[PGT] Anemic offense, Flames lose 2-1

[Huntingwhale]

Whelp, you had to know this was coming. 1st round curse still in effect. Start the series strong then slowly choke their way down the ladder. Disheartening, but not surprising.

See y'all next game for what might be the last.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Backlund's about the last guy I'd trade, or blame for that matter. He's actually shown up for the playoffs.

Who cares. If gaudreau, monahan, Giordano are moved out of here, which they absolutely need to, there's no reason to hold onto any vets.

It's rebuild time, hopefully this time with a gm with a plan.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Poe969

Trade. Them. All.

Love the idea of Monahan to the sabres. Johnny to NJ. I'll even add gio to Toronto and Backlund to NYR

Blow the team up entirely?

Won’t happen but if they lose Thursday big changes are coming.

Only positive is the team finally had a push back in the third after being massively outplayed for the last 4 games

[JohnnyB]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Are we going to see Rittich at all? How stupid is it to not hive your starter a minute of playoff action in 2 seasons.

I don't think he's the starting goalie anymore....

[skcli]

Flames > Edmonton but it is still very sad. One more game to watch before the weekend.

[DomeFoam]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Agreed, I thought Johnny was quite good today

Rinaldo, though... talk about not suited for playoff hockey. What exactly would you say he does? Because I have no idea.

What exactly would you say our top line does?

[oldschoolcalgary]

not enough offense... Dallas defense blocking everything...

it felt like a better effort compared to last game, but in the end, its still a loss...

really need Tkachuk to come back (if he's ready of course)

[SuperMatt18]

Better effort in the second and third after what was a pretty poor first period.

Caught sleeping to start the third though and that’s all that was needed for the Stars to take the series lead.

Hopefully they actually show some urgency in game 6 with their backs against the wall. I thought this series was going 7 games from the start and still feel that way.

Coach needs to make some adjustments though.

Mangiapane - Backlund - Lindholm
Gaudreau - Bennett - Lucic
Dube - Monahan - Reider
Janko - Quine - Ryan

Those should be the forward lines for game 6.

[CaptainCrunch77]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Are we going to see Rittich at all? How stupid is it to not hive your starter a minute of playoff action in 2 seasons.

Goaltending has been the least of the problems for this team. Talbot has stood on his head and kept them in games they’ve had no business being in. Unless this team learns they have to play hard and ugly from the drop of the puck they’ll be done in game 6.

[trackercowe]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Stars showing the Flames how you kill time off the clock with seconds to go, hold it in the corner. Win

I was thinking the same thing, I'm sure many of us did.

[Red_Baron]

I simply cannot believe Giordano's decline. It has been painful to witness it.

If there was ever a real debate on whether we need to protect him for the expansion draft or not, the answer is pretty clear by now.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Are we going to see Rittich at all? How stupid is it to not hive your starter a minute of playoff action in 2 seasons.

It's a pretty damning message being sent. Rittich isn't "the guy".

So, with the expiring contracts and performance of players on the roster, this team has no:

#1 defenceman
#2 defenceman
#1 centre
#1 left wing
#1 goalie

...I mean we can call it whatever we want, but we're effectively rebuilding through incompetence yet again.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Are we going to see Rittich at all? How stupid is it to not hive your starter a minute of playoff action in 2 seasons.

Flames will have different goalies next year is my guess

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by dino7c

except the Flames got 2 good chances after that lol

If you call not getting a shot on net "good chances". Sure

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by AC

I've been a huge fan for his entire career, but I am completely done with Gaudreau.

He's soft, unable to accomplish anything in the NHL playoffs, and downright selfish with his choices. Misses the net with a slapper that clears the zone on the PP, passes into Dallas skates, or to double covered teammates, plus he's unable and/or unwilling to commit defensively. Not to mention his well publicized lack of commitment off-ice.

Our 3rd line has been our best line by far, and Gaudreau has been a blackhole in almost every single game. Plus he blew his defensive coverage in the last minute of Game 2 for the winner. Just the complete opposite of a playoff performer.

He's a $6.75M PP specialist who is looking for a raise. But don't worry, he's "just unlucky".

I'm pretty sure this is how we ran Savard out of town. Good luck trying to find any offence for the next 10 years.

Dube deserved some of the blame on that game winning goal. How about Lindholm? Talk about turning into a swedish turtle during the playoffs. Disgusting.

[PepsiFree]

They did it. They let their dreams be dreams. They did not, just... do it.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by AC

I've been a huge fan for his entire career, but I am completely done with Gaudreau.

He's soft, unable to accomplish anything in the NHL playoffs, and downright selfish with his choices. Misses the net with a slapper that clears the zone on the PP, passes into Dallas skates, or to double covered teammates, plus he's unable and/or unwilling to commit defensively. Not to mention his well publicized lack of commitment off-ice.

Our 3rd line has been our best line by far, and Gaudreau has been a blackhole in almost every single game. Plus he blew his defensive coverage in the last minute of Game 2 for the winner. Just the complete opposite of a playoff performer.

He's a $6.75M PP specialist who is looking for a raise. But don't worry, he's "just unlucky".

what an embarrassing post

[jg13]

Originally Posted by AC

He's a $6.75M PP specialist who is looking for a raise. But don't worry, he's "just unlucky".

Lol who is saying this?

I'm pretty sure everyone that has been a fan of Johnny Gaudreau up to this point knows he is playing scared and horrible and this isn't luck.

[FlamesFanInEdmonton]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

Johnny is the nhls biggest pussycat

Sean Notaman is up there too

[MisterJoji]

Kylington for Forbort & Jankowski for Rinaldo.