[PGT] Flames 1 - Blackhawks 2

[T@T]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

Bad possession team, meet good possession team.

Just shut it.

[-TC-]

That's tough...a couple mistakes and a wicked pp goal against. That's 5, now they need a long winning streak to even it out.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Not one of our better games. Struggled to pass and keep up with the hawks most of the game

Yet again some of our more veteran players were invisible

Most of them are badteran players

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by skcli

3rd period by the Flames was terrible, except for the last 2 minutes....well, JG cost a game but he is learning and contributing. Just move on.....

This was not JG's fault. Brodie broke on the outside in a tie game leaving Gio to fend for himself...Sometimes his aggressiveness is a hinderance.

[HelloHockeyFans]

Good effort in the first 40, but the wheels fell off for some reason in the 3rd period. Disappointing when you consider the Flames were rested and Chicago played last night. Difference between an experienced team and the Flames.

Still, Calgary only lost by a goal in the 3rd, so they can take that away and move forward.

I think they'll snap this winless skid against the Rangers and the Dallas game afterwards is winnable.

[Knut]

Johnny blew a tire but the D were being very aggressive too. More often than not johnny makes that play though

[Joborule]

I'm convinced Flames are back down to Earth. They're still competing great since they been in each of the games they lost, but the talent, or rather the belief lack of is showing since there's many times they have trouble controlling the puck, or just missing passes and shots on nets, while the other team is doing a better job on those skills, and it's what's been making the difference. This is especially notable on the power plays.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

In general, they have looked fine on this slide. However, they are making crucial mistakes that end up in the back of the net.

They have played some of their best hockey, but that this period was a team with confidence versus a team that hesitated

[JohnnySkittles]

Originally Posted by T@T

Just shut it.

what? he's not wrong.

[timbit]

The kids are fine, the Vets have been good, the coaching and management have been swell.
What were people expecting?
A 55 win season?

[btimbit]

Thought we played better than we did in Pittsburgh. Not a bad game overall just a little too passive and some poor passing. Not even that upset. Just sick of losing

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by Wastedyouth

Bad possession team, meet good possession team.

Speaking of one note posters...

[Hemi-Cuda]

Guess the early season critics were right, the Flames were just unsustainable. Once that high shooting percentage dropped down they haven't looked very threatening at all with the puck. Coupled with the major defensive gaffs showing up regularly now and this could be a very long month

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Since1984

This was not JG's fault. Brodie broke on the outside in a tie game leaving Gio to fend for himself...Sometimes his aggressiveness is a hinderance.

How is it not JG's fault? He is the one that turned the puck over and caused the whole problem. I've been a critic of Brodie the last few games, but that wasn't his fault at all. When you have numbers, you have to get the puck deep. JG didn't.

[Yamer]

Originally Posted by Since1984

This was not JG's fault. Brodie broke on the outside in a tie game leaving Gio to fend for himself...Sometimes his aggressiveness is a hinderance.

Actually, it was an entire line mistake. Over-committed on the rush and left themselves wide open for a turnover at the offensive blueline.

Positive spin = The fact the team held so much confidence in #13 that they merely assumed he would carry it into the zone and set something up that they were willing to take the risk is pretty interesting.

[GirlySports]

Dont know if the Flames sat back or hesitated. They were pushed back.

[kevman]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

Chicago looked great and they better win it this year before they are paying 2 players over 20 million combined going forward....

Was going to say just that. Look at Chicago's payroll for next year. $65 million committed for 14 players. Help's take the edge off a little...

[nik-]

The most annoying thing is that we're feeding those analytics nerd's egos.

[skcli]

The Power Plays are very concerning....simply cannot set-up.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by JohnnySkittles

what? he's not wrong.

a lot of "fans" starting to sound like Canuck fans here... yeah they are losing but the effort is there, they were outclassed tonight by a pretty good team....