[GT] Flames vs Habs

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by AC

I disagree. He's still elite when it comes to how he uses his stick defensively.

He's slowing down for sure, but he breaks up so many shots and passes it's ridiculous. It's the least sexy part of playing defense, but he's still elite at it.

Hell, offensively he's still leading the D in goals and assists.

Stickwork is what kept Nik Lidstrom around longer than he should have as well.

[agulati]

I wonder if they decide to do a play-in if the point percentage gets closed in, and Canucks decide not to finish off their season.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

Still doing some things well, but his footspeed is a big problem, and his decision making is sometimes less than optimal. I wouldn't protect him in the expansion draft.

I wouldn’t protect him either but it doesn’t mean he’s done. I also wouldn’t protect Lucic voluntarily and he ain’t done.

[Hockey-and_stuff]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Solid first period.

The team is starting to look better with each game under Sutter. The risk was that there weren't enough games left in the season for him to implement change and get results. And that is exactly what will transpire (unless they go on a crazy run).

Nonetheless, they are starting to look like the team many of us thought they were going to be at the start of the season.

I think for once a week of practice helped the team.

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[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

I think for once a week of practice helped the team.

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Most of their breaks in the past have come way too early in the season.

[Aarongavey]

The only fair thing to do if the Canucks cannot finish the season is not count any of the games against the Canucks and just go on win percentage without those games.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by Hockey-and_stuff

I think for once a week of practice helped the team.

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Just wait until we get a full training camp and preseason. I think this team has what it takes to go far in the playoffs, just not this year (assuming we don’t make it). I’d love it if we did though!

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

Glad to see Hanfin score! He's been solid lately.

Good season, tbf.

Lost in the over arching story of disappointment.

The fact that he's continued his play away from Tanev solidifies that.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

The unexpected break from the postponed games was something they needed BADLY under the new coach.

There was no time to implement a meaningful transition before that, let alone catch their breath.

If they make a miracle happen, that there is your turning point.

You mean it's the anti-ASG and week long break that ruined the Flames 2nd overall in the standings season?

[GioforPM]

LOL. Perry wearing slimming pattern on the undershirt. It ain’t working. The beard makes his face less punchable though.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by dammage79

You mean it's the anti-ASG and week long break that ruined the Flames 2nd overall in the standings season?

Yes,

The good Flames came back through the wormhole.

[DazzlinDino]

This is a different Flames team, guys working together with a purpose every shift!

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by dammage79

You mean it's the anti-ASG and week long break that ruined the Flames 2nd overall in the standings season?

Also the anti-early season break this year. The Flames had a decent start and it just got killed.

[dammage79]

I swear if they were rope a doping the season, imma lose my mind.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by dammage79

I swear if they were rope a doping the season, imma lose my mind.

"And now for our next signature Calgary Flames trick..."

[Beatle17]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

LOL. Perry wearing slimming pattern on the undershirt. It ain’t working. The beard makes his face less punchable though.

I believe that was PeTry

[btimbit]

yeah that was Jeff Petry

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Beatle17

I believe that was PeTry

Ahhhhhhh makes sense now. Both comments.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Leading the D in points but OK.

He made up for the failed clear with a good block and a subsequent control of the puck.

What I see lately is Gio making those quick ups like we've seen in past years. He was getting better but now the Tanev pairing has really elevated his game again.

Gio, Tanev and Hanifin have all been making incredible plays showing incredible ability.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Young and fresh!!!!

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