[GT] Canuckleheads @ Flames

[crapshoot]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Difference between tough and flat out wide open goals... #2 maybe but the rest just trash defense

It doesn't matter. Markstrom has not been great but he's made a few really good saves on shots from the slot on both Lindholm and Monahan. That's what goalies are there for. Smith made those saves early last season, but he hasn't for a while now and he needs to get back to it. You can dissect each goal as much as you like, he still needs to save more than 8 of 12 shots. We should be winning this game, not fighting uphill because our goalie can't ever come through for us.

[-TC-]

4 on 12.... and no one ready to step up

[zukes]

I know I’ll get laughter, Parsons is used to no d

[FireGilbert]

I’m stuck in the hospital and was hoping for the Flames to cheer me up. Instead my fever has gone up and I feel worse. I should have watched a funny movie instead.

[codynw]

Paul Byron scored on a breakaway. Of course.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Dion

The lack of finish from the forward group is why we are losing.

It's both. slightly titled towards Smitty.

Honestly I expected more from Smith early on. He's not living up to expectations.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

Bennett has 5 mins. Will be lucky to hit 8 minutes tonight.

Friedman stating treliving still hold a lot of value in him and want a huge return really makes me question the organization intelligence. If he has value play him if you don't see it, move him.

Flames organization is looking dumber and dumber for a decade now

They are trying to win games
They are playing the guys that are giving them the best chance to do so

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Dion

The lack of finish from the forward group is why we are losing.

I absolutely disagree. Markstrom has looked like a starter is supposed to look. If the goalies were reversed we would be up like 9-2 right now. The forwards have been fine.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by flamesforthecup2017

call me crazy but we need Gulutzan back

peters is a joke

You're crazy

[Phaneuf_Phan]

Originally Posted by Barca

..... because of Prout?

No because of Bennett - that kid is tough as nails.

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Flames have been the far better team outside of goal tending

They have not been far better. Even at best. When you're down, crash the net. Stop trying to make the pretty play and go back to the basics of hard work and win battles. Especially when the goalie is playing better than your own.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by New Era

Does it seem like Ryan is Peter's Brouwer?

Yep. don't like it at all right now.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

They are trying to win games
They are playing the guys that are giving them the best chance to do so

As Prout plays while Andersson sits.

[motorcrosser]

Goaltending or not, this team just doesn't fit together properly. Something isn't right with the mix. Separately, there's some good players. Collectively, it doesn't work. Hasn't for a few years now with this core.

[Saqe]

What the hell was Prout doing on the PK

[Aarongavey]

I like the Vernon mask, but I am wondering if it would be 3-3 right now with the real Vernon between the pipes. Flames will need at least 6 goals tonight to win.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by dino7c

They are hardly giving up any high danger chances

Canucks got a SHG on an odd man rush.

[ComixZone]

I’m at the Dome:

1. “New experiences” for the fan was an outright lie by the Flames organization. This is the crappiest in-arena experience for a home opener I’ve seen.

2. Mike Smith can’t make a save. Yes - they’re decent chances against but NHL goalies make saves. Mike Smith can’t get it done. He may cost us significantly if things continue down this path.

3. The on-ice narrative is nearly identical to the Gulutzan era.

4. This is troubling

5. Go Flames Go, please. For the love of the hockey gods.

6. I need a beer.

7. Section 217 is solid.

[zukes]

We’re about to go 0/2 against Vancouver while drastically outplaying them. Parsons is the answer

[Split98]

Honest question, but are we headed to a 'don't touch the goalie' game this year?

The overturned call was a couple wacks and then the result of being piled on, and I'm surprised by this Tkachuk penalty. Such a clear penalty no less that the slash and roughing afterwards were obviously considered justified.


So if the puck is out of play once the it touches the pads why not blow the play dead then? And if it's not, I'm still scratching my head on that overturned goal.