[PGT] Bad final 40 sinks Flames - Page 8 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

Strange Brew · 03-06-2021, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infinit47

It's got to be hard to play with Gaudreau on your wing. If the puck is up for grabs on his side of the ice it's a guaranteed loss.

He must have had five times tonight where instead if trying to get the puck he just waved at it with one had on his stick. He didn't even pretend there would be a puck battle.

On the bright side I thought the effort was way better. Flames got beat by McDavid and to a lesser extent Smith.

Markstrom really needs to have that third goal. Shots from outside the dots need to be saved.

This is a pretty fair point about Gaudreau. It’s amazing how quickly that line loses possession after an offensive zone face off.

tvp2003 · 03-06-2021, 10:54 PM

Needed to get the 2-0 goal after dominating the first, but too many missed chances and then the Oilers tie it on a nothing play. After that, it was anyone’s game but they didn’t generate much in the third, especially late.

Leivo is not the answer on the Monahan line, but might be a better fit with Ryan on the fourth line. Not sure who else you put on the wing though, but I think that needs to be a priority for Darryl.

blender · 03-06-2021, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

If Canada boycotts the Olympics, I'll at least be glad I don't have to cheer for McDavid.

If Canada goes to the Olympics I'll be glad to cheer for him. He'll be our gamebreaker then.

Dion · 03-06-2021, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ComixZone

We didn’t give up a lot of high quality chances, neither did they. Smith made what little difficult saves were required, Markstrom did not.

But yeah, there’s no arguing this team’s incompetence at generating offence. It has to be fixed.

I disagree strongly. Marky had one of his better games and was hardly at fault for any of the goals. He did his part to give us a chance at winning.

Gets beat by a great cross ice pass for the first goal.

If Lindholm allows Marky to see the shot, pool party doesn't score.

The winning goal was due to McLovin putting the shot in the only place he could, off the post.

Johnny Makarov · 03-06-2021, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blender

If Canada goes to the Olympics I'll be glad to cheer for him. He'll be our gamebreaker then.

Go team Sweden! eff mcdavid!

JurassicTunga12 · 03-06-2021, 10:55 PM

the team is missing that star centerman that can be a gamebreaker like McAvi was tonight. That can create offensive opportunities on his own. We've been missing it for pretty much 30+ years and is a big reason why we haven't gone anywhere outside 2004.

zamler · 03-06-2021, 10:55 PM

If Sutter can turn Matthew Tkachuk's game around then he's a magician. I don't know what bizarre head space Chucky has got himself in but damn he's beyond useless.

Captain Otto · 03-06-2021, 10:56 PM

Colin Patterson would neutralize McLoser without breaking a sweat.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

Cowtownred · 03-06-2021, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Needed to get the 2-0 goal after dominating the first, but too many missed chances and then the Oilers tie it on a nothing play. After that, it was anyone’s game but they didn’t generate much in the third, especially late.

Leivo is not the answer on the Monahan line, but might be a better fit with Ryan on the fourth line. Not sure who else you put on the wing though, but I think that needs to be a priority for Darryl.

Monahan is not the answer, on the Monahan line!

djsFlames · 03-06-2021, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getoverit

When Leivo out shoots Monahan and Gaudreau u for a problem. Monohan and Gaudreau combined had 2 shots on fricken net!!!!

They have to be massively better at even strength.

They need to learn to possess the puck again more than their opposition.

They used to do it, now they are chasing or not accomplishing much of anything, and just feast on powerplay opportunities to make most of their production and chances.

They have to relearn how to cycle for a full shift and hunt down pucks to maintain possession. It's one of the most glaring things that separates that current duo from how they played in 2018/19.

bubbsy · 03-06-2021, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Needed to get the 2-0 goal after dominating the first, but too many missed chances and then the Oilers tie it on a nothing play. After that, it was anyone’s game but they didn’t generate much in the third, especially late.

Leivo is not the answer on the Monahan line, but might be a better fit with Ryan on the fourth line. Not sure who else you put on the wing though, but I think that needs to be a priority for Darryl.

Leivo is not good.

I am expecting to see sutter put Bennett there, and sutter making 93 a pet project of his.

blender · 03-06-2021, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

the team is missing that star centerman that can be a gamebreaker like McAvi was tonight. That can create offensive opportunities on his own. We've been missing it for pretty much 30+ years and is a big reason why we haven't gone anywhere outside 2004.

Every team except Toronto, Colorado and Pittsburgh is missing a player like McDavid.

tony-soprano · 03-06-2021, 10:57 PM

Darryl about let them know Tuesday

motorcrosser · 03-06-2021, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Leivo is not good.

I am expecting to see sutter put Bennett there, and sutter making 93 a pet project of his.

How much time do you give bennett to change?

blender · 03-06-2021, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Leivo is not good.

I am expecting to see sutter put Bennett there, and sutter making 93 a pet project of his.

I agree. I think Bennett is the obvious choice, too.

dino7c · 03-06-2021, 10:58 PM

Lindholm allows a slow point shot through his legs and RV left wide open on goal one
Backlund tips the 2nd goal in after the Flames leave a guy wide open on goal two
McDavid walks in and goes off the post and in

Blame the goalie lol

dino7c · 03-06-2021, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Otto

Colin Patterson would neutralize McLoser without breaking a sweat.

Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk

with the old rules maybe

TheChief · 03-06-2021, 10:59 PM

I think the real problem everyone isnt talking about is how Sean and John should be split up, its been obvious for a few years now.

Dion · 03-06-2021, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamler

If Sutter can turn Matthew Tkachuk's game around then he's a magician. I don't know what bizarre head space Chucky has got himself in but damn he's beyond useless.

Excuse me? He was hitting tonight, something we haven't seen much of from. He may not have scored but his energy level was there. A huge improvement over games past.

scobel · 03-06-2021, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

the team is missing that star centerman that can be a gamebreaker like McAvi was tonight. That can create offensive opportunities on his own. We've been missing it for pretty much 30+ years and is a big reason why we haven't gone anywhere outside 2004.

So does every team in the league, special players that come around once a generation.