[GDT] Colorado Avalanche at Calgary Flames 7:30pm TV: SN1, SNW, TVA2 - RADIO SN960

[sonq]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1615794383034454016

Unsustainable minutes every game seem to be wearing Calgary's own, Cale, down

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Your post reads like they've gone 8-9-3 over their last 20 games.

We’re over half a season in, and the flames are in the last possible playoff spot.

My post reads, to me, as a fan of a bubble team… what’s the beef?

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by sonq

https://twitter.com/user/status/1615794383034454016

Unsustainable minutes every game seem to be wearing Calgary's own, Cale, down

Huge break for the Flames. They need to take advantage.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

We’re over half a season in, and the flames are in the last possible playoff spot.

My post reads, to me, as a fan of a bubble team… what’s the beef?

playoff spot has more to do with late October and November results than recent results. Recent results have been much better.

Over a 100 point pace for 23 games or whatever.

[sonq]

Georgiev gets the start

[DoubleK]

Originally Posted by sonq

https://twitter.com/user/status/1615794383034454016



Unsustainable minutes every game seem to be wearing Calgary's own, Cale, down

Fudge. Was looking forward to seeing him play live.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by dino7c

playoff spot has more to do with late October and November results than recent results. Recent results have been much better.

Over a 100 point pace for 23 games or whatever.

Fair point.

Interesting to note, since Nov 29th (24 games ago) , to now, they have played at a 0.625 points pace (to your point, is at a 100+ point clip).


Interestingly, the flames were in the exact same playoff position, on that day as they are today , the last wildcard spot, below the oilers.

(https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/stan...&ed=2022-11-29).

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Fudge. Was looking forward to seeing him play live.

In 2027, hopefully you will have the chance to do that 41 times a season.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Fair point.

Interesting to note, since Nov 29th (24 games ago) , to now, they have played at a 0.625 points pace (to your point, is at a 100+ point clip).


Interestingly, the flames were in the exact same playoff position, on that day as they are today , the last wildcard spot, below the oilers.

(https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/stan...&ed=2022-11-29).

but they have gained a game in hand...hopefully they win it

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by dino7c

but they have gained a game in hand...hopefully they win it

My point is that in-spite of the amazing pace that folks keep speaking about, they do need to do better if they intend to rise in the standings. Going on a bit of a run here will help to do that, which is what I was trying to suggest in my initial post.

I don’t even mean win tonight. This is a tough game in my opinion, as is the next, but seeing a streak of wins in the near future, would better help to solidify their standing.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

We’re over half a season in, and the flames are in the last possible playoff spot.

My post reads, to me, as a fan of a bubble team… what’s the beef?

You're suggesting they don't work hard (not playing 60 minutes) and that they've had no results.

Their last 23 are better than the first 22.

[Mass_nerder]

MacKinnon has been tearing it up over the last 5 games, but they're still fighting a lot of injuries, and Georgiev has been getting lit up lately. Perfect time to beat the cup champs!

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Bingo

You're suggesting they don't work hard (not playing 60 minutes) and that they've had no results.

Their last 23 are better than the first 22.

To clarify, I don’t think the team plays at a high enough level in all 3 periods. They either start slow and are chasing, or have weak 3rd periods causing blown leads .

I feel they need better results for sure. They had a better last 24 games, but see the link I shared above, they haven’t moved up at all in the standings, just keep pace with others in the hunt.

As such, yes, more wins than settling for OTLs please.

[dino7c]

Avs won their last two...but only 3 of their last 10

certainly not unbeatable

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

To clarify, I don’t think the team plays at a high enough level in all 3 periods. They either start slow and are chasing, or have weak 3rd periods causing blown leads .

I feel they need better results for sure. They had a better last 24 games, but see the link I shared above, they haven’t moved up at all in the standings, just keep pace with others in the hunt.

As such, yes, more wins than settling for OTLs please.

All good ... certainly not trying to pick on you.

But in my opinion every fan base thinks their team fails to play 60 minutes when in fact it's just the opposing team imposing their will for a period of time.

[dino7c]

unless I misheard the broadcast the Flames lead the league in first period goals?

I don't think they are chasing all that often early...2nd and maybe the 3rd are the areas to clean up

[FBI]

It would be nice if the flames could actually win when Markstrom was in net.

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by dino7c

unless I misheard the broadcast the Flames lead the league in first period goals?

I don't think they are chasing all that often early...2nd and maybe the 3rd are the areas to clean up

And a league lead in blown leads I think

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Bonded

And a league lead in blown leads I think

I dunno about one goal leads but:

https://scrimmage.co/canucks-set-nhl...t-blown-leads/

[bigrangy]

No Makar means that a game is actually winnable. Hope the team shows up.