[GDT] Flames at Canucks 8pm Mountain - The day the flames actually played some D

[flames_fan_down_under]

I really don't see how they could look much worse than the first two games.

Maybe some cleaner zone entries, less Wideman, and some competent goaltending.

[itsmagic]

We should all be concerned for the safety of the public in the Vancouver region today due to the remnants of Super Typhoon Songda.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...rday-1.3806672

The storm has already been directly responsible for one death, that of a fifteen year old boy in Surrey.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the league was considering postponing this game.

If they do play tonight, think about what the Flames might have had to endure simply to get to Vancouver.

Think about how tired the Flames players and coaching staff might be while they play a rested team of professional athletes that are all good enough to be playing this great game of hockey at the NHL level.

I won't be surprised if our favourite team loses. Further, I won't be surprised if they lose big. Nor should any of you.

In fact, I think the team's play this year - of what is just a game - will have the fan forum moderators working overtime. In fact, I will boldly predict that the moderators will be much busier this year than any year since 2000 when CalgaryPuck first came into being.

Now might be a good time to consider making a donation to the site. The owners of the site, and the volunteer moderators who work only to keep all discourse civil, will appreciate it.

It is supposed to be fun for the owners...a hobby.

If a hobby becomes...not fun...for you, wouldn't you stop doing it? You would lose.

If this stops becoming fun for the owners, we all lose.

I made a donation this morning for the reasons stated above.

And if you are reading this, and it isn't too late, think about all of the above before posting the usual conspiracy theory tripe about bad refereeing and bad coaching after the game tonight, or any night.

If nothing else, think about that fifteen year old boy and his family while you watch or listen to the game.

[TheIronMaiden]

Its not to late to salvage a season.
Please Flames, win this game. You are my favourite hobby.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Its not to late to salvage a season.
Please Flames, win this game. You are my favourite hobby.

Ditto!

[CsInMyBlood]

Was just going over some stats and this really stood out to me.

Backlunds faceoff % in these 2 games is amazing.

32 taken, 71.9% wins.

Defensive zone faceoffs, 11 wins, 1 loss. 91.7%

Shorthanded faceoffs. 8 wins, 1 loss. 88.9%

Powerplay faceoffs. 5 wins, 0 losses. 100%

Now I know its been 2 games against the same team, but it is certainly one positive to be taken from this train wreck of a start.

[btimbit]

Just win

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

Was just going over some stats and this really stood out to me.

Backlunds faceoff % in these 2 games is amazing.

32 taken, 71.9% wins.

Defensive zone faceoffs, 11 wins, 1 loss. 91.7%

Shorthanded faceoffs. 8 wins, 1 loss. 88.9%

Powerplay faceoffs. 5 wins, 0 losses. 100%

Now I know its been 2 games against the same team, but it is certainly one positive to be taken from this train wreck of a start.

Monahan was also a beast on the face-off dot in game 1. Over 60% I believe. Not sure how he was last game.

Oh yeah, and to the entire Flames team?

[You Need a Thneed]

1-0 shootout win.

Johnson with a seven save shutout.

[heep223]

Originally Posted by itsmagic

We should all be concerned for the safety of the public in the Vancouver region today due to the remnants of Super Typhoon Songda.



http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...rday-1.3806672



The storm has already been directly responsible for one death, that of a fifteen year old boy in Surrey.



I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the league was considering postponing this game.



If they do play tonight, think about what the Flames might have had to endure simply to get to Vancouver.



Think about how tired the Flames players and coaching staff might be while they play a rested team of professional athletes that are all good enough to be playing this great game of hockey at the NHL level.



I won't be surprised if our favourite team loses. Further, I won't be surprised if they lose big. Nor should any of you.



In fact, I think the team's play this year - of what is just a game - will have the fan forum moderators working overtime. In fact, I will boldly predict that the moderators will be much busier this year than any year since 2000 when CalgaryPuck first came into being.



Now might be a good time to consider making a donation to the site. The owners of the site, and the volunteer moderators who work only to keep all discourse civil, will appreciate it.



It is supposed to be fun for the owners...a hobby.



If a hobby becomes...not fun...for you, wouldn't you stop doing it? You would lose.



If this stops becoming fun for the owners, we all lose.



I made a donation this morning for the reasons stated above.



And if you are reading this, and it isn't too late, think about all of the above before posting the usual conspiracy theory tripe about bad refereeing and bad coaching after the game tonight, or any night.



If nothing else, think about that fifteen year old boy and his family.

Wat

[Stupid]

I want a bad corsi rating, bad possession numbers all game, being outplayed (extra points for being visually outplayed), 3 goals behind in the third.

It's the only thing that can help at this point.

[Sylvanfan]

7-3 loss to Vancouver tonight. This team looks like they have no clue.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

Its not to late to salvage a season.
Please Flames, win this game. You are my favourite hobby.

yeah, I don't want to have to go back to heroin being my favourite hobby

[MarkGio]

No hat-tricks for Patrick??

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by itsmagic

We should all be concerned for the safety of the public in the Vancouver region today due to the remnants of Super Typhoon Songda.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...rday-1.3806672

The storm has already been directly responsible for one death, that of a fifteen year old boy in Surrey.

I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the league was considering postponing this game.

If they do play tonight, think about what the Flames might have had to endure simply to get to Vancouver.

Think about how tired the Flames players and coaching staff might be while they play a rested team of professional athletes that are all good enough to be playing this great game of hockey at the NHL level.

I won't be surprised if our favourite team loses. Further, I won't be surprised if they lose big. Nor should any of you.

In fact, I think the team's play this year - of what is just a game - will have the fan forum moderators working overtime. In fact, I will boldly predict that the moderators will be much busier this year than any year since 2000 when CalgaryPuck first came into being.

Now might be a good time to consider making a donation to the site. The owners of the site, and the volunteer moderators who work only to keep all discourse civil, will appreciate it.

It is supposed to be fun for the owners...a hobby.

If a hobby becomes...not fun...for you, wouldn't you stop doing it? You would lose.

If this stops becoming fun for the owners, we all lose.

I made a donation this morning for the reasons stated above.

And if you are reading this, and it isn't too late, think about all of the above before posting the usual conspiracy theory tripe about bad refereeing and bad coaching after the game tonight, or any night.

If nothing else, think about that fifteen year old boy and his family while you watch or listen to the game.

This is a weird post.

[Husky]

Blame this bad start on two things.

Coaching for bad prep in the preseason.

Gaudreau for being a distraction and not having time with a new coach, system, players.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by MarkGio

No hat-tricks for Patrick??

[Stupid]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

This is a weird post.

It's magic

[locsofblu]

Meh. Expecting another loss tonight. This team has no clue!

[puckedoff]

Whats the lines? We finally going to see Cool-ak?

[direwolf]

Just get the W. I don't care how. And if the PP could score a goal tonight, that would be wonderful. And please stop giving away free breakaways.