[GT] Flames Vs Canuks

[motorcrosser]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Something definitely not right with Matthew.

Then sit him until he's right. What's it going to hurt?

[NewFan]

And Flames line change always takes any momentum they had. They better implement much better line change system.

[TheRealPepman]

I think what's recently happening with Tkachuk should be a standalone thread. His 2020-21 self is generating different opinions for sure. Some say it's the concussion. Others say it was the meeting post-Muzzin.

What y'all think?

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Mattman

Backlund and Nordstrom are the only guys who haven't been on the ice for a goal against. They also don't play on the same line. Top tier blender we have going on.

I want to apologize for my negativity in the last PGT, but this type of line management, inconsistency, and overall mediocrity from the Flames is why. No one is leading this team from the management to the players, and something's got to give.

I'm sorry, but it's just frustrating to watch as a die-hard fan for this team.

A lot of us feel this way man. Really it's just 2 many years of a rudderless ship with no captain

[Dion]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Nah, I don't think they let you keep booze in the water bottles behind the bench. Coaching this team I'd need to have a few during the game.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by nieuwy-89

Just rewatched the fourth goal. Tkachuk turned it over at the blue line, then literally took a knee and gave up on the play. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an uninjured player do that in the NHL. Something is not right with him.

I saw that live and was like WTF. The only thing injured there was his pride and ego. And to think this goof is going to be expecting $9M a season when this contract is up? Get serious. Dangle him to Ottawa for Stutzle. See if they bite.

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

I wonder if the other coaches laugh at Ward. Really. They adjust and he just stares off into space. Then juggles healthy scratch wingers around his lineup. They must notice he has no clue what he's doing.

Its as if he has practically no head coaching experience.

I actually watched him while he was in Germany and won the DEL with Mannheim. Went to quite a few games and was quite impressed at the time...




That has faded and hasn’t translated to the NHL

[shadowlord]

Yes, Eric Francis, let's put Jason Wiemer in on Johnny and Mony's right wing.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

Or his team mates have a low GAF meter and he doesn't like that.

Talk - Action = Zero.

- D.O.A.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

The guys who I actually consistently see leading on the ice are Johnny, Markstrom, Mangiapanne, Lucic, Andersson and Tanev. I'm probably missing a couple more, but Tkachuk is definitely not a leader on the ice this season.

I was so used to seeing a huge goal from him what felt like every other game over the last couple seasons.

He has not factored into things this year in the same way. Eerily quiet in the big moments.

[kukkudo]

Flames could of would of should of etc they are down 4-1 end of story.

[WhiteTiger]

Ok, Flames...c'mon...

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by TheRealPepman

I think what's recently happening with Tkachuk should be a standalone thread. His 2020-21 self is generating different opinions for sure. Some say it's the concussion. Others say it was the meeting post-Muzzin.

What y'all think?

I think he is disgusted by his teammates lack of fire and willingness to play a hard game. Gotta be pretty hard to be wired for hockey and play on a frat clubhouse team.

[Rejean31]

And our idiot coach leaves Markstrom in net. I am really beginning to dislike Geoff Ward. Nice guy, crappy coach!

[The Boy Wonder]

Finally back to the energy line


Nvm. Lindy not Dube

[Lanny_McDonald]

Ward is a joke. Markstrom should be given a rest and get Rittich some playing time to get ready for the upcoming games.

[jessnuts]

One thing I will say, is that tonight’s crowd has been consistent all night. No drop off in enthusiasm.

[Robbob]

Flames need an early goal here and build off it

[GioforPM]

Tkachuk with another between the legs giveaway in his own zone.

[GioforPM]

I suspect Markstrom insisted on staying in. Arguably Ward should have put his foot down but Markstrom has earned the right to do what he wants.