[PGT] Avalanche 5 - Flames 1 | Season Over

[Flames0910]

Still can’t get over the double standard of slashing on Gaudreau vs MacKinnon.

Just goes to show the old LA Kings / Anaheim Ducks playoff strategy still holds: “instead of playing clean, commit so many offences that the refs can’t possibly call them all”

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Mitt31

It was already too late

Getting out skated and out played since the start of the series told me it was too late

I guess I should have used green.

[renny]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

This isn't a good way to try to prove that Gaudreau is the weak link.

Gaudreau was far and away the best player on his line this series. It wasn't close.

Agreed, the Avs just covered JGs passing options, and thus it really hampered his ability to be effective. His linemates need to get open or make space.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

The guy is 5'6 150lbs who gets slashed every single shift. What the flying eff do you want him to do every night? He generates offense.

If you trade Gaudreau you can forget about playoffs and getting ready for lottery ball parties.

Here's the thing that you're fundamentally missing

He generates offense in a season that doesn't really matter very much. This playoff has shown that

When it comes to the playoffs, Gaudreau is about as close to useless as you can get from a star. He is almost a complete non-factor. His one playoff point since 2015 is a secondary assist in a game the Flames lost

If you trade Gaudreau (and I think they should consider it), well, maybe it's time they get a crack at the lottery. It's not exactly something to sniff at. Literally every other team who's been around for more than two years has participated in the lottery! The Flames have never had the opportunity to select from that high-end pool of upper-echelon, top-of-the-board talent. They've always had to count on the underdogs coming through.

Not that I'm advocating for tanking as a first choice. I think they can give Gaudreau another crack at it. But if they trade him, it shouldn't be necessarily to tank. Just get another star who cares. Get another centre. Play Tkachuk on the first line with this dynamic centre and Lindholm on the right side.

Tkachuk - star centre acquired for JG - Lindholm
Bennett - Monahan - new right winger (Mangiapane?)

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by GeoRock

Umm...what offense did he generate in the playoffs?

Worded it wrong. Offensive chances. No one could finish.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Did you even watch the series? He would have had a crap load more points if Monahan hit the net or even got a shot off. He flubbed every single one of them.

Do you not notice how biased you are towards Johnny, riddled with excuses?

He had a bad playoff, a lot of players did. It's not the end of the world, need a hug?

[zamler]

I'll give credit to Gaudreau for giving a damn, sure he flubbed the penalty shot and the breakaway but the guy was trying his dick off. Besides Smith who else did? One other guy and that's it.

[Mitt31]

Originally Posted by zamler

I guess I should have used green.

All good I’m not mad and enjoying ranting with all of ya

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Here's the thing that you're fundamentally missing

He generates offense in a season that doesn't really matter very much. This playoff has shown that

When it comes to the playoffs, Gaudreau is about as close to useless as you can get from a star. He is almost a complete non-factor. His one playoff point since 2015 is a secondary assist in a game the Flames lost

If you trade Gaudreau (and I think they should consider it), well, maybe it's time they get a crack at the lottery. It's not exactly something to sniff at. Literally every other team who's been around for more than two years has participated in the lottery! The Flames have never had the opportunity to select from that high-end pool of upper-echelon, top-of-the-board talent. They've always had to count on the underdogs coming through.

Not that I'm advocating for tanking as a first choice. I think they can give Gaudreau another crack at it. But if they trade him, it shouldn't be necessarily to tank. Just get another star who cares. Get another centre. Play Tkachuk on the first line with this dynamic centre and Lindholm on the right side.

Tkachuk - star centre acquired for JG - Lindholm
Bennett - Monahan - new right winger (Mangiapane?)

You would trade Gaudreau before Monahan or Lindholm after watching these 5 games. Well you are drunk! hahhaa

[Flamenspiel]

I'll tell you one thing, the team is more then one player away from a cup for sure. I am happy we did not do anything at the deadline. A rental would have been a waste and they will need long term solutions in the form of a centre that can push the top two down the depth chart. They also need a goalie, as good as Smith was, this was his last hurrah and Grubauer was even better.

Backlund has to be your third line centre, that being said, i think Bennett is a top 6 playoff forward. What to do with Neal? Get a good season out of him and move him out in year three.? Who knows?

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Seems like every message short of that has been already sent to ownership & management, and has fallen on deaf ears every time. What message is there left for fans to send?

Who cares in reality about the jersey throw. What another person does with his or her jersey means nothing to me. It’s theiir money. Throw it, sit on it, tear it up or wear it. It’s not my business what others do. Do whatever you want is my motto.

[CaptainYooh]

The most frustrating thing for me in this series was that the Flames got completely overplayed by a one-line (more like a one-player) team with average shallow defense and a backup goalie. Not by a big Dallas team, not by a super-stacked San Jose or Vegas teams. By f...n’ Colorado, which is pretty much like the Oilers... Man, I am so pissed off right now...

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Not sure why I thought this season would be any different. At least this year’s Flames got our heartbreak over with in 5 games unlike those early 90s teams that saved the heartbreak til game 7.

Wait til next year!

Usually game 7 OT..the ultimate donkey punch. 3 times in 5 years, from 91-95. Favourites in all 3 series, and division champs the final 2

[3rd liner]

Originally Posted by dino7c

apologized for elbowing him in the head...

most guys would be suspended, he won't

Could have been an apology for sure. Maybe Hath didn’t take it so well. I wouldn’t have either. Game out of hand, throw that elbow? Will sort you out next year pal. Agree he won’t get anything.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

You would trade Gaudreau before Monahan after watching these 5 games. Well you are drunk! hahhaa

God, I wish.

Anyway, elite teams are built down the middle. I think this team would take on an entirely new look with Monahan as a 2C and an elite 1C of Johnny's value.

I think Monahan could flourish without the pressure of being the 1C. And damn, you could get an amazing centre by trading Gaudreau.

[dino7c]

Flames would regret trading Gaudreau. With the right players he would dominate, even in the playoffs IMO

[flames_fan_down_under]

Not really anything eye opening from the post game comments. Usual sullen looks, tough to see the rest of the teams playing on TV, etc. Peter's didn't say much either. He seemed like a man without answers too. I was hoping for a bit more of a deeper analysis from Bill but he was pretty even handed in his remarks. Praised Smith and Mackinnon. Said Gaudreau played well this game. Thought the harder they tried the more it got away from them.

[cannon7]

Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle

Disagree and it’s not even close. Whoever tossed tgat jersey is huge ####ing loser.

Nonsense. Fixating on a jersey toss is beyond petty. The Flames just took a figurative dump on the ice and you're worried about a ####ing jersey? Give your head a shake.

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Usually game 7 OT..the ultimate donkey punch. 3 times in 5 years, from 91-95. Favourites in all 3 series, and division champs the final 2

3-1 lead in a series twice i believe.

Honourable mention to Bubba blowing it for Calgary against San Jose.

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Some thought Tkachuk was going to be the best player on this team. He disappeared completely after game 1.

The best defenseman in the league was game but really not close to a difference maker in this series.

They just got beat across the board except in net.

Hard to fathom really.

Did you notice how in the regular season up until the end of the year, Gio was always able to get pucks through the screens and players for a shot on net. Almost as good as Burns who is elite for that. However in the playoffs, they were either going wide, high or blocked by his own players or the Avs. Not even an intentional block but just couldn’t get pucks through. Frustrating