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dissentowner · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegee

Outside of Ryan it seems like if you don't perform you don't play. This might be Smith's last game as the starter.

Ya, I don't get the Ryan lovefest for Peters. I can handle him as the 4th line C but why in holy hell is he on the PP?

soulchoice · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by old-fart

Smith is actually 38th out of 39 goalies by save percentage with a stunning .878. Only Jake Allen is worse.

And that was before he crapped his pants all over the ice tonight.

I would take Allen over him. As I've been saying, he is the worst starting goalie in the western Conference, Smith.

Flamesfan2010 · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stone hands

Going forward it's rittich's net to lose. It has to be. It would be irresponsible for it not to be at this point

Smith has cost us too many games already this season.

dino7c · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

Flames were absolutely dominating this game until the bad goal #1

TheAlpineOracle · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

Not sure how Bennett gets instigator when Cole has his gloves off first.

I figured we had a chance at 3-1, but that 4th garbage goal by Smith ended any chance of a comeback. Not sure why Peters didn’t pull him. Despite the 2nd and 3rd goal
Not really being his fault everyone here at the dome could see he was fighting the puck and any shot had a chance of going in.

btimbit · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

And back to the echo...like does no techs work at Sportsnet?

Oh they're there. They finished watching the Leafs game so now they're only paying attention to the Oilers game

MolsonInBothHands · 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM

Very done with Smith. Same body language as Pittsburgh game. The guy is his own worst enemy.

Karl · 11-01-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

I think he'll bounce back, but we broke our goalie tonight. Should let him sit out the 3rd.

I don't. Smith is done, just accept it.

GreenLantern2814 · 11-01-2018, 08:52 PM

Mike Smith is a problem

dino7c · 11-01-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Badgers Nose

I think he'll bounce back, but we broke our goalie tonight. Should let him sit out the 3rd.

Smith has been terrible all season...barely made a save in the win against Toronto...team shouldn't have to play perfect hockey

djsFlames · 11-01-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo

I'm so frustrated I dont even have faith in Peters as a coach right now

Does about everything right with the skaters IMO but has mismanaged the goaltending. I understood giving smith a chance to get going in the first half of october but at some point Smith should've no longer been the default starter instead the guy that had to displace Rittich. He straight up hasn't earned that privilege.

DomeFoam · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dino7c

Its a charge and he left his feet

No, it’s not. The flames are playing hockey, and they are going to get hit too. Take off your glasses and come to terms that you’re celebrating a great hit if that’s a flame delivering it.

direwolf · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone290

The most frustrating part is that these are winnable games. Not only winnable, but where they are controlling the game for the most part. But yet, the goalie falters. Yes, it's a team game, but as far as I'm concerned, Smith lost this game for the team.

I'd say the PP shares equal blame for this one.

KootenayFlamesFan · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

Please put Chucky in the slot on the PP to start the 3rd. Please. We need a PP goal or two badly.

Saint Troy · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

Sucks that Smith murdered this game, team was playing very solid considering the travel schedule. Time to move to a win and you keep playing system from Peters.

fanman · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

Ugh.

This game needs more Rittich.

soulchoice · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Ya, I don't get the Ryan lovefest for Peters. I can handle him as the 4th line C but why in holy hell is he on the PP?

This is further proof, the frustrations Canes fans had with Peters and Ryan was real. Throughout the season it was something they hated. Wasn't just when he signed with the flames.

Can't believe we are paying him 3 million plus a year. As of now it's another bad UFA signing. He needs to be better.

The Boy Wonder · 11-01-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle

Not sure how Bennett gets instigator when Cole has his gloves off first.

I figured we had a chance at 3-1, but that 4th garbage goal by Smith ended any chance of a comeback. Not sure why Peters didn’t pull him. Despite the 2nd and 3rd goal
Not really being his fault everyone here at the dome could see he was fighting the puck and any shot had a chance of going in.

I'm the biggest bennett defender but his gloves were definitely off first.

CF84 · 11-01-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Yes.

Because the first goal, which was BRUTAL, changed the momentum and gave the Avs life. Also, he was deep in the net.

Then there is the 3rd goal where he never slid across, just stuck out the glove. Even though everyone in the building new it would be a pass.

Then we have the 4th goal. Mother of God.

Flames the better team. Down 4-1

Also, that no goal that would have been terrible.

ricosuave · 11-01-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by old-fart

Smith is actually 38th out of 39 goalies by save percentage with a stunning .878. Only Jake Allen is worse.

And that was before he crapped his pants all over the ice tonight.

Id trade Smith + for Allen in a hearbeat