[PGT] Flames 4 - Blues 3 in the Shootout!

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

I love the people right behind the bench (I think we named her Bev) have to watch on the Jumbotron. They pay a huge amount for those seats, and can't even watch the play directly. I wonder why they don't move to a different location.

Who knew Bev was a glass pounder

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Gaskal

He screened that pass from Hudler, you can tell by watching Halak that he tracked the puck about a half second too late.

Two sneaky centres on the ice, Backs and Monahan.

Love the way Monahan cuts Backes off so he can't get to the puck on the Hudler plass. Both Backs and Monahan were excellent on that play.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

I love the people right behind the bench (I think we named her Bev) have to watch on the Jumbotron. They pay a huge amount for those seats, and can't even watch the play directly. I wonder why they don't move to a different location.

Bev probably enjoys looking at the play books and listing in to what the coaches, players are saying.

[Singularity]

Nothing feels better than beating the team that just beat the Oilers 6-Zip

[EYE_Overstand]

Originally Posted by Singularity

Nothing feels better than beating the team that just beat the Oilers 6-Zip

Now all we have to do is win on Friday

[Duke43]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

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SOB He's become very noticeable especially in terms of keeping the play alive in the offensive zone with very good pinches, I still don't think that much of his own zone play but he's standing out for the right reasons right now.
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I primarily agree with your statement, however, he does not turn over the puck in his end any more than the other "D" members. He has a good outlet pass and given more time, I think he will show that he can compete and keep his position as a third paring defenceman. Other than Gio, he is one of the better D at being physical with opponents. Wideman will hit forwards coming into our zone along the boards with a hip check but when it comes to work along the boards he is a pusher rather than hitter. The latter also skates to long in one spot.

[OzSome]

1st and 2nd period was sort of a doozer but I love the 3rd period. Down by 2 goals and the Flames worked hard to come back and tied it. Then ended winning the OT shootout was awesome. When we went to shootout, i have all the confident that we will win because Berra is becoming to be shootout goaltender ace. His aggressive seems to come out on shootout hence, he plays better.
Big Joe absolutely fooled Halak on his goal. Halak was looking for a deke move and was anticipating a five-hole.
I was not a big fan of Hartley earlier but he is starting to change me. I am not sure if there's any correlation on Feaster's firing but for some reason his coaching decision has been good lately. He's been rewarding players with more minutes if they showed they work hard or at least trying. I also like the way he's been rotating the goalies. If a goalie plays well even if they lose by 1 goal, he tends to stay with him the next game.. more like staying with the hot goalie. I guess we can see Ramo's playing much better. Berra plays well too but either his luck sucks or he just lose focus close to the end of the game especially when they ahead. In this game, it was total opposite. They were down by two so Berra was more focus to the task late in the game. Too bad, he's still haven't win his first regulation time. Anyways, I am happy with our goaltender situations right now. They are both learning and getting more confidence and more experiences as a result. This is how the rebuild should work.
I also like the coaches' reactions on a tying goal. You can tell they are not into TANKING the season as others suggested the team should. We are Flames country and not Oilers or Islanders country that decided tanking is the best option.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by OzSome

1st and 2nd period was sort of a doozer but I love the 3rd period. Down by 2 goals and the Flames worked hard to come back and tied it. Then ended winning the OT shootout was awesome. When we went to shootout, i have all the confident that we will win because Berra is becoming to be shootout goaltender ace. His aggressive seems to come out on shootout hence, he plays better.
Big Joe absolutely fooled Halak on his goal. Halak was looking for a deke move and was anticipating a five-hole.
I was not a big fan of Hartley earlier but he is starting to change me. I am not sure if there's any correlation on Feaster's firing but for some reason his coaching decision has been good lately. He's been rewarding players with more minutes if they showed they work hard or at least trying. I also like the way he's been rotating the goalies. If a goalie plays well even if they lose by 1 goal, he tends to stay with him the next game.. more like staying with the hot goalie. I guess we can see Ramo's playing much better. Berra plays well too but either his luck sucks or he just lose focus close to the end of the game especially when they ahead. In this game, it was total opposite. They were down by two so Berra was more focus to the task late in the game. Too bad, he's still haven't win his first regulation time. Anyways, I am happy with the goaltender situations right now. They are both learning and getting more confidence and more experiences as a result. This is how the rebuild should work.
I also like the coaches' reactions on a tying goal. You can tell they are not into TANKING the season as others suggested the team should. We are Flames country and not Oilers or Islanders country that decided tanking is the best option.

I meant to mention this as well.

But it isn't just the coaches - the players, the fans, the entire organization, is playing/wanting to win and competing to the best of their abilities.

It is so much more enjoyable - and a far better way to run an organization - than the tanking mentality.

You might not draft quite as high, but it is a better environment for your kids to develop in.