12-19-2019, 08:48 PM
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#241
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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I didn't think the second MTL goal was on Rittich. Saveable, but it seemed like a great shot by a guy with too much time and space in a somewhat dangerous scoring area. I'd pin that one on the poor backchecking of the forwards.
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12-19-2019, 08:49 PM
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#242
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I hope the wake up and can pull this off, they had some good shifts in the second but Rittich needed to make those saves. It just seems like last year they would have made it 3-0 and deflated the other team, they really need a shakeup as it just doesn’t seem like the chemistry is there this year.
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12-19-2019, 08:49 PM
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#243
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Then he chooses not to skate quickly.
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Backlund's been skating quickly this year. His aim is just way way off, which is entirely mental IMO.
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12-19-2019, 08:50 PM
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#244
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First Line Centre
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The Flames, having just lost 2 straight home games after ghosting the second period, and talking post-game about how good teams don't lose 2 games in a row, decided to not show up at all so far tonight through 40 minutes.
37.97 CF%
39.68 FF%
38.1 SF%
38.46% SCF%
36.84 HDCF%
35.27 xGF%
Embarrassing.
Their play under Geoff Ward is very concerning and not neeeeeeeeeearly as good as the record would indicate.
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12-19-2019, 08:50 PM
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#245
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Then he chooses not to skate quickly.
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Can you demonstrate one example?
I'm honestly floored that this is a criticism
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12-19-2019, 08:51 PM
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#246
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First Line Centre
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I miss Rinaldo...
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12-19-2019, 08:51 PM
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#247
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
The Flames, having just lost 2 straight home games after ghosting the second period, and talking post-game about how good teams don't lose 2 games in a row, decided to not show up at all so far tonight through 40 minutes.
37.97 CF%
39.68 FF%
38.1 SF%
38.46% SCF%
36.84 HDCF%
35.27 xGF%
Embarrassing.
Their play under Geoff Ward is very concerning and not neeeeeeeeeearly as good as the record would indicate.
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Lol. They’re 7-2 and I think they played well in both losses. What game in that win streak did they not deserve?
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12-19-2019, 08:52 PM
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#248
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Originally Posted by Split98
Just so we're clear, you think that Backlund's value in the NHL is a 3rd or 4th round pick? IF we're lucky, no less.
Interesting.
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3rd is pushing it. I don't see a NHL GM paying more than a 4th rounder for a forward player who will only contribute defensively. To win games in the NHL, you gotta get more goals than the other team. That requires having players that can score. You use your premium assets to acquire those players, not someone like Backlund who isn't gonna contribute on the scoring summary.
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12-19-2019, 08:52 PM
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#249
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joborule
It was really cute a month ago that people thought trading Backlund would fetch a 1st rounder.
Be lucky to even get a mid rounder. He's an offensive black hole, with no signs of it turning around, and on the wrong side of 30 to boot.
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Maybe not a first, but to a team desperately in need of defense...
Florida for Hoffman and 2 3rds would help both teams. cough cough
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12-19-2019, 08:52 PM
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#250
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scobel
Wow I don’t get why we are challenging these when they get a powerplay afterwards. Talk about major momentum changing. That was at best 20% being overturned.
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Well, to be fair the league wants it both ways. It's a "dump" against the flames or control. Depending on which screws us.
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12-19-2019, 08:52 PM
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#251
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Resident Videologist
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
Backlund's been skating quickly this year. His aim is just way way off, which is entirely mental IMO.
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Could be a nagging injury too. Hasn't he basically had something relatively minor that's hampered him every year recently?
Could be a bad wrist or hand, which would explain moving him to wing as well. Definitely frustrating to watch.
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12-19-2019, 08:55 PM
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#252
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N-E-B
Lol. They’re 7-2 and I think they played well in both losses. What game in that win streak did they not deserve?
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In the 9 games with Geoff Ward behind the bench prior to tonight, the Flames at 5v5:
47.84 CF%
48.21 FF%
46.44 SF%
49.30 SCF%
50.09 xGF%
Only improvement is their HDCF% (54.61%)
This is not a good team playing good hockey under a good coach.
Don't let the record fool you.
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12-19-2019, 08:56 PM
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#253
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: H-Town, Texas
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Urghhh Knuckle Nuts Francis, shut your mouth.
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12-19-2019, 08:56 PM
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#254
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Franchise Player
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Need Johnny and Mono to play to their capabilities in the 3rd period.
No shows so far.
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12-19-2019, 08:57 PM
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#255
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joborule
3rd is pushing it. I don't see a NHL GM paying more than a 4th rounder for a forward player who will only contribute defensively. To win games in the NHL, you gotta get more goals than the other team. That requires having players that can score. You use your premium assets to acquire those players, not someone like Backlund who isn't gonna contribute on the scoring summary.
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Score always and ignore defense is a pretty good way to be a fan of the Oilers if you're interested...
But I don't think you can honestly believe that a GM will turn down a 3rd for Backs - that's hyperbole after a bad period
He's shanked a ton this year, and looked to be drowning at times to start the season. But as with most of the roster, he's rounded back into form. I also want more from Backs rn, but what I'm reading is absurd
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12-19-2019, 08:57 PM
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#256
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Fearmongerer
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Wondering when # became hashtag and not a number sign.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Manhattanboy
Then he chooses not to skate quickly.
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Except that he skates really fast....thats not his issue though.
He looks defeated the second the puck hits his stick....like completely panicked and is sure he wont score. Its an issue.
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12-19-2019, 08:57 PM
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#257
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Red Deer
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Well it's Big Dog Manny now. Just is. Accept it.
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12-19-2019, 08:57 PM
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#258
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
In the 9 games with Geoff Ward behind the bench prior to tonight, the Flames at 5v5:
47.84 CF%
48.21 FF%
46.44 SF%
49.30 SCF%
50.09 xGF%
Only improvement is their HDCF% (54.61%)
This is not a good team playing good hockey under a good coach.
Don't let the record fool you.
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7 wins is a much more important statistic than percentages. I’ll stick to those thanks.
Also I enjoy being positive and optimistic.
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12-19-2019, 08:59 PM
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#259
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Lifetime In Suspension
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Originally Posted by Yamer
Well it's Big Dog Manny now. Just is. Accept it.
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Anything is better than eat bread
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12-19-2019, 09:01 PM
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#260
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GranteedEV
I didn't think the second MTL goal was on Rittich. Saveable, but it seemed like a great shot by a guy with too much time and space in a somewhat dangerous scoring area. I'd pin that one on the poor backchecking of the forwards.
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really? a wrist shot from that far out with no screen should be stopped
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