ECQF: Boston Bruins [ATL1] vs Florida Panthers [WC2] - Panthers Win 4-3

[savemedrzaius]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Others will disagree but this result is not really a great look for the league.

Upsets in sports happen but this is at another level.

The refs tried their best to give the Bruins the game and the better team still won. It's how it should be.

The Bruins were frauds and never as good as their record. Didn't the Flames completely out play them and put 50 shots on them but the Bruins still won? I watched a lot of their games this year and it wasn't like they were some amazing team. Their PDO was through the roof for a reason.

[Ped]

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

This article was great. Bruins Athletic writer. He put this out after a 2-1 OT win by the Bruins against the Leafs.

https://theathletic.com/4389059/2023...eafs-playoffs/

You win one round in 19 years...

[Winsor_Pilates]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Flames should have signed Chucky to an 8-year deal and given him the “C”, not some garbage 3 year deal. Bennett should’ve been played as our #2 centre from day-1. When you draft players like that, you build your team around players like that.

Flames coached and managed the team into the dirt.

Not to mention given an NHL coach much sooner. A few consistent years of growth for our last core and these guys wouldn't have been telling us they're leaving.
Blows my mind that people are still acting like last summer was a complete surprise, unpreventable and there's nothing management could have done to avoid the situation.
I'm not sure what the point of management even is for the Flames if keeping your best players and building a team isn't an expectation of the job.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Dramatic much? I mean you can always jump ship. Good for those guys but I think the Flames and Huby will be just fine.

Just like it’s guaranteed Johnny will resign with the Flames.

Your homer statements mean nothing.

Flames will be icing a team next year minus a number of their UFA’s to be.

Improved goaltending will likely help, the the best we can likely hope for is a bubble team. And every year thereafter a steady decline.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Congtrats Cali!! Very happy for you.

Been cheering for this team for a decade, and through some pretty awful seasons.

Fair to say I earned this? Or is this payback for the rough year as a Flames fan? I dunno.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by Dion

They tried but the owner wasn't going to pony up 8mill for a 50 point player.

Ottawa did a few times and are reaping the benefits now.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Saqe

I think Tree could've kept them both by signing them early but also those guys clearly wanted to leave. It's a ridiculous debate because it can be both ways. Anyway, water under the bridge.

Bennett wanted out because of usage, not contract IMO.

I’m convinced Tkachuk was gone no matter what. But I agree, it’s water under the bridge. I don’t really ever care about players after they leave. That includes the likes of Iginla and Giordano. Frankly, former Flames finding PO success has been pretty darned rare.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Just like it’s guaranteed Johnny will resign with the Flames.

Your homer statements mean nothing.

Flames will be icing a team next year minus a number of their UFA’s to be.

Improved goaltending will likely help, the the best we can likely hope for is a bubble team. And every year thereafter a steady decline.

Nobody on the planet has any idea what the Flames will look like in 2 or 3 years. Heck, even next year they will look different.

[curves2000]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

But that literally happened in this series and this is the result.

What this means is that the playoffs are literally a different season. Whatever happens in the regular season means nothing as soon as the playoffs start.

I give credit to the Bruins. They were tough the whole way through, but you could see the nerves getting to them because of the regular season they had and the expectations on them. I do think it's a bit of a burden to be an elite team in the regular season, and I think it's far better to get in just by being good (not squeaking in, but legitimately good). That way you have confidence, but you aren't expecting to dominate every opponent. When adversity comes, you can respond appropriately.

This is that extremely rare situation where the top seed lost to the 17th seed so yes, exactly what some players and managers are calling for. It's a rare event but there is concern by some that the regular season doesn't mean enough if the top teams don't win.

I got no skin in the game, if Boston won, great, if Florida did great. As long as they beat Toronto great.

Congrats on a big win so enjoy it!

[Chi-Town Hustler]

Ok but shout-out to the bruins dj. He was cranking out some fabulous Metallica gems tonight. Stuff you don't usually hear at hockey games.

Go Chucky and Bennett! F the Laughs.

Go Flams

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by soulchoice

Love to hear the analysis from the NHL network now on the great work by Tkachuk and Bennett on that shift. The little factors they both brought to that play to get the winning goal. Incredible.

Other than the two passes before the goal and Tkachuk providing the screen.

It’s how most assists are rewarded.

[Sofa GM]

League is good with this, easier path to the promiseland for McJesus

[Jiggy_12]

It’s funny how many people harbour a grudge towards these guys.

Our team fumbled and bumbled them along, of course they requested trades out. Don’t blame them.

Blame the dumpster fire we cheer for.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

Nobody on the planet has any idea what the Flames will look like in 2 or 3 years. Heck, even next year they will look different.

True, but I am basing on their best players aging out and below average prospects.

[Flamesfan05]

One thing you will stop hearing is Tkachuk chokes in the playoffs

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Bennett wanted out because of usage, not contract IMO.

I’m convinced Tkachuk was gone no matter what. But I agree, it’s water under the bridge. I don’t really ever care about players after they leave. That includes the likes of Iginla and Giordano. Frankly, former Flames finding PO success has been pretty darned rare.

Tkachuk likely would have signed an 8 year contract if the money was right some years back.

Query why Bennett wasn’t given a good opportunity.

[Southside403]

Gio brodie Bennett chucky .. .this will be something different I'm going to go with the last flames captain

[Harry Lime]

Bennett plays much better at center than wing. Traded and immediately put at center. Dube currently plays much better at center, but stapled to the wing. Weird calgary things.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

Just like it’s guaranteed Johnny will resign with the Flames.

Your homer statements mean nothing.

Flames will be icing a team next year minus a number of their UFA’s to be.

Improved goaltending will likely help, the the best we can likely hope for is a bubble team. And every year thereafter a steady decline.

My source info on Gaudreau was confirmed by Seravalli but you have to keep going there because well...your pathetic and having nothing else. How is thinking Huby and the Flames bounce back being a Homer? It is called being optimistic, something you can't wrap your head around with your neverending negative bs. If you think the best we can be next year is a bubble team and then a steady decline there is no reason any sane fan would stick around for that so feel free to gtfo. Go cheer for the Oilers, seems like a good fit.

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Bennett plays much better at center than wing. Traded and immediately put at center. Dube currently plays much better at center, but stapled to the wing. Weird calgary things.

We have Derek Ryan. There is no room for Sam Bennett at C

Genius stuff