[PGT] Flyers 2 Flames 1 OT loss

[Knightslayer]

Markstrom the only reason we got a point to be honest. Philadelphia had an expected goal mark at 4.66.

If Demko was in net we likely lose this 5-1.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Sorry, what?

They have lost 3 games in regulation.

Their OT record is making things look worse than they are, not better.

They are on a 107 point pace, doesn’t matter how they got there. At the end of the year will they look back at these loser points and be thankful or rue the fact that they didn’t pick up the W a little more often. That will depend entirely on how they play from here but with their record through 60 minutes, you’d like to see them have a couple more wins than they do.

[Hack&Lube]

our OT PP used to start with Gio on the point. Andersson is not Gio. The line also stayed out there way too long, Johnny was just gassed.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Maybe because we have a defenceman 100 times better suite for OT on the bench than him.

and yeah he needs to get in better shape for next year.

Well I guess Darryl doesn't know what he's doing. Right?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Absolutely correct as I stated before the loser points are propping them up. They are 8-8 and have 5 loser points propping them up in the standings.

They have earned those points...in 16 games the Flames have at worst been within one goal in the third. Never blown out.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

I may be the minority but I'm still weary about Coleman. I just don't think that contract is going to age well.

I didn't see many shining plays by him tonight, just saw him get beat and checked.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

I may be the minority but I'm still weary about Coleman. I just don't think that contract is going to age well.

Coleman has overall been a positive for this team.

If you expect him to lead the way offensively though then you'll undoubtedly be let down. Not what he is.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Well I guess Darryl doesn't know what he's doing. Right?

Have you not been watching the games?

Well I guess a Flame's loss makes your evening! enjoy.

[Jason14h]

Originally Posted by genetic_phreek

I may be the minority but I'm still weary about Coleman. I just don't think that contract is going to age well.

Age well? It already looks like the overpay most people predicted and were 20 games into the 1st season of the contract

I don’t think he’s a bad player , but certainly not an impact maker. Great guy to have on a value contract and the type of player desperate teams overpay for

[jg13]

I love how “If Demko was in net” has become a regular thing here

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Infinit47

He did exactly what you are coached to do. .

I never said otherwise. But elite players have instincts that go beyond what you're coached to do.

I am saying Andersson is a #4D miscast as a #1 on this team.

I am not pinning the gwg on any of the individuals on the ice.

If you ask me, this loss is on Sutter. But maybe he's intentionally not overcoaching in the regular season because he has a cushion in the standings. I recall him saying something like "he doesn't actually coach until the playoffs" once.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Jason14h

Age well? It already looks like the overpay most people predicted and were 20 games into the 1st season of the contract

I don’t think he’s a bad player , but certainly not an impact maker. Great guy to have on a value contract and the type of player desperate teams overpay for

Coleman was brought in for us to win the cup....

He is Bennett but with rings.

[djsFlames]

If Demko was in net we still would've lost.

[Infinit47]

Originally Posted by dino7c

It's an impressive save not a flub...it's a point blank shot

Part of making a big save is controlling the rebound. He was square to the shooter and kicked the rebound right to Atksinson. I don't think Markstrom has been a difference maker in OT.

[SuperMatt18]

Yeah that’s a lazy play by Johnny, they should have changed as a unit instead of even trying that last rush they were already tired.

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Maybe Andersson has a fair excuse, but I used to see Giordano and Brodie make really good plays in these kind of sequences. Brodie would probably have closed out on the rebound. Giordano would probably have gone for a hit on the shooter and took away the two on one with a successful gamble. I

Andersson is Just A Guy.

Brodie and Gio were great, but c’mon let’s not act like they never got scored on during a 2-1 before.

Anderson played pass, and the hard rebound went right onto Atkinsons stick, nobody was closing down the rebound in that scenario.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

I didn't see many shining plays by him tonight, just saw him get beat and checked.

He's really good on the PK. We all knew he was overpaid the moment the contract is signed but he's one of those players that is doing good things when he's not scoring. I think he's been pretty decent and it's a matter of finding a better line for him to play on.

[Knightslayer]

Originally Posted by jg13

I love how “If Demko was in net” has become a regular thing here

Haha I am trying to make it a thing.

Honestly surprised nobody is talking about Markstrom. He had a great game. Stole a point.

[calgarywinning]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Sub Kylington for Rasmus' PP and 3 on 3 duties and I bet you we win this.

This and he earned that spot tonight. Rasmus was -1 on the goal and sloppy.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

As I stated before the loser points are propping them up. They are 8-8 and have 5 loser points propping them up in the standings.

And a bad 3 on 3 team means virtually nothing. Certainly virtually nothing come playoff time.

They have played well enough in 13 of 16 games in regulation to notch a point. Thats very good and should be commended, not reaching for a narrative to crap on them or devalue their solid place in the standings.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by jg13

I love how “If Demko was in net” has become a regular thing here

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