[PGT] Flames Lose 2-1 + EN to the Caps.

[taxbuster]

Meh - they made a couple of mistakes and the Caps made them pay. Good game from mid-first on though, and entertaining most of the time.

Loved Tkachuk, Bennett and Ferland. Thought Stajan had a tough game - he might be done; his speed is just not there anymore, but I get that he helps the kids out with his experience. Too bad.

Johnny is.....stuck. He's thinking too much, trying too hard to make the perfect play, instead of letting his instinct take over. Too many turnovers, too many bad passes right now.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

That was some awesome Brent Sutter hockey

Gulutzan = B. Sutter
Brodie = Bouwmeester
Giordano = Giordano
Wideman = Wideman
Engelland = Homeless Man Sarich
Elliott = Kipper
Flames = Unwatchable again.

Why is it that this team has to jump back and forth between two extremes (Hartley's stretch pass hockey and Brent's braindead hockey)?

The best period we've played all season was game 2, period 1 against the Oilers. I had serious hope that that was the style Gulutzan wanted to impliment. But after getting tuned so many times, he gave up on playing an intelligent, aggressive, skilled game and told guys to shut their skills out of the picture.

What's sad is this team does have talent unlike most of the squads Sutter had to deal with. Elliott might even get them into the playoffs. But at best they'll be first round fodder for the Oilers or Sharks or Ducks or Kings.

[Mr.Coffee]

A lot of people talking about Gaudreau but feels like Monahan and Bennett get a free pass. Bennett I didn't even notice and Monahan was completely useless.

Oh well whatever. They'll be fine.

[direwolf]

Not to take anything away from the Caps, as they're a hell of a good team. But the Flames beat themselves tonight. Their god-awful special teams are costing them big time. It seems there's always something holding this team back. Last year it was terrible goaltending. This year the goaltending has been solid, but now it's our offence that's crapping the bed. So incredibly frustrating.

At least the Oilers lost.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by flamesforcup

If Gaudreau doesnt get going soon were going to be in trouble. Our depth can only hold up the fort for so long

Doesn't he have the most points on the team?, I think we just need to find him some line-mates he can click with. He was making some big efforts out there!

[PlayfulGenius]

Originally Posted by smoothskatingbrodie

Well at least Brodie was lookin' good. Broke up a lot of developing plays and stopped a couple cycles. Other than that we had a lot of perimeter shots imo Holtby didn't have to make a lot of big saves.

I thought Brodie played great whenever Washington had the puck...not so much once Calgary had possession.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

correct, but i think the score flattered the Flames. Elliott really held the game close. it never really felt like the Flames were ever gaining any momentum to come back

they were certainly the better team in the 3rd IMO...had the bulk of the chances

[FiveSeven]

Johnny looks like a totally different player...still amazing.
You can't say they weren't queuing in on him last season, Almost every team always said to watch out for #13.

He was trying early to get fancy, but then it wasn't working. Clearly coach and him thought to simplify and pass more, but I think he just needs to find that middle ground, where he was last season.

[Point Blank]

Positives:
- Backlund
- Bennett
- Hamilton
- Elliott

Negatives:
- Gaudreau
- Monahan
- Gio

This team won't go very far with its top players slumping. Overall a decent game though I guess.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by dino7c

they were certainly the better team in the 3rd IMO...had the bulk of the chances

That's true for 90% of teams that just lost a game

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by dino7c

one goal game against a top team after winning 3 straight

step back from the ledge CP

That's if you only watched the scoreboard. Can't believe people excusing their play because the scoreboard. The effort wasn't there and the top players were bad once again. It's like they need another road trip.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

Gulutzan = B. Sutter
Brodie = Bouwmeester
Giordano = Giordano
Wideman = Wideman
Engelland = Homeless Man Sarich
Elliott = Kipper
Flames = Unwatchable again.

Why is it that this team has to jump back and forth between two extremes (Hartley's stretch pass hockey and Brent's braindead hockey)?

The best period we've played all season was game 2, period 1 against the Oilers. I had serious hope that that was the style Gulutzan wanted to impliment. But after getting tuned so many times, he gave up on playing an intelligent, aggressive, skilled game and told guys to shut their skills out of the picture.

What's sad is this team does have talent unlike most of the squads Sutter had to deal with. Elliott might even get them into the playoffs. But at best they'll be first round fodder for the Oilers or Sharks or Ducks or Kings.

lol...Oilers have a long way to go

[Geeoff]

I thought this was an entertaining game even though the score was low and the good guys lost. Flames played well in a losing effort.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

That's if you only watched the scoreboard. Can't believe people excusing their play because the scoreboard. The effort wasn't there and the top players were bad once again. It's like they need another road trip.

I think most reasonable people think the game was even after the first 10 mins and excluding the PP. Its not an excuse, one team is a cup contender and one team is rebuilding and relying heavily on young players.

B. Sutter team? uh no, that team was FULL of vets in top roles, apples and oranges

[killer_carlson]

We were in this game and should have tied it.

How many top quality chances did our skill players have in the third period which resulted in missing the net?

Monahan on the 2 on 1
Brodie in the final minute
Gio in the final minute

just off the top of my head.

Those guys need to hit the net. Can't have all three miss like that.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Coaches forgot how to coach again? Or top players were invisible once again? I don't understand how these guys can look so good effort wise then look terrible the next game and can't make a pass or can't even play the cycle because they keep getting the puck picked off along the boards. The effort and back checking was embarrassing. This game should have been 8-1.

Chiasson isn't a first line player and he's really hurting the top line with his bad passes. Monahan and Gaudreau look so frustrated. They're used to Hudler who knew how to pass and join the play.

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

That's if you only watched the scoreboard. Can't believe people excusing their play because the scoreboard. The effort wasn't there and the top players were bad once again. It's like they need another road trip.

Step back from the ledge.

Hockey makes you very miserable it seems.

Don't be so dramatic.

[Machiavelli]

Not to harp on the Gaudreau body language thing, but after the two-on-one with Monahan when Sean missed the net, Johnny looked skyward and was obviously frustrated. It could have just been general disappointment with the missed chance, but it came across a little poorly to me.

[smoothskatingbrodie]

Originally Posted by PlayfulGenius

I thought Brodie played great whenever Washington had the puck...not so much once Calgary had possession.

True. Sailed a couple shots wide at the end, probably looking for a tip since Holtby's pretty good on direct shots.

[bubbsy]

Giordano, bodies and Wideman have been completely offensively brain dead.

Monahan was invisible, gaudreau did maybe 2 good things all game.

Otherwise, decent flames game. You can see that they just aren't in the same class as a team like the caps. Imagine this wasnt the second of back to backs for Washington.

[TheIronMaiden]

I thought yogourtpackage made some nice plays tonight.