[PGT] Flames Grab a Point in a Snoozer

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

On a sidenote Minny is really not that good.
How long can Dubnyk really keep them in the picture?

I'm betting not that long...

After seeing that game I cannot see them winning a bunch more. Lost to Canucks in regulation with a poor effort, then only a good first period in this one. They're in for a correction with their schedule

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

How exactly is pointing out the Flames poor starts as a bad habit doom and gloom? Yes the multitudes of comebacks are great, but for once it would be nice to not need it and for the Flames to be ready to start a game

I still don't understand why a Jets fan feels the need to harp on Flames fans on this board

I don't think harping on the poor starts is being negative. I also feel that the comebacks are kind of overshadowing that this team simply doesn't come prepared to play in the first period of games. It's really not acceptable what's going on with this team as it really is going to start costing them wether it causes them to miss the playoffs or get beat in a seven game series it will do them in eventually.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

Yea it's not like he raced on the back-check preventing a huge scoring chance in OT against Boston or anything. He's been invisible.

One play, thats great.

He pretty much has the same amount of goals this year that he did in his best college year.

He's really not that type of player and I really question his long term NHL future.

He might be able to grind his way to a 4th line/extra forward type career.

He hasnt been adding much lately though.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Rick M.

In spite of the OT loss there are some positives from this game. Russell had a tremendous game. Gaudreau played much better but had no puck luck. Bouma continues to surprise on the upside. The Flames manage to come back yet again and take it to overtime. Only a fine defensive play by Dumba prevented a victory by the good guys. Obviously not enough car pics in the GT.

I was in the middle of posting a Lotus Esprit when the goal went in. I blame myself.

[Gaskal]

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Yup, I really noticed every play that line had going died on Glencross' stick.

Fixed. That guys been Halling/Bourquing it out there.

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Gaudreau had a great game until the last shift

can't really blame him for that goal, just unlucky.

[GioforPM]

Is there any way to go back to when Dumba was being held up in the minors and make a deal for him?

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I was in the middle of posting a Lotus Esprit when the goal went in. I blame myself.

I feel certain that Lotus would have done the trick.

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Jooris is a 4th line player. Dont judge his performances all on the score sheet

Jooris played on the 3rd line with Glencross and Raymond. Tonight, Jooris was the worst player on that line. He had a bad game, it happens.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Jooris played on the 3rd line with Glencross and Raymond. Tonight, Jooris was the worst player on that line. He had a bad game, it happens.

Nope, dont say anything negative, youll get slagged by everyone!!!

Cant give a "negative" opinion around here.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by smiggy77

can't really blame him for that goal, just unlucky.

It was pretty bad positioning by him. He had a great game, but that wasn't just bad luck, it was a poor play. He should have been higher in the slot.

[GoJetsGo]

Originally Posted by DOOM

One play, thats great.

He pretty much has the same amount of goals this year that he did in his best college year.

He's really not that type of player and I really question his long term NHL future.

He might be able to grind his way to a 4th line/extra forward type career.

He hasnt been adding much lately though.

Everyone knows that you just come here to rain down negativity as a schtick, but this honestly makes me wonder if you even watch the games.

That's your take on Jooris this year? After he battled his way onto the team against all odds and is on pace for 15 goals 30 points as a rookie 4th line energy guy?

Yea, those things all lead to questioning his future for sure. That's the first thing people are thinking when they look at his rookie campaign to date.

Unreal

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Nope, dont say anything negative, youll get slagged by everyone!!!

Cant give a "negative" opinion around here.

Didn't Jiri give you your final warning on this crap last gamethread? I'll save you the trouble....he did.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Nope, dont say anything negative, youll get slagged by everyone!!!

Cant give a "negative" opinion around here.

That's not why people hate you.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by smiggy77

can't really blame him for that goal, just unlucky.

Well actually you can as the goal is on him for poor positioning giving Koivu a skate to bank the puck off. I love the kid but it's okay to call him out when he's not playing well. He will learn from these mistakes as it's his first season of professional hockey.

[AC]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Nope, dont say anything negative, youll get slagged by everyone!!!

Cant give a "negative" opinion around here.

Oh come on. Drop the martyr complex already.

The mods have told you the issue is not that you have negative opinions, it's that you make one point and repeat it non-stop.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Didn't Jiri give you your final warning on this crap last gamethread? I'll save you the trouble....he did.

Im just giving my opinion and others have been agreeing with me.

[smiggy77]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

It was pretty bad positioning by him. He had a great game, but that wasn't just bad luck, it was a poor play. He should have been higher in the slot.

Hartley's system is all about collapsing in the D zone. Was he too far in deep, maybe by a couple steps, but can't fault him because that's the system. We never have a forward high in the slot.

[Obsidian]

Originally Posted by Heavy Jack

I can't stand Mike Yeo. He bothers me for what ever reason.

Haha yeah. He doesn't even look like a hockey guy. I think he also just inherited the same system from the previous coaching as their style is largely the same (trap and lane clogging galore, aka boring as ####) they just have some more talented players now.