattic team effort