[PGT] Flames lose twice in one night to the Avs

[Leon]

One observation - Iggy has a hard time making plays at full speed and always wants to slow the play down. Still got a hell of a shot but has lost a step.

Blowing a lead like that on the road is not good. One step forward, one step back. Not sure what the answer is but the diagnosis isn't good.

[Dime_On_Flames]

[the_only_turek_fan]

Next 7 games:

VAN
SJ
@ANA
@LA
@LA
DET
NASH

[Igottago]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Still a fan no matter what. This was a state of the union game for the Flames plain and simple. And it is not good. I want this team to be better, I want this team in the playoffs. Sadly, when you blow a game like this with all the hoopla surrounding it.....it is not good.

I hope Feaster has a back up plan in the event their RFA signing was matched. Because something needs to be done....still.

Good on him though for trying.

That's a great way to put it. Seems any optimism they build up ends up blowing up in our faces. Truthfully I was expecting a loss in the 2nd period, the tides were turning and you could see the wheels falling off.

The game to game losses don't even bother me anymore. I'm more interested in the overall strategy of the franchise now. How is this team going to become a contender again? They have a lot of work to do.

[Frank MetaMusil]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

Holy crap. i just remembered who Glennsuck has been playing like before he left! He is freaking Rene Bork!!!!! barf.

Bork was awesome under Keenan. His PK was 4th overall in 08/09. Mike Keenan caught the majority of the crap on this board for nearly 2 seasons, but he's a top 5 all-time coach in terms of wins. I don't know how he did it, but Phaneuf was a 60 point player when he was coach. At least Hartley is increasing Bouw's trade value.

C'mon, we didn't get O'reilly. Top 5 is still realistic!

[getoverit]

I'm glad I dont live in Calgary as I couldn't watch this debacle. This team continues to impress me with ways that they can disappoint me

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Leon

One observation - Iggy has a hard time making plays at full speed and always wants to slow the play down. Still got a hell of a shot but has lost a step.

Blowing a lead like that on the road is not good. One step forward, one step back. Not sure what the answer is but the diagnosis isn't good.

It would be nice if Tanguay could connect on 80% of his passes instead of his current 40%.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by the_only_turek_fan

Next 7 games:

VAN
SJ
@ANA
@LA
@LA
DET
NASH

[the_only_turek_fan]

^ That California trip will be brutal.

[Hemi-Cuda]

i'd be upset about a loss like this if this team hadn't sucked away any emotion i've had for the Flames over the past few years

[Jbo]

Somehow the Flames are gonna beat Van just to blow my mind

[Bertuzzied]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Bork was awesome under Keenan. His PK was 4th overall in 08/09. Mike Keenan caught the majority of the crap on this board for nearly 2 seasons, but he's a top 5 all-time coach in terms of wins. I don't know how he did it, but Phaneuf was a 60 point player when he was coach. At least Hartley is increasing Bouw's trade value.

Maybe Keenan used to beat him with a stick after the games?

Problem with Sutter is that no matter how crappy Bork played he never missed a shift or his pp ice time.

Hopefully hartley wakes up and punishes putrid play.

[St. Pats]

I find I'm finally immune to the Flames. I can't even get up the energy to get angry. I just flick the channel to watch a little Rubio.

[dino7c]

Flames have blown so many games this year, its over

[Saqe]

Originally Posted by Frank MetaMusil

Bork was awesome under Keenan. His PK was 4th overall in 08/09. Mike Keenan caught the majority of the crap on this board for nearly 2 seasons, but he's a top 5 all-time coach in terms of wins. I don't know how he did it, but Phaneuf was a 60 point player when he was coach. At least Hartley is increasing Bouw's trade value.

He was an #######, that´s how

[zamler]

What record do the Flames have to have now to realistically make the playoffs?

[skcli]

Shaking my frriging head for 20 mins now. Where's my beer ?

[FlameFan21]

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by browna

To be fair, Iginla with a solid game, unlucky not to have a hat trick. Bouwmeester too, with flashes from Hudler.

Iggy played great for the first half of the game, but he put his feet up on the bar with the rest of the forwards for the 2nd half. Considering he is the captain that is not good.

[$ven27]

I'd actually rather be a CBJ fan atm. That might be my disappointment about not getting ROR too though.