[PGT] Anemic offense, Flames lose 2-1

[keenan87]

I wonder if Darryl Sutter is still interested in coming back. I think changing up the core and bringing him in can maybe take this team to a new level.

[home_sweet_dome]

As i said in the GT and got shat on from the homers on here, 13 and 23 aren't nearly good enough and this team ain't getting anywhere near a Cup with 23 as the #1C or 13 as the primary offensive threat.

People that still can't see that are delusional homers.

In 9 playoff games they've scored a few empty netters and racked up some PP points but have put up a COMBINED 1 point at even strength (not including empty netters).

Simply BRUTAL.

[N-E-B]

I think a huge issue with this team is that we don’t have a true elite top tier player. We have a bunch of really good pieces.

But we have no answers for guys like MacKinnon or Heiskanen. None.

[TheScorpion]

Time for an ounce of motivational thought.

The Flames have been in this situation, down 3-2 in a series, nine times. (Nine times? Niiiiiiiiiine times.) They have never once come back to win from that deficit.

I think it's time for that to change.

[shogged]

If I had video footage and the skills to do it, I’d put together a compilation of gaudreau in deep in the offensive zone, puck along the boards, and the opposing team picking it up completely unopposed because he can’t take the body. Happens a few times a game and it’s just so frustrating to watch.

He is going to put up 80 points in a season again, no doubt about it. But the fact that it’s all he brings to the table just isn’t enough anymore.

Sell high

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by home_sweet_dome

As i said in the GT and got shat on from the homers on here, 13 and 23 aren't nearly good enough and this team ain't getting anywhere near a Cup with 23 as the #1C or 13 as the primary offensive threat.

People that still can't see that are delusional homers.

In 9 playoff games they've scored a few empty netters and racked up some PP points but have put up a COMBINED 1 point at even strength (not including empty netters).

Simply BRUTAL.

wow you are so smart

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Biggest consistency in those 30 years?

Hiring bull!@#$ cheap head coaches.

...at least we're decent at drafting now though...but the horse!@#$ coaches need to end.

Cycle players through as needed - and a good size roster turnover is needed, but hire a coach worth a damn - and just fire the assistant coaches when you do it. Stop retaining these assistant coaches. What good have they done?

Good coaches can get more out of nothing, and a lot more out of decent players. Team's not driving the play enough.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by EVERLAST

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.

I only want him to play if he is fully cleared and feels good.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by Robbob

Really don't think people are giving the Stars enough credit, they were a round Robin team for a reason.

I think a lot of us know Dallas is a good team and even if we lose this series to them, that's OK really.

But what's not ok is the performance of our top players.
If this was the last game of our playoffs and we had just lost the series, I'd have a bunch of positives from our depth players, Talbot, much of our D but our top players have been embarrassingly useless...again.

[Reign of Fire]

I don't think the stoppage helped Gio, clearly a step behind. Very un-Gio-like.

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[Dragomir]

Originally Posted by Nelson

Unless the Flames come back, I predict there will be major offseason changes including a new coach (Peter Laviolette please) and a core player trade (Johnny). I also think we are seeing the decline of Gio. He is becoming very slow. That should mean protecting Andersson, Hanifin, Kylington (and Valimaki.)

Gio honestly owes his teammates an apology for how bad he’s been. Put the C on Tkachuk next year and move on from the deadweight.

[N-E-B]

I’m surprised at how down on Monahan people are. I think he’s far and away been the best player on that line. I think he’s being dragged down by Johnny and Lindholm (who is escaping much deserved criticism).

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Flames leading by 1 in the third. Penalty parade to try and even up the game. Game Management makes the game more exciting, don't ya know?

Flames trailing by 1 in the third. Whistles in the pockets, this is playoff hockey at its best! May the hungriest team get the win, dig deep, play dirty, good ole fashion hockey!


The series isn't over yet, I wouldn't be surprised if it goes 7, even overtime in game 7.

If indeed it's over Thursday, at least I won't have to hear the wife complain about how much hockey is on. (Although I will miss the little guy getting excited, running to his room to get his Flames jersey, and running around the living room coffee table high fiving me as he passes every time the Flames score).

[agulati]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Lindholm had some solid chances in the 3rd, hopefully he keeps it going

Everyone has given up I look forward to game six...what do they have to lose really

Lindholm actually looked better on the second line. If Tkachuk is expected to miss Game 6, I hope they keep Lindholm/Backlund together.

[Phaneuf_Phan]

The frustrating thing is that we have the players who can win but Ward insists on giving Johnny big minutes.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I’m surprised at how down on Monahan people are. I think he’s far and away been the best player on that line. I think he’s being dragged down by Johnny and Lindholm (who is escaping much deserved criticism).

Yeah, this is true.

I can visibly see Monahan at least trying to play differently. He still sucks at it, but he's trying.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by dino7c

wow you are so smart

You crack me up, never deviating from your sunny ways thing. In a way I admire your dedication no matter how preposterous it is in the face of reality.

[SportsJunky]

Is there trains in the bubble? Time for a cooler full of beer and a train ride.

I’m mostly kidding but what the heck, maybe Ward should get together with the team, have some beers and strategize. Nothing to lose.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

I think a huge issue with this team is that we don’t have a true elite top tier player. We have a bunch of really good pieces.

But we have no answers for guys like MacKinnon or Heiskanen. None.

Yeah, it must be nice to win a ####ing draft lottery once in a while eh?

I wonder what that feels like.

[Reign of Fire]

Originally Posted by shogged

If I had video footage and the skills to do it, I’d put together a compilation of gaudreau in deep in the offensive zone, puck along the boards, and the opposing team picking it up completely unopposed because he can’t take the body. Happens a few times a game and it’s just so frustrating to watch.

He is going to put up 80 points in a season again, no doubt about it. But the fact that it’s all he brings to the table just isn’t enough anymore.

Sell high

It's funny the takes on this forums. Gaudreau is only good in the regular season, trade him. Sam Bennett is only good in the playoffs, trade him.

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