[PGT] Flames 1 - Blackhawks 2

[scottish_flame]

Originally Posted by formulate

Big difference between what the fans are thinking and what the coaches will be saying. Absolutely, I agree with you that this isn't the right mentality for the coaching staff to be preaching to the team. But what's the point of the fans getting pissed off at a young team that by most accounts is ahead of schedule in the rebuild?

I hate losing as much and probably more than the next guy, but as a fan right now I'm looking for progression, not instant results like you seem to seek.

Yeah I agree. This losing streak proves we don't get pushed over and whacked 4-0 like we did a few years ago I against the bigger teams. But to be happy with it isn't the right thing to say. I'm pissed off we lost to Buffalo and Toronto. Kinda expected tougher games against Pittsburgh and Chicago

[Since1984]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

The loss wasn't his fault at all, the goal is on him though. You can't do what he did and not expect, at the very least, an odd man rush the other way.

The goal is not solely on him....his D men were being overly aggressive at a time in the game that didn't need it.

Yes they were being outplayed and had an opportunity, but 1-1 against Chicago with 6+ mins left is no time to be sending both D men deep.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

Wow that Blackhawk team plays alot like the Flames
a couple of defensive lapses , a post by Jones and this was a Flames win
That is one hell of a good hockey team in Chicago , and the Flames played with them most of the game
learn and move on - No Quit ! ,GFG

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

It's not a situation of "wow they played like garbage again" and "they need to figure out how to play hockey again".

I am actually pleased by how they are playing despite losing. They could have easily had 3 or 4 wins on this streak if they got some good bounces.

This. Flash back to the first period, Jones throws the gas on hits the post. The puck takes a weird frickim bounce. How it didn't hit Raanta square in the back was just Hawk luck.

[Racki]

This losing streak felt like so many games last year. Great effort every night. But They're overmatched against the good teams and they just don't seem to have enough finish to beat most teams. Hope they can turn things around back at home.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah. What bugged me on the winning goal was Gio and Brodie. You can't push forward that aggressively in a tie game. No excuse for them being that out of position on a turn over a few feet inside the offensive zone.


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Agreed. All of them share some blame for the goal, but obviously Gaudreau's fall is going to be magnified. Mistakes happen, learn from it and move on.

[sa226]

Originally Posted by Bunk

The effort is there. The worst part for me is all the blowhard analytics people saying Calgary will "come crashing down to earth" now patting themselves on the back. Gross.

Yep, this is what annoys me the most.

In perspective, we basically went toe to toe with one of, if not the best team in the league right now. We can skate with them, we can score with them. The difference is that Chicago has elite players at every position playing very well. We have good (Gio=elite) players and unproven rookies.

The jury is no longer out, the Flames can play with and beat any team in this league. But with such a young team and the odd boneheaded play, inexperience will rear its ugly head from time to time.

I'm pretty meh on Raymond. I'm starting to like Colborne more and more and I think we really need Backlund back.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Yeah I agree. This losing streak proves we don't get pushed over and whacked 4-0 like we did a few years ago I against the bigger teams. But to be happy with it isn't the right thing to say. I'm pissed off we lost to Buffalo and Toronto. Kinda expected tougher games against Pittsburgh and Chicago

Less then a year ago. Flames were shut out 5 out of 7 games at the end Of January.

[FlatLandFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Less then a year ago. Flames were shut out 5 out of 7 games at the end Of January.

Crapdammit I'd almost forgot about that !
can I give a unthanks for reminding me

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Yeah I agree. This losing streak proves we don't get pushed over and whacked 4-0 like we did a few years ago I against the bigger teams. But to be happy with it isn't the right thing to say. I'm pissed off we lost to Buffalo and Toronto. Kinda expected tougher games against Pittsburgh and Chicago

Really? Like you're actually pissed off?

...interesting.

[Huntingwhale]

And with the loss, the Flames are now out of the playoffs.

[scottish_flame]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Really? Like you're actually pissed off?

...interesting.

Yeah. You aren't pissed off about losing 5 in a row

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Yeah. You aren't pissed off about losing 5 in a row

It's just a game, seriously.

[scottish_flame]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

It's just a game, seriously.

Why pay them millions to win then ?

[PeteMoss]

Not many teams go into Chicago and win (3 reg. losses this year at home, 7 all last season).

It sucks that the game happened during this 5 game losing streak, but games in Chicago are about the toughest win in the league.

Get back home and get some wins. Team has played 4 more road games than home games at this point.

[Table 5]

Well at least we can still enjoy watching the Oilers lose, right stillpartofengland_flame?

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Why pay them millions to win then ?

What?

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Why pay them millions to win then ?

Because it's an entertaining game?

What a nonsensical question.

[nieuwy-89]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

Really? Like you're actually pissed off?

...interesting.

I'm pissed off that a 5 game losing streak is going to prove all the naysayers right until the Flames win a few. Let's face it, they should have won at least two of these games. It is frustrating.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by scottish_flame

Why pay them millions to win then ?

Come on now....watching your favorite team lose five hockey games in a row is definitely a first world problem.

In the words of a fine gentleman, "Eez only game."