[GDT] Flames @ Edmonton, 8:00 PM MT (SN1, CBC, NHLN / Fan 960)

[GreenLantern2814]

Keep the 3-game series format next year.

[rooster]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Yeah, I don’t like the micro-psychoanalyzing on reactions and so on. Players react different ways. No one questioned Gio’s effort (not until this year anyway) but he’s been a pretty game faced guy. Monahan people always question because he doesn’t push and shove much, and he gets excited less, but he did seem to do a lot of work on developing his game, which implies commitment. Johnny just seems like he wants to be more serious and workmanlike in his approach, and that’s not a bad thing.

For me, effort within the play is great. Effort and “look at how much I care” after the whistle impresses me less. You get hurt by another guy and react, fine. But a big scrum after every shove or chirp wears a bit, especially if the effort wasn’t there prior to the whistle.

Don't get me wrong, I really like Johnny and Mony on this team but i think Johnny's reaction is a sign of frustration at the big picture of the direction this team is going. To make such a good play and then react like your dog died just is not good for him or the team in a game that needs to be played with emotion and usually night in and night out only number 19 is the guy trying to do that.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

They have to win tonight to salvage this back to back and keep their heads above water. They are now 11 points behind the Leafs and have fallen out of the playoff picture.

They are four points behind Winnipeg with same games played and still have a number to play against them but are out of playoff picture? I’ll never understand that one.

It obviously doesn’t look good now and things are trending downward by the day, but to say they’re “out of the playoff picture” when the gap is four points and 39 games to go is ridiculously incorrect.

[taxbuster]

Oh.

Do we have to go through this again?

Ugh. At least Marky is probably in goal (although BSD was "OK" if not stellar last night). But we'll still have to watch the blender and the lack of motivation. More scotch may be required.

[OldSam]

If Tre is keeping Ward, don't bother trading draft picks for help. No one could help get this team anywhere with the slow, plodding style they play. The part that bugs me most is we keep losing another year of our best players. We are literally burning piles of money to save a few bucks.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Man, I really dislike this narrative around gaudreaus goal reaction. He basically set that entire goal and scoring chance thru individual effort, and skill. I read his reaction as a general frustration they all must be feeling and more so that they FINALLY were able to generate a scoring chance. Gaudreau's effort and/or will to win is a complete non-issue. Are there any harder working flames forwards than lucic and gaudreau all season??? No.

I would put Eatbread up there too

[81MC]

#### Edmonton.

Go Flames.

[Calgary4LIfe]

I predict Flames win 8-0, this game becomes a penalty-filled affair, and is fun and exciting as heck to watch.


This team is really reminding me of Brent Sutter a lot in terms of how they generate offence. Hope everyone - the players and the coach - have taken a good hard look at themselves and figure a way out of this mess starting tonight.

[dino7c]

A win would be pretty massive...3 points back with 2 games in hand and a full slate of Sens games

[IamNotKenKing]

Originally Posted by 3rd liner

I actually enjoyed the fact that I didn’t have to look at caveman kassian’s punchable face last night at all. Much better for my blood pressure. I have an unhealthy hatred for that guy.

That hatred is rightful and healthy.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by dino7c

A win would be pretty massive...3 points back with 2 games in hand and a full slate of Sens games

This is an important game. Win and like you say, you feel like you're ahead of Edmonton.

Lose and you have a losing record against 3 of the top 4 teams, and .500 against Montreal.

Playing Ottawa will be great, but everyone is beating them. It's going to be hard to make the playoffs if you have a losing record against TO, MTL, WPG and Edmonton.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

Healthy scratch Ward.
Roll the lines like we do in beer league.

Flames win.

That's absolutely brilliant.

[Rejean31]

Originally Posted by rooster

Don't get me wrong, I really like Johnny and Mony on this team but i think Johnny's reaction is a sign of frustration at the big picture of the direction this team is going. To make such a good play and then react like your dog died just is not good for him or the team in a game that needs to be played with emotion and usually night in and night out only number 19 is the guy trying to do that.

I’ve seen precious little emotion from number 19 lately.

[FlamingHomer]

At this point, I don't see the upcoming games against Ottawa as instant wins.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by Rejean31

I’ve seen precious little emotion from number 19 lately.

With the rumours that the players told Mathew to take it down a notch in the “pest” area of his game , sure sounds like he listened. Can’t believe our players thought that would be a good idea. Guess they don’t want to battle after the whistle is blown. Goes perfectly with them not wanting to battle during play also. Really like the country club atmosphere they have created.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by kyuss275

With the rumours that the players told Mathew to take it down a notch in the “pest” area of his game , sure sounds like he listened. Can’t believe our players thought that would be a good idea. Guess they don’t want to battle after the whistle is blown. Goes perfectly with them not wanting to battle during play also.

So Tkachuk is teaching them a lesson by playing poorly?

Jesus. That’s not something to be proud of

The Flames need to bring in J Walter Weatherman so Tkachuk can focus on his actual job

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

So Tkachuk is teaching them a lesson by playing poorly?

Jesus. That’s not something to be proud of

The Flames need to bring in J Walter Weatherman so Tkachuk can focus on his actual job

He was already playing poorly before the told him to settle down. Being an agitator is big part of his game. Yes he needs to get his game together but let the man do what he does best by getting under opponents skin

[Robo]

Probably not going to bother tuning into this one I honestly can't stand the team this year the only one who looks good is markstrom.

[Manhattanboy]

Ward is benched and Sam is player coach.

[DoubleK]

I don't care if they lose every other game. Just beat the freaking Oilers.