03-17-2021, 11:21 PM
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#121
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Closet Jedi
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At least the Flames didn't lose 9-0
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03-17-2021, 11:21 PM
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#122
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by Ferarri
At the very least it’s time to try something new. This core has been given a long leash and has proved that it’s not up to the task. At some point you just have to accept reality and realize this isn’t a Stanley cup contender or even a playoff contender.
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I think this is spot on, and the thing Flames fans really need to keep in mind.
Even if they can marshal up some nice wins against division rivals here and there, and even if they can squeak into the playoffs, there is really no objective reason to think that this group has the capability to advance past the second round, or would not simply get crushed again by a team like Colorado.
Of course, there's always the chance of a Cinderella run like 2004, but then you're literally hoping for a fairy tale to come true.
No matter how this season turns out, I hope the Flames are very active in exploring big moves in the off-season. The team needs a new leader on the ice - ideally someone who can take the offence on his back from time to time and will the team to score. If they have to move a couple of pieces to acquire one of higher quality, I'm all for it.
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03-17-2021, 11:24 PM
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#123
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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03-17-2021, 11:24 PM
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#124
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Back2Back
Looks like I can't convince you I'm not a troll so have a great night bud.  |
That's a hard bud, bud.
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03-17-2021, 11:27 PM
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#125
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Franchise Player
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Honeymoon over?
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03-17-2021, 11:28 PM
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#126
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Weitz
Honeymoon over?
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Lasted longer than most!
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03-17-2021, 11:29 PM
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#127
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damn onions
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I could listen to Darryl for hours. He’s hilarious.
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03-17-2021, 11:30 PM
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#128
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#1 Goaltender
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Pretty weird game honestly. Everything was ending up in the back of the net. Let's see how they respond Friday.
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03-17-2021, 11:30 PM
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#129
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Franchise Player
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When he says this team isn't mature enough, he's not wrong.
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Last edited by memphusk; 03-17-2021 at 11:32 PM.
Reason: Stupid Gameboy.
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03-17-2021, 11:34 PM
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#130
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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I could listen to Darryl for hours. He’s hilarious.
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He was constructive with his comments saying we have to play a certain way. And he's right that we don't have the firepower to compete.
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03-17-2021, 11:36 PM
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#131
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by Burning Beard
Pretty weird game honestly. Everything was ending up in the back of the net. Let's see how they respond Friday.
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Lazy penalties and poor play defensive cost us. We weren't focused like we were in the last 3 games.
Sutter has a good handle on this team and will have them ready for Toronto.
Finally it's nice to have a coach that reads his team well and knows how to get them focused where they should be.
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03-17-2021, 11:38 PM
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#132
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damn onions
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I went and watched Gaudreau’s two interviews today, before and after the game and then the Giordano and Tkachuk one just now.
The body language is so poor and weird and disconnected kinda, everything about them... there’s something wrong here. Very strange. Can’t quite put my finger on it. But these guys just don’t look like they give a ####.
They all just seem so done with it all.
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03-17-2021, 11:40 PM
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#133
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
He was constructive with his comments saying we have to play a certain way. And he's right that we don't have the firepower to compete.
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The way they responded to the Kahun was almost a curse. The idea that they will trade chances with the Oilers will not end in their favour. McDavid and Draisatl
will execute when you give them looks. The key is to not give them looks and exploit their lazy defensive play.
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03-17-2021, 11:48 PM
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#134
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Franchise Player
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His honesty is so refreshing.
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03-17-2021, 11:49 PM
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#135
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
I went and watched Gaudreau’s two interviews today, before and after the game and then the Giordano and Tkachuk one just now.
The body language is so poor and weird and disconnected kinda, everything about them... there’s something wrong here. Very strange. Can’t quite put my finger on it. But these guys just don’t look like they give a ####.
They all just seem so done with it all.
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Changes of scenery could be good for all parties.
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03-17-2021, 11:50 PM
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#136
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Gotta love Darryl calling it like it is.
Once this team realizes they are not an offensive powerhouse and will need to work hard every night to win is the only way this core will ever find success.
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03-17-2021, 11:52 PM
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#137
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Flames didn’t have a great night but neither did Markstrom.
Oilers scored 7 goals on what was an expected goals against of 2.32. Sure some of those were bad breakdowns but literally every breakdown ended up in back of the net.
Need more from everyone including Markstrom next game.
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03-18-2021, 12:08 AM
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#138
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Olympic Guru
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Originally Posted by Back2Back
Looks like I can't convince you I'm not a troll so have a great night bud. |
Love when the poster from my signature (a post made in 2013) crawls out of the woodwork
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Quote:
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The Oilers are very close on becoming a powerhouse team.
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03-18-2021, 12:24 AM
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#139
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
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I hope Phillips is on the flight to Toronto.
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03-18-2021, 12:28 AM
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#140
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brodieyouevenlift
Back2Back 1st overall picks?
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That would be his brother Back2Back2Back.
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