[PGT] Flames lose, whatever... PLAYOFFS!

[keratosis]

Beat the Blues or Ducks first.

[dino7c]

goal tending was terrible...some of you wanted him to start over Hiller against LA

lol

[combustiblefuel]

I just finished the replay. I don't watch afternoon games because I want to be rewarded after a hard day of chores and the like.

Plus side for me.

Kulak
Wolf
Ferland
Bennet. ( was good enough)
Shore

Disappointed with

Colborne
Bollig
Wotherspoon ( Definitely see that his foot speed is an issue. He was beaten many a time by players speed. I will add he has great strength tho.)
Ortio.( I fully understand his game was poor due to not playing since late February but just thought he had 2 he should of had.)

[FBI]

I don't understand the Raymond defenders. This guy is TERRIBLE. Certainly doesn't belong anywhere near the top 6. He tries to stick handle like gaudreau and loses the puck every time. He can't accept a pass either. So frustrating. What does he have 3 points in his last 30 games or something. BLAH.

Cannot WAIT till he is gone.

[AC]

Really hoping for Raymond to have a strong playoff series.

Otherwise he may find himself on the outside next camp. Every once and a while he puts it together like on Hudler's GWG vs LA... But its very rare at this point.

[Itse]

Well, I guess some people always need a whipping boy...

[PugnaciousIntern]

Originally Posted by Itse

Well, I guess some people always need a whipping boy...

To be fair, many have opposed this player for the entire length of his contract so far. He went out and got some points which was a pleasant surprise, but just never sustained. The issue is when there are capable replacements, it's not so much whipping on Raymond but arguing that the replacements should be given a shot. That shot comes at the expense of the worst player (ie Raymond).

That said, now that playoffs are starting, doubt any lineup changes happen unless absolutely necessary.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Itse

Well, I guess some people always need a whipping boy...

Can't speak for others, but I have no need for a "whipping boy"

I don't hate Raymond, and hope he does well because he plays for my favorite team.

He's just been pretty much useless for most of this season, and if it's going to continue, I'd rather see a younger player who actually does more for the team play in his stead.

[thymebalm]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

Can't speak for others, but I have no need for a "whipping boy"

I don't hate Raymond, and hope he does well because he plays for my favorite team.

He's just been pretty much useless for most of this season, and if it's going to continue, I'd rather see a younger player who actually does more for the team play in his stead.

I agree. It's not about a whipping boy, its a pecking order.

You need 20 guys all pulling their weight, and if you fall to the bottom, you need to be replaced.

Bollig, Colborne, and at times Raymond have swirled around the bottom of the pecking order. I just want them to elevate their game, I'm not into hating on my own team, makes not the sense.