[PGT] Flames play well, can't capitalize. Oilers win 4-1

[Yamer]

Lots of chances, were better in X, couldn't execute/bury.

That's not and has never been an endorsement. Given how often it appears in conversation given the pattern of results it's clearly a major issue.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

... Yeeeeeah, can't really agree with you on that one. McDavid in by himself is often a goal regardless of who is in net, and anyone can be the victim of a crazy bounce. Neither of those goals require an excuse.

you keep saying this but it didn't happen...there is a dman back it wasn't a break away...Rittich should have had his stick on the ice

[TheScorpion]

It's really hard to overstate just how badly Jankowski got caved in tonight.

3:21 TOI at 5v5. The Flames had two shot attempts... the Oilers had seven.

17.85% expected goal share for Jankowski tonight, by leaps and bounds the worst of any player on the Flames. Taking him out of the lineup will lead to massive additon by subtraction, IMO.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by zamler

If we fix our coaching issues, first line and goaltending we'll be in good shape.

Sign Hall.
Trade Gaudreau for a package including a young promising centre.
Sign Lehner.
Hire Laviolette.

The solution is so simple

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's really hard to overstate just how badly Jankowski got caved in tonight.

3:21 TOI at 5v5. The Flames had two shot attempts... the Oilers had seven.

17.85% expected goal share for Jankowski tonight, by leaps and bounds the worst of any player on the Flames. Taking him out of the lineup will lead to massive additon by subtraction, IMO.

Yeeeeesh

[memphusk]

You can out chance every team in the league. That doesn't mean ####. No finish and no goaltending, you're ####ed.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Sign Hall.
Trade Gaudreau for a package including a young promising centre.
Sign Lehner.
Hire Laviolette.

The solution is so simple

Hiring the right coach has never been simple for this organization. They get it right about once every 15 years.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Sign Hall.
Trade Gaudreau for a package including a young promising centre.
Sign Lehner.
Hire Laviolette.

The solution is so simple



Yeeeeesh

Oh okay, then business as usual. double bag

wait you are being sarcastic, I think. I've lost the ability to tell anymore.

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by motorcrosser

Keep in mind I'm the states. Before the internet video/radio feeds, not much Flams coverage down here..

It was the call on the winning goal for Canada at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics.
But if you're in the States, it makes sense you might not have heard it

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

It's really hard to overstate just how badly Jankowski got caved in tonight.

3:21 TOI at 5v5. The Flames had two shot attempts... the Oilers had seven.

17.85% expected goal share for Jankowski tonight, by leaps and bounds the worst of any player on the Flames. Taking him out of the lineup will lead to massive additon by subtraction, IMO.

Maybe a change of scenery will spark him but he's fast tracking himself into an AHLer.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

The Oilers sat back in the 2nd period and coasted. They didn't need to play a full 60 minutes to win this one. That type of effort tonight won't get it done against the Jets just like it wasn't good enough against the Oilers. Not going to argue too much over a game that doesn't count but they will have to be a lot better in the opener.

The chances were 22-12 in favor of the Flames...the Oilers weren't "far superior"

They will have to be better...exhibition vs. first game of the playoffs

If the game was reversed I guarantee you wouldn't be saying the Flames were far superior despite the score

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by motorcrosser

I don't know much about this Cuthbert guy, but I didn't notice anything resembling legend status tonight. I guess I need to further educate myself

He's just getting older now. Plus it's nostalgia, I grew up listening to that dude call big Flames/West playoffs and CFL playoffs. Even hearing his voice now gives me butterflies from huge games gone by. Love that guy.

I felt the same way about Bob Cole in later years when Easterners on Twitter were still thinking he's amazing.. its pure nostalgia, he barely knew what was going on anymore. Either you grew up and experienced it, or you didn't.

[calgarywinning]

Well god damn it that was a fun game to watch on a scorcher of a day in Calgary! Let's not get overly critical. This is a unique time in history when the chips are down for humanity and it's great all these players showed to give us some entertainment.

I'd like to critique the mosquitos for ruining the backyard viewing experience at dusk forcing me inside for the third. Also, the Flames did outplay the Oilers who are always REMARKABLY great in exhibition games and early season. We'll see you at the hub. Lol.

[JurassicTunga12]

Flames need to tweak their depth pieces up front too imo. Guys like Rinaldo, Rieder, Jankowski aren't quite good enough for a team that wants to be contending.

[TheScorpion]

Hanifin with a 37.67 xGF% tonight, Andersson with a 75.63.

Shot attempts 18-10 EDM with Hanifin on the ice, 17-13 CGY with Andersson

That's a really big disparity for two guys who spent a lot of time on the ice together. I'd be willing to bet the Hanifin-Andersson pairing at least treaded water at 5v5... but not a great night for Noah otherwise.

[Strange Brew]

It is a short series with the Jets. Simply need to win game 1 and don’t look back. Have to bury our chances for sure and just get some solid goaltending.

I’m pretty damn excited for game 1.

[SeanCharles]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Flames need to tweak their depth pieces up front too imo. Guys like Rinaldo, Rieder, Jankowski aren't quite good enough for a team that wants to be contending.

Perfect 13th forward/guy who can jump in at a moments notice but otherwise I agree.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by bubbsy

I also am realizing I have very little faith in our bottom 3 dmen (hanafin, forbert, gusstavson) don't make me very comfortable.

Hanifin's made me nervous for quite a while now. I wouldn't be sad at all if he were involved in a trade this offseason.

[Redrum]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Ever heard of the Golden Goal?

Oh yeah! That one Iginla did all the work and practically deflected it in off Crosby's ass.

[calgaryred]

That was a Flames first period unprepared

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[browna]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

He's just getting older now. Plus it's nostalgia, I grew up listening to that dude call big Flames/West playoffs and CFL playoffs. Even hearing his voice now gives me butterflies from huge games gone by. Love that guy.

I felt the same way about Bob Cole in later years when Easterners on Twitter were still thinking he's amazing.. its pure nostalgia, he barely knew what was going on anymore. Either you grew up and experienced it, or you didn't.

It’s not the same Cuthbert as the CBC days. He spent so many years at TSN, who constantly pushed the need for creating drama or having a storyline to pump up within every game, that he feels he has to tell a story and pump something up that doesn’t need pumping up for the audience, and that takes away from his natural play calling ability, and yes, he is older.

Look at guys like McGuire, Ferraro who liked to hear their own voice and go on and on about some general point they bring up, and rode that point through the game to sound smart.

Cuthbert has been the same with CFL, with the Stamps being so dominant the last 15 years, it’s not an interesting storyline within the game. Add in a color guy who has always hated the Stamps and Cuthbert seems to get caught up in the underdog story.

Sportsnet of course, now, does the same as far as national hockey broadcasts, during the intermission and in play by play, so Cuthbert won’t have to change that style.

Ball, on the other hand, is Cuthbert when he was in his CBC days, interesting, impartial, pays attention to the game on the ice and intracicies, and has the right pitch and the right amount of emotion when the game calls for it.