[GT] Avs in town to play the Flames of Calgary

[taxbuster]

Too often trying to do something on their own or trying to force something that just isn’t there. The Avs have enough talent to be patient.

[dino7c]

Bad period but it should be 2-1...that penalty is automatic or supposed to be

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by FusionX

I wonder if the weight of expectation is a component to the recent slide? Even just as a fan the recent games have felt more pressure-filled and losses more devastating.

No, Wolf stopped standing on his head and stealing games we should have lost.

Without Wolf, we are bottom 5.

[Mr.Coffee]

Somebody should tell the fellas that they haven’t clinched a playoff spot yet.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

If we take the positive out of this is, the Flames aren't gonna do something silly at the deadline and sell any picks.

This team is not a playoff team. Ride out the season and restart next year and hope someone, anyone, in the organization can be a star other than Wolf.

All they have to do is be better than Utah or Vancouver. That's not impossible at all.

[Mass_nerder]

Happened so fast but did the Avs player drop the broken stick to grab a new one, then pick it back up when the puck came back around? That's even worse.

[SuperMatt18]

The team couldn't afford injuries and Bahl and Zary being gone hurt them.

Plus 9 games in 15 nights is tough for a team that can't rely on skill to get them through a game.

It's funny though - can't blame reffing but this game could easily be 1:1 if they blow the whistle when Wolf had the puck covered and they blow the play when a Av uses a broken stick.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by butterfly

All they have to do is be better than Utah or Vancouver. That's not impossible at all.

Or 4 points better than LA

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Or 4 points better than LA

I think that one's done. We will be 3 back of them and they have 3 games in hand.

[Toonage]

Honestly the break comes at a great time. Also be some practice time when they come back too.

[stemit14]

There’s definitely some frustration creeping in. Saw it last game and this game. Guys are barking at each other more.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by butterfly

All they have to do is be better than Utah or Vancouver. That's not impossible at all.

Demko is starting to play better though. Can’t assume they can back into the playoffs.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Rhett44

I think that one's done. We will be 3 back of them and they have 3 games in hand.

Of course you do but LA hasnt been great at all and they have head to heads

[Wastedyouth]

Edit: Nvm. Just being a tired grumpy old man.

[Goriders]

Originally Posted by browna

Flames look lifeless. These are the ones they need to win.
Kadri and Huberdeau only ones really looking like the GAS, but they’re worn down.

Everyone else is having trouble making a pass or handling one, at best. Some are MIA.

Any pressure and they start turning the puck over.

[Mr.Coffee]

They need to get back to working hard.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

Edit: Nvm. Just being a tired grumpy old man.

Who would they play? Winnipeg, Dallas, Edmonton or Las Vegas with zero pressure. Those teams have to win.

Would probably be a 2-1, 3-2 series one way or the other and then who knows what would happen in a couple games.

[SmoggyFlamesFan]

How to piss away your playoff position, a 101 course by your Calgary Flames.

[butterfly]

Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan

How to piss away your playoff position, a 101 course by your Calgary Flames.

By winning 5 of your last 10 games? The same as the teams behind you.

[Mr.Coffee]

Look how much floating around there is. So ridiculous.