[PGT] Anemic offense, Flames lose 2-1

[Dragomir]

I’m not even mad, higher draft pick plus incoming retool/rebuild if Brad has any sanity left.

[Flame On]

I don't think Gudreau is a bum at all I think he's just too small and his linemates don't have either a, the grit, or b, the skill to compensate. I'm way more annoyed with Monahan and Lindholm.

[Ashasx]

Originally Posted by zamler

what an embarrassing post

That post is a lot different than "#### you Johnny you ####ing bum".

[JohnnyB]

This series has pretty much been decided by the quality of Dallas's forecheck. The Flames haven't been able to handle it well and the result has been both them giving up chances in their own end while being unable to get their transition game going at all.

[Petert]

Stars down, 5 straight penalties against the Flames.
Stars up, completely put the whistles away so the Stars can grab and hold away to protect the lead.

Not saying half of our team never even show up for the series, but these officiating is just infuriating. It's not even subtle anymore there is an obvious bias towards Dallas.

[Robbob]

Some people just need to take a step back. At this point it has to be for theatre to post some of these rage posts.

[timbit]

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.

Just my opinion, he was just short of being horrendous.

[flamingred89]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Funny. After game 4 I nearly destroyed my living room. Not even mad now.

Yep. Because this is the familiar numbing warmth of Flames playoff failure.

[AC]

Originally Posted by zamler

what an embarrassing post

Why? I see the green text but don't get what you're driving at.

Did you get called out for saying the same thing or am I missing something?

Edit: Ah, it's in response to the 2nd post.

I don't think he's a bum, but I think it's clear as day at this point that he doesn't have the will to compete in the playoffs and help the team. Especially at his price tag.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by skcli

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

Could be the last Flames game until the New Year.

[Calgary4LIfe]

Well, some players played well, some players didn't. Dallas had more players playing well. They won.


On to the next game. Let's see how the Flames come out with their backs against the wall. They started off really poor in this game, but managed to make a game of it. Dallas was the better team - and has been for much of this series.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

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.

Gaudreau is on the books for two more years. Not the same situation that Savard was in.

Although I would say our recent head coaches have been just as incompetent as Greg Gilbert, so I don't disagree with the comparison outright.

[Vinny01]

I think the Flames can still win this series. Tkachuk needs to come back though.

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch77

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.

That's fair but Rittich can steal games and really bring energy to the team. What's the point in keeping him around and giving him a multi-year contract if he isn't even going to play at all. What's the worst that can happen?

Unless Talbot is brought back (he has played well but I hope not) or Rittich is definitely the back up the next season. Otherwise, why not give the dude some playoff experience and see what he can do.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by bigrangy

You would have felt pretty stupid pre-writing this post if Monahan batted in that puck

Yeah, except he didn't bat it in and the Flames f'ing lost.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

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

Good chances happen all the time without a shot on net

[JurassicTunga12]

Our top core players are the softest in the league. Can't raise their game to the next level in the post season. Hopefully there's some change in the off season once we're booted out in the first round

again.

[CalgaryFan1988]

I was never a fan of Gaudreau and used to get lit up for ragging on him and his turnovers.

Was happy to be proven wrong when he was on the top of his game, but the last couple seasons have been rough to watch.

[Moneyhands23]

I'm dissapointed. I hope the next isnt the last

[N-E-B]

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".

IMO the GWG tonight perfectly sums up Gaudreau. It’s the playoffs. You gotta do everything you can to win. The fact that he didn’t even attempt to block that shot speaks volumes. I don’t care how good you are, in the Stanley Cup playoffs you have to do more. This isn’t the NCAA anymore Johnny.

I never want to accuse an NHL player of being content with losing. You don’t make the NHL that way. But Johnny just hasn’t figured out how to win in the NHL, and at 27 I’m seriously doubting he ever will.

He’s an electric player. I love the guy. But I love the Flames more and I think moving on from him is what’s best for the Flames.