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Strange Brew · 02-28-2023, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

high danger chances were 18-2

this wasn't like some of the other games

This can't be right. The last two Bruin goals were obviously high danger, they were into an empty net. That was all the high danger? I can think of a few more.

Strange Brew · 02-28-2023, 11:28 PM

I didn't hate Huberdeau passing on the 2 on 1. It was a bad pass, that's what I didn't like.

bigrangy · 02-28-2023, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

This can't be right. The last two Bruin goals were obviously high danger, they were into an empty net. That was all the high danger? I can think of a few more.

at 5v5. all situations was 22-9

dino7c · 02-28-2023, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

This can't be right. The last two Bruin goals were obviously high danger, they were into an empty net. That was all the high danger? I can think of a few more.

that was 5 on 5

dino7c · 02-28-2023, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I didn't hate Huberdeau passing on the 2 on 1. It was a bad pass, that's what I didn't like.

they had 22 high danger chances though, they didn't lose the game because of one pass that was picked off

Strange Brew · 02-28-2023, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

they had 22 high danger chances though, they didn't lose the game because of one pass that was picked off

It was a bad pass. Not saying it's why they lost.

A better pass, or a good shot and it could have been why they won.

Locke · 02-28-2023, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

.844 save percentage in 11 games in February

That's just embarassing for Markstrom and Vladar.

3-4-4 record and in some ways thats remarkable with that horrendous of a save percentage.

Think it was -11 GSAA too...so it's like they spotted the other team a 1-0 lead every game.

Its just bad luck.

dino7c · 02-28-2023, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Strange Brew

It was a bad pass. Not saying it's why they lost.

A better pass, or a good shot and it could have been why they won.

yeah I just think it's being overblown...they had a lot of chances that could have won the game...or a routine save on the first shot

WhiteTiger · 02-28-2023, 11:45 PM

Bah

jayswin · 02-28-2023, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GioforPM

Way too many Boston fans in attendance tonight. But my wife did see her future husband Jon Hamm.

Yeah, that was crazy. That was the most opposing fans I think I've ever seen for a non Canadian opponent.

D as in David · 02-28-2023, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jayswin

Yeah, that was crazy. That was the most opposing fans I think I've ever seen for a non Canadian opponent.

Wait until Thursday.

ETA: Just saw the non-Canadian part.

jayswin · 02-28-2023, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

high danger chances were 18-2

this wasn't like some of the other games

If the Bruins were awarded only two high dangers chances in that game then I have some serious questions about high dangers chances.

edit: you clarified 5 on 5.

Chingas · 03-01-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

.844 save percentage in 11 games in February

That's just embarassing for Markstrom and Vladar.

3-4-4 record and in some ways thats remarkable with that horrendous of a save percentage.

Think it was -11 GSAA too...so it's like they spotted the other team a 1-0 lead every game.

Was thinking tonight that we'd be better off starting games with the goalie on the bench. Play 6 on 5 until the opposition gets their first shot on goal. It literally couldn't be worse than what we've have been subjected to this season.

Savvy27 · 03-01-2023, 12:06 AM

Last year the Predators got the last playoff spot with 97 points and a 45-30-7 record. They were swept by the Avalanche. They lost Saros and went with Rittich and his .887 save pct.

The Flames currently hold a 27-21-13 record for 67 points with 21 games left. Markstrom has an .887 save pct. To even get to the lofty standard of the 2021-22 first round fodder Predators, the Flames need a .714 points percentage in the remaining games. That could be a 14-5-2 or maybe an 11-2-8 run (which would fit this dumb year).

And honestly, then what? Do they beat the Avs or Stars or Golden Knights? How could anyone responsibly look at this situation from a management perspective and think that this group will play at an unprecedented level for the rest of the season and beyond? And even if they do achieve such a highly, highly unlikely outcome by sneaking into the playoffs I just don't see how that would be better than gaining assets right now to load up for the draft (where they can trade for good players) and come back stronger next season.

TrentCrimmIndependent · 03-01-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dustygoon

That’s a lot of Backlund in OT.

Sutter didn't learn from last time eh.

combustiblefuel · 03-01-2023, 12:15 AM

Biggest disappointment this year is losing Tkachuk . Management ####ed that up. Don't believe we lost him because he's American and wanted the leisure life in Florida. Brady signed long term no problem when Senators offered it. Matthew said Flames never offered it earlier in his career. Having at least Tkachuk on this team alone probably pushes the needle.

Brad can go fly a kite and ownership . Till Edward's dies nothing gets meaningfully done.

D as in David · 03-01-2023, 12:18 AM

Pelletier had an impressive game and seemed to be in on lots of offensive opportunities. He deserved to be out there in OT.

Savvy27 · 03-01-2023, 12:19 AM

On a more positive note, I watched Pelletier really closely tonight and he's fantastic without the puck. He made great plays all over the ice. His pressure on the forecheck is similar to Coleman.

Weegar was also really good tonight. Seemed like he was a little more aggressive on the offensive side.

Lots of players played well tonight. There is a lot of good in the organization right now.

Locke · 03-01-2023, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Biggest disappointment this year is losing Tkachuk . Management ####ed that up. Don't believe we lost him because he's American and wanted the leisure life in Florida. Brady signed long term no problem when Senators offered it. Matthew said Flames never offered it earlier in his career. Having at least Tkachuk on this team alone probably pushes the needle.

Brad can go fly a kite and ownership . Till Edward's dies nothing gets meaningfully done.

We really dont know why Tkachuk left, and we may never know.

It could have been a management screwup, a lot of signs point in that direction, but it just as easily could have been a veritable cornucopia of other reasons.

It would be interesting to know if this off-season management was dealt a crappy hand or whether that damage was self-inflicted.

Either way though, that doesnt reflect on the on-ice performance of this group.

On the one hand, I can understand management's claim that this is an under-performing group that 'could' be better than their record suggests, however at the end of the day this is a results-based business and the people in it are judged based on their results.

One can claim that the standings dont accurately reflect the caliber of this team, however, unfortunately, that reflection, however inaccurate it may be, is the only one that counts.

Locke · 03-01-2023, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Savvy27

On a more positive note, I watched Pelletier really closely tonight and he's fantastic without the puck. He made great plays all over the ice. His pressure on the forecheck is similar to Coleman.

Weegar was also really good tonight. Seemed like he was a little more aggressive on the offensive side.

Lots of players played well tonight. There is a lot of good in the organization right now.