[PGT] Flames Lose 4-3 to Avalanche in Shootout

[Yrebmi]

Originally Posted by dying4acup

I don't have kids, but if I did, I might have thrown punches over either part. Unacceptable. I can't believe they got away with the first.

You mean if you didn't have kids?
Starting physical fights with strangers over being a bad example to your kids is not a good example to your kids.

[MoreDrank]

nvm

[Sample00]

Originally Posted by underGRADFlame

Vaughn blocker/trapper, ccm pads, warrior stick? Pick a G** Damn brand!

Its actually refreshing to see a goalie wear stuff that he is comfortable with rather than promoting a "Brand".

Backstrom obviously doesnt have a sponsorship deal with any goalie equipment manufacturer so he's wearing stuff that he's comfortable with. I get it and quite like it!

The colours match though, so thats a positive. At least he isnt wearing his old Wild colours.

And I like the lid.

[Da_Chief]

Wasn't Huselius nicknamed Juice as well?

[Huntingwhale]

Pretty fun game to watch. Sucks to lose in the shootout like that. Pretty pathetic attempts from the Flames. Wish it was 3vs3 for 10 minutes and then a tie. Oh well.

[IliketoPuck]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Gio and Engelland were good. Gio has been playing well, I disagree with your assertion that Engelland is dragging his game down. Both are playing well.

I think Jokipakka definitely has a chance to be a top 4 guy next year. Perhaps with Hamilton if they keep Gio/Brodie together

I totally disagree on the Engelland comment. He is a boat anchor on that pairing. Causes Gio to be overly aggressive because he is compensating for playing with a 6/7 defense partner, which leads to poor overall results.

[taxbuster]

Not sure about the Flames feed, but on the Denver feed (which, by the way I thought was very generous in talking about the Flames throughout the game) they had a pretty clear picture of Ortio's stick between Iggy's legs - and then Orts waved his arms like "Who, me?" - which is a pretty good giveaway that it was totally intended.

[polak]

REALLY liking Ortio. Enough that I don't want to trade good assets for another goalie. Hes perfectly capable. Who knows where we might be right now if he got more of a leash.

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by polak

REALLY liking Ortio. Enough that I don't want to trade good assets for another goalie. Hes perfectly capable.

Perfectly capable of playing all 82 games?

Because what you're talking about, basically, is a tandem of Ortio and nobody.

[Roof-Daddy]

I think what polak is saying here is that with Ortio finally breaking out as an NHL quality goaltender, he'd rather bring him back and round out the tandem with a UFA signing instead of spending assets to trade for another goalie, like Andersen, Murray, Bishop or Kuemper for example.

[btimbit]

I'd be fine with having Ortio next year. As long as he's not the only basket we're putting our eggs in. Still would like to see Raanta or Andersen