[PGT] Ring-A-Ding-Dong Dandy: Flames win 9-6!

[Flame On]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

The Brady stuff is one of my favorite things happening in the playoffs. Dude just completely throwing his support behind his brother. Doesn't mean he isn't a Senator. He is both a brother and a member of an opposing team. You can be both. I love that he's not afraid to be both. It's pretty cool.

People questioning him doing this as a Senator is odd. He's going to go back to the Sens, with a drive to get to the playoffs and get that feeling going there. They should be thrilled with his activity.

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by cannon7

Yeah, I think when Sutter no longer has last change, he's going to need to rely more on Kylington's speed to negate McDavid as the Oilers are going to be looking to get away from the Flames' top pair. Might be wise to split up Zadorov and Gudbranson in this series until Tanev is back. Although Stone isn't the fastest skater, either.

Kylington's CF% of 66.7 and CRel% of 4.5 wasn't too bad. But Hanifin, Andersson and Stone all were better. Stone is still putting up excellent possession numbers. Second pair should probably be Zadorov-Stone. But I think Sutter insists on pairing Kylington with a capable vet.

McAvi plays so much that they need two d-men pairs and two forward lines to cover him.

And he's also double shifted. They don't even double him with the same lines - he's out there with Kassian, Kane and Yamamoto.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache

I was wondering when I saw Sportsnet promoting this what the deal was. Watch some guy watching the game. There must be something I am missing, right?

Nope. Appears to be just some loudmouth shouting overtop of a broadcast and providing zero insight.

I can’t believe this is a thing

It absolutely amazes me. He provides nothing interesting or informative at all. Reads stats, and talks casually about the game.

Baffling.

He was also 10x more excited when the Oilers scored than when the Flames did. So #### him.

[Coach]

A little too much self-awareness in the ATL. I hope that’s not indicative of the fans actually absorbing reality. It’s funnier when they’re surprised.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

Maybe so, but Dube was the one that was absolutely turnstiled by McDavid for I believe their 2nd goal.

Easier said than done, but I don't know why they feel they need to win the puck off of him when he's against the boards, close to the blueline. Just keep him in front of you and don't jump in!


Dube has the skating ability and tenacity where you don't expect that to happen against him that easily, even if it is McDavid. I do expect him and the rest of the Flames to defend him better moving forward!

McDavid feasts on 1:1 situations against forwards. Few can stop him. The key is not putting yourself in that situation. If he's coming down, with speed, against a forward - he will more often than not - generate a chance.

[cannon7]

In defense of Gudbranson and Zadorov, Sutter gave them 60% defensive zone starts. Lindholm, Jarncrok and Toffoli also got a lot of d-zone starts. Oddly, Lewis got some cushy minutes.

[Robo]

Is there an atl?

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Inferno

On Hyman's second goal I was equally frustrated with both Markstrom and the defensive coverage. He should have never been allowed to come around the net untouched like that.

This was the broken stick play. It looked like Jarnkrok was closest and never really got to him in any way. But yeah, it should never have gotten to a shot.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by cannon7

In defense of Gudbranson and Zadorov, Sutter gave them 60% defensive zone starts. Lindholm, Jarncrok and Toffoli also got a lot of d-zone starts. Oddly, Lewis got some cushy minutes.

Lewis plays on a line who is best at o-zone pressure, even though he himself is a good defensive guy. In their own zone Lucic is adequate at best and Ritchie can be a disaster waiting to happen.

[CroFlames]

McDavid WILL get points. He always does. And he's extra motivated.


If you keep him at 1-2 ppg for the series, Flames win. If he's at 3-4ppg, Flames might be in trouble. He had 4 yesterday and we won unconventionally, but they shouldn't make that a habit.


Tkachuk's chirping of Kane was absolutely sublime. You want some money? Just gold.


Then kept repeating You poor bastard when they were in the box and Kane didn't know how to react. #### that guy.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

That penalty is only in play. It's clear his helmet was on from that GIF that has been posted 100 times this thread.haha

Well, there is a penalty for intentionally removing your helmet (eg for a fight), IIRC. But this wasn't that. His helmet got ripped off in the scrum (which maybe should be a penalty if it's deemed intentional).

[JohnnyB]

I liked the way Zadorov handled that confrontation at the end. He could have engaged with Keith and leveled him, but he showed restraint to just settle things down and walk away with a win and no risk of further disciplinary action.

[djsFlames]

drai is a f***ing piece of ####

Finally, Oiler fans and I agree on something!

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Nammer403

https://twitter.com/user/status/1527140811523010562

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Lewis plays on a line who is best at o-zone pressure, even though he himself is a good defensive guy. In their own zone Lucic is adequate at best and Ritchie can be a disaster waiting to happen.

Yeah, I totally understand the 100% offensive zone starts for Ritchie.

[Kovaz]

I live in Calgary. The media talks as if this one is already over.
List of Fan 960 takes.
Flames offense will dummy our pathetic D core.
Flames will bully our smaller team out of the building.
Mike Smith is a sieve, will get pulled.
Oilers will only score on the PP.
Draisaitl is too hurt to be effective.
Oilers have zero structure.
A lot of dangerous thought processes here.
Hope they don't get... UPSET.

The only thing they got wrong was that the Oilers would score on the PP

[OminousFlames]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Finally, Oiler fans and I agree on something!

Speaking of funny quotes.. I am surprised nobody picked up on this


Quote:
I bet the smell of urine looms heavily in that arena…

[OminousFlames]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Quote:
drai is a f***ing piece of ####


Finally, Oiler fans and I agree on something!

Speaking of funny quotes.. I am surprised nobody picked up on this


Quote:
I bet the smell of urine looms heavily in that arena…

[memphusk]

Boomer must of been reading Calgarypuck. We already knew Brady is NHL Gronk.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by Kovaz

The only thing they got wrong was that the Oilers would score on the PP

It's weird because what Calgary media is actually saying this though?

960 is completely timid about this series. Except for Pinder enjoying some Smitty-isms (and truly who doesn't?), they all think it'll be a long series.