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[Manhattanboy]

Darryl making excuses. He’s lost it.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Not gonna happen. Darryl loves his boys. “Always earned never given” my ass

Always earned, never given was Hartley.

Always given, never earned is Sutter.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Wiggum_PI

Long overdue, not a good GM at all.

I won't talk ill of his work last summer though. He tried his hardest and for that he deserves a tip of the hat

But yeah, the reload didn't work. And now we're in a bad spot. It's over

[Flamesfan05]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Didn't expect Sutter to be this bad behind the bench this season

He's tone deaf in front of the mic and brain dead in his decisions/lack thereof

You can't tell me he's playing at a bigger game from what we've seen. I just don't think this guy's playing chess anymore. I think he's stubbornly just punishing a group of guys perpetually since October, who aren't understanding what he wants out of them

If ownership wants to honour their own MO of playoffs, they'll have to cut him loose

At this rate, keeping him might land us a top 10-12 pick. These guys are tuned out

Top 10 means a small shot at bedard. Better than getting embarrassed in the playoffs

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Didn't expect Sutter to be this bad behind the bench this season

He's tone deaf in front of the mic and brain dead in his decisions/lack thereof

You can't tell me he's playing at a bigger game from what we've seen. I just don't think this guy's playing chess anymore. I think he's stubbornly just perpetually punishing a group if guys who aren't understanding what he wants out of them

If ownership wants to honour their own MO of playoffs, they'll have to cut him loose

At this rate, keeping him might land us a top 10-12 pick. These guys are tuned out

This is completely unfounded.

But I almost feel like he's coaching to try to get the GM fired, and take over from Treliving.

He has the most job security on the team management.

More than his assistants. More than the management group.

All rumours state that he has the ownership groups full trust and faith in him.

Like I said I have no proof, but just a gut feeling. This doesn't really feel like a Darryl Sutter that is really doing all he can to turn this team around.

[Johnny Makarov]

great.. we are going to get Marky against the Rangers aren't we?

and get Gilbert in there for Stone.

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Here's something we can do that shouldn't be difficult.

Scratch Lucic, Ritchie, and Stone.

Play Ruzicka, Duehr, and Gilbert.

for starters.

I’d agree it’s worth a try. But, the these three are not the reason why the Flames are bad this year. It’s clearly on the ones who are supposed to be difference makers.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Darryl making excuses. He’s lost it.

I don't think he's seeing clearly anymore.

[PepsiFree]

On the bright side, it can’t get much worse.

[Johnny Makarov]

Not sure about the 3rd but for the 1st 2 periods it was Kadri's worst game as a Flame.

We should have been up 3-2 if he didn't miss a wide open net. Game changer.

[tvp2003]

The talent on the roster is there but it just isn’t happening this season.

The Flames playoff curse — one year in, one year out — looks to be in full force.

Looking forward to the Flames beating up on the Rangers on Saturday, just because.

[Infinit47]

Sutter was not trying to win that game. He was trying to send a message to the players. Constantly putting the 4th line out at insane times to kill momentum. Doesn't pull the goalie to even try for a miracle come back. Doesn't bother to pump up the minutes of his best forwards.

Won't even consider changing the lines up.

It's like he signed that contract extension and his goal is now to get fired so he can go make millions working on his farm.

[traptor]

Sutter putting alot of heat of Vladar.

Also taking no responsibility for making sure the team is prepared

[Mattman]

This is the first winter in a long time I haven't had to deal with seasonal depression.. but holy man this is hard

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

Didn't expect Sutter to be this bad behind the bench this season

What's funny is this is exactly the type of game and team I expected Sutter to trot out. Last year was the aberration. Sutter hockey has always been slow, grinding, play around the perimeter garbage. Worst hockey in the world to be subjected to watching. Last year they played quick, transitioned quickly, and used the middle of the ice. They actually scored off the rush! That was so against Sutter's game and his past teams. It's almost like the first line knew they were playing for contracts and freedom and just played their game, then the success made it impossible for Sutter to reign them in. This year, not the case. Guys aren't playing for anything and actually following the game plan, much to the team's detriment. Can't win for losing.

[Ferarri]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Darryl making excuses. He’s lost it.

I thought his assessment was fair. He’s been concerned about this group when they come back from a long road trip that they aren’t ready to play and that’s part of a lack of leadership. Also mentioned that we didn’t get momentum from any PP’s or PK’s and goaltending certainly didn’t do enough to help us win. Pretty much sums it up.

[skcli]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Darryl making excuses. He’s lost it.

He probablyhas long Covid

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

On the bright side, it can’t get much worse.

If we end up just missing the playoffs by a hair, that's worse.

[Dion]

[keenan87]

I am nervous to see what Treliving does to save his job. He has no incentive to think about the future if his days are numbered - give up everything to somehow make the playoffs.