[PGT] Anemic offense, Flames lose 2-1

[ForeverFlameFan]

Game 6 will be the most important game of the season.

This is where we can see whether or not it is worth retaining the current core. Can they play well in this elimination game, or are they going to falter once more?

If Thursday is our last game then I would hope we are getting some big changes with the core. It's not just the Flames that are needing core changes in comparison to other teams in the league, so there could be a lot of shake ups.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

That post is a lot different than "#### you Johnny you ####ing bum".

Not really.

[AustinL_NHL]

At this point, the Flames are paying Gaudreau $6.75M to be a PP specialist in the Playoffs

[Gaudreau is a Ninja]

Gaudreau is a ninja! He disappears without a trace

[Cecil Terwilliger]

I have the following Flames jerseys.

Baertschi, Jagr, Gaudreau.

All retro Flames.

You all better pray I don’t buy a Tkachuk next.

[burn_this_city]

As Flames fans you had to know we were boned when they tied and won the last game.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by timbit

Just my opinion, he was just short of being horrendous.

You've always hated him. Where is your criticism of our useless Captain? He has to shoulder some of the blame for our piss poor playoff performances the past 7 years?

[Roof-Daddy]

Should probably blow this thing up, team is not good enough and never will be with this core. Maybe that's just me though.

[AC]

nm, I made things personal unfairly.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by AC

I've been a huge fan for his entire career, but I am completely done with Gaudreau.

He's soft, unable to accomplish anything in the NHL playoffs, and downright selfish with his choices. Misses the net with a slapper that clears the zone on the PP, passes into Dallas skates, or to double covered teammates, plus he's unable and/or unwilling to commit defensively. Not to mention his well publicized lack of commitment off-ice.

Our 3rd line has been our best line by far, and Gaudreau has been a blackhole in almost every single game. Plus he blew his defensive coverage in the last minute of Game 2 for the winner. Just the complete opposite of a playoff performer.

He's a $6.75M PP specialist who is looking for a raise. But don't worry, he's "just unlucky".

Agreed.

Wish Johnny the best, but he seems checked out. I think he really wants to be playing elsewhere.

Time to try and get Hall (if available) and move Gaudreau for assets. It's time for a core change.

[FlamesFanInEdmonton]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Some people just need to take a step back. At this point it has to be for theatre to post some of these rage posts.

Would agree if this wasn’t the damn song and dance we get from this team every single f’in year. It’s so exhausting.

[KipperFaNaTic]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Gaudreau, Monahan, Giordano and Lindholm completely ghost their team in the playoffs yet again.

It is so unsurprising that it is heart breaking.

Dallas ratchets up the intensity in game 2, 80% of the roster cowers in the corner and the coach turns a blind eye.

The core is trash. Rebuild it.

Agreed... when a team pushes back hard you don't shy away but instead you push back harder. I saw it today after the Klingberg goal. The flames didn't seem confident in their ability to tie up the game.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Good chances happen all the time without a shot on net

Unfortunately goals hardly ever do.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

I'm dissapointed. I hope the next isnt the last

Yeah, I think this team's core is completely rotten and it infuriates me beyond belief.

...but I don't want Flames hockey to end. This has been a fun few weeks after months of nothing but bad news.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think the Flames can still win this series. Tkachuk needs to come back though.

Love the optimism. I’m not going to think about things until the start of Game 6.

Enjoy the warm weather til then guys!

[EVERLAST]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think the Flames can still win this series. Tkachuk needs to come back though.

I'd rather Tkachuk have his brain. If he's to play again let it be at no risk .
He's the heart and soul of this team and the future captain.

Well have to wait as 2020 just wasn't our year.

[Table 5]

Matthew Tkachuk, please save us!

[Atodaso]

It hurts me to even say it, but if you can get a similar package to what Boston got for Kessel for a Gaudreau trade, you do it.

Two top 10 1sts and a decent 2nd rounder.

That being said, I'd imagine it would involve atleast a roster player coming back.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by AC

Why? I see the green text but don't get what you're driving at.

Did you get called out for saying the same thing or am I missing something?

No. I'm saying Johnny deserves every bit of criticism including "#### you" and everything else. All fair game if you ask me he's paid huge money to be the guy.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Gaudreau, Monahan, Giordano and Lindholm completely ghost their team in the playoffs yet again.

It is so unsurprising that it is heart breaking.

Dallas ratchets up the intensity in game 2, 80% of the roster cowers in the corner and the coach turns a blind eye.

The core is trash. Rebuild it.

While it is on the players it has a lot to do with coaching. Sutter talked about how he has these specific tasks that he would give his players within the game. He knows how to push buttons to make players play harder, creating and "us against the world" mentality We are not seeing a focus driven team. That was a piss poor effort to come back in the 3rd.