[GT] Flames @ Stars

[GioforPM]

Coleman should just quit now. He’s won at life.

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by skcli

Andersson block his view and the puck was deflected

He has $6M reasons to make that save.

[dieHARDflameZ]

I personally didn’t love either goal allowed by Markstrom but there was far too many turnovers by the Flames. They look like they were half asleep that period.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

“Is that all you got”

What are you - in junior high?

That would be college in Edmonton.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by skcli

Andersson block his view and the puck was deflected

Block his view of the puck from that far out? Was Andersson laying on the ice?

[SportsJunky]

Gussied up

[djsFlames]

1st period down 2-1 after hitting the post 3 times:

Ughhhh they suck

Markstrom lets in a so-so one after 2 shutouts in his last 3

Ughhhh Markstrom, he sucks

Gotta love the "what have you done for me in the last 10 minutes" comments.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by Inferno

Kelly even said it did.

That means absolutely nothing haha

[Macindoc]

Maybe if you don’t wave off the obvious icing at the last moment after a team has had sustained pressure in the offensive zone, the team that had that sustained pressure doesn’t get scored on with a bunch of tired players on the ice

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Block his view of the puck from that far out? Was Andersson laying on the ice?

The way the puck came off of Anderson’s stick, it completely disguised that the puck was even shot for a moment. You know when they say Matthews has a deceptive release? It worked the same way.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

This is a good example as to why advanced stats don’t always tell the full story. Not much most/any goalie could have down with the circus shot on the first goal just supreme bad luck and the 2nd shot wasn’t his fault either. Sure they were weak attempts and low danger chances but they do turn into goals for teams sometimes. Extremely hit or miss is an exaggeration of sorts no? This isn’t Brian Elliott or Talbot who literally were game breakers one game to complete and utter train wrecks the next.

He couldn't get eyesight of the puck fast enough. I'm sure not every goalie would've completely lose the puck in the air.

Markstrom isn't the Flames' main problem tonight (they finished the period with a 36.67% xGF%, their worst in ages), but he's not inspiring much confidence.

[Macindoc]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Made a pretty good (and depressing) point on how the Flames have league-low production from rookies.

Do the Flames even have any rookies in the lineup? Maybe Ruziczka?

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by heep223

That means absolutely nothing haha

In this case he was telling the truth though. If someone has a hate-on like some on here have for Markstrom they'll ignore it though.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

The way the puck came off of Anderson’s stick, it completely disguised that the puck was even shot for a moment. You know when they say Matthews has a deceptive release? It worked the same way.

NHL shooters and NHL goalies. The NHL goalie needs to save that, sorry.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by Inferno

In this case he was telling the truth though. If someone has a hate-on like some on here have for Markstrom they'll ignore it though.

I love Markstrom but that was not deflected. And he should have had it

[gvitaly]

My problem with Markstrom is that it seems if he lets in a goal in the first he will let in 4 that game. If he doesn't he'll get a shut out. I just don't know which Markstrom we will get game in and game out. Obviously I am exaggerating, and the goals weren't Markstrom's fault, but I would've still liked him to have one of those shots.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

1st period down 2-1 after hitting the post 3 times:

Ughhhh they suck

Markstrom lets in a so-so one after 2 shutouts in his last 3

Ughhhh Markstrom, he sucks

Gotta love the "what have you done for me in the last 10 minutes" comments.

The thing that kills me the most is the “your $6M goalie needs to save that”.

Our $6M goalie has 7 shuts, and is paid 7.36% of the salary cap when he signed it.

Kipper’s contract when he signed it? 11.6% of the salary cap.

Bobrovsky’s deal? 12.27% of the salary cap.

Markstrom is doing just fine, and also - check your expectations.

[TheScorpion]

Ruzicka already has twice as many points in 10 games as Ritchie and Pitlick have collectively mustered all season.

Makes you wonder who else on the farm might be an upgrade on the Flames' extremely underwhelming bottom-six forwards.

[Rejean31]

This officiating crew is amateur hour!!

[dissentowner]

I want someone to spill their drink on that fool behind the Stars net.