[PGT] Flames lose another season opener

[Dan02]

Monahans time on the top line needs to come to its end. Bennett has the speed and tenacity to make space for Johnny that neither he nor ferland do.

[theinfinitejar]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Any player that spend a decent portion of the night playing with Brodie had a good chance of getting into the minus column.

1st goal was all on Brouwer just getting lost in his own zone.

[Ashasx]

Off the chart arrogance, but the Flame deserve it: http://hfboards.mandatory.com/thread...post-136357425

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by DomeFoam

McDavid and Drai are just on another level compared to Monahan and Gaudreau. Not entirely sure we can win with those guys

Monahan and Gaudreau are much better than they showed. They are leaders of the Flames they should be taking it to the next level. Maybe Jagr will can be a good mentor for them.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by Wyguy

Tbh, I hated how Gulutzan played the team. Felt like 3M should have been against the Draistle line, and that the D needed to use their body more. Secondly, Mctoomuchmoney was hit once... Why?? Seriously, he needs to be hit way more. Why doesn't anyone want to hit him?

I agree I think this really is a problem. I have no idea why this team refuses to hit but they're either being told not to due to discipline / coaching (which is idiotic) or they're afraid or they're just too small / timid.

Whatever the reason, they need to figure out that good teams play the body. They play the body on the forecheck and they play the body in their defensive end. Calgary needs to figure this piece out, it creates turnovers and it also keeps puck possession.

It's why they get dominated by the likes of Anaheim, for example. I think with McDavid it could be just not being able to catch him though.

[CalgaryFan1988]

I almost threw up when Edmonton won McDavid, they really didn't deserve it.

As far as this game goes? Same thing every year, too busy keeping players up and giving pre-season games to players that we all know aren't going to make it anyways.

Top two lines are set, want to see these bottom two lines;

Jankowski - Bennett - Jagr
Glass - Stajan - Versteeg

[Hockey-and_stuff]

I know people need to vent but this is some insane vitriol. Aren't you supposed to like your team?

This game was bad, and I hate losing to the grease but people seem really down and angry for game one.

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[home_sweet_dome]

Blah Blah Mcdavid blah blah

fact is even the half of the game he wasn't on the ice the Flames got schooled and a big reason why is our coaching staff is downright terrible.

GG 2.0 once again showing he has no clue on how to utilize his players properly or make any in game adjustments. Even down a goal in the 3rd this teams looks like they're sitting on a 2 goal lead.

This team will never realize their potential with this bozo behind the bench and it's gonna be another wasted year. Sadly we don't even have our 1st rounder in a deep draft.

And sure I'll get flamed for this with the "it's only 1 game" stuff but in reality it's now an 87 game sample size with GG 2.0 plus his time in Dallas and the truth is he's simply not good.

[The Fonz]

McDavid has to love playing against the Flames. We are what appears to be the only team in the league that doesn't alter our system/gameplan when facing a generational talent.

"We just gotta stick to our game"

No, dummy. You just gotta shut down Connor McDavid. Stop believing that your system is stronger than a player that only comes along once every 10 or 20 years. No system is.

It is not an indictment on your system, if you alter it when facing a superstar. It is a necessary action to take.

I have to believe that McDavid has more points and breakaways against the Flames than any other team in the league.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Bawbag

This is alot of bs. All 4 oiler lines have dominated us for the past 2 years. They have better d and goalie.

Originally Posted by Bawbag

Pathetic showing

Oilers have 4 forward lines 3 defensive pairings and a goalie who are miles ahead of us

Just a genuine Flames fan here, posting honestly/

[CGY12]

Par for the course with this team and organization. Can somebody name the last big game they won? Vancouver game 6? The complete opposite of clutch.

They just made an average at best D look absolutely spectacular by generating next to nothing. I think I counted 1 quality grade A chance (Monahan in the 2nd).

Literally 18 guys just lost a game to 1 player. Ridiculous. Bravo to Smith though, the only player that looked great. Honourable mention to Glass.

Get used to losing to the Oilers a whole bunch.

[rooster]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Hamilton has a rocket....no idea what you're talking about.

Bull####, in the first period he went in and flipped it at the net like he does 9 time out of ten.

[MonaTone]

Originally Posted by erikk3

I'm trying to get drunk but I feel like #### and it's making it tough

Start at noon in hope, and end the game in despair... drunkiness achieved...

[Ashasx]

#FreeBennett

Looks great in pre-season playing with actual hockey players. Get dominated when he plays with a couple ECHLers.

[Svartsengi]

Is Brouwer on waivers yet?. He can't be allowed to play for this team instead of Jankowski. Troy is not the same player he once was, has to be so happy he signed that retirement contract with the Flames. I really liked Smith tonight hopefully he can continue to play strong. 81 games to go till playoffs!.

[GullFoss]

The biggest problem was a lack of intensity and focus. A lack of tape to tape passes, no retrevals on dump ins, an inability to drive into the offensive zone, an inability to cycle the game in the offensive zone, etc.

The oilers defense are not good. Three of their forwards lines are below average. I get McDavid can beat the flames. But the flames should be able to at least hold their own against the 3 non-mcdavid lines.

the team just wasn't ready to start the season today. They played a very rusty game.

[Zoller]

Originally Posted by CedarMeter

When you have the greatest player in the game It's not going to turn out in our favor. We can laugh at the Oilers defense all day but when it comes down to it talent always wins. And it showed tonight. They were the the better team tonignt. They're going to be hard to beat.

Laugh at their defense? They totally shut us down tonight! Their defense was rock solid

[Redliner]

Originally Posted by Bawbag

This is alot of bs. All 4 oiler lines have dominated us for the past 2 years. They have better d and goalie.

No, they really don't. Talbot has been very good, I'll give you that. Their d is a Chinese fire drill most of the time and is even worse without Sekera. The Flames' sheer ineptitude made the oilers look like world beaters tonight.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

P.S. Why in the world is Brouwer out there on the 6-5 with the net empty? He's not good enough to play on the third line but we'll put him out there when we need a goal? C'mon Gulutzan...

I almost throw something at my TV when I saw that, lucky I removed all throwable objects around me after the second period.

[dash_pinched]

Originally Posted by TBone290

McDingus should break a knee or someone slice his achilles

Not cool, man. I'm frustrated as well, but let's refrain from wishing injuries on players.