[PGT] Bolts 4 Flames 3

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by zamler

https://streamable.com/snt7u

this is some mike babcock ####

The flames bottom 2 lines got absolutely filled in during this game and basically generated 0 offense. Let's put them out when we are desperate for a goal with our season potentially on the line.

[Manhattanboy]

I would not be surprised if JG wants out of this circus.

[sa226]

I don't know if it's fair game to ask Ward in a presser why he didn't take a time out. But I'd very much like to hear the answer.

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[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Flash Walken

this is some mike babcock ####

The flames bottom 2 lines got absolutely filled in during this game and basically generated 0 offense. Let's put them out when we are desperate for a goal with our season potentially on the line.

As much as we pile on Francis, this is an opportune time for him to be his traditional contrarian self, and pile on the Flames Management and Ward over this.

That is one of the most elementary examples to use a time out.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

I would not be surprised if JG wants out of this circus.

I want out but this team is my Hotel California.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Looking at their remaining schedule I see them playing around .500 hockey which probably won't be good enough to hold on to the last wildcard spot.

The central teams they are competing with for the spot have hard schedules playing lots of central teams playing meaningful games.

As an example: Nashville plays the wild 3 times, the stars twice, avalanche twice, and the jets once.

Given the difference between first second in central for quality of round 1 opponent, I'd expect the avalanche to play hard to the end, and the jets and wild are their competition for the spot.

[zamler]

Yotes score 5 unanswered and win. Jets sucks. Things look rather grim right now.

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by zamler

https://streamable.com/snt7u

Un-friggin-believable.

[CSharp]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

I would not be surprised if JG wants out of this circus.

Right now, I wouldn't care. He's just a perimeter guy not wanting any physical contact and will not even go into the boards if he knows there's a defender near him. It's like the last minute of play with 6 guys out with an empty net, no one is the dirty area of the opposition net. Everyone pretty much on the perimeter. Pretty pathetic. Tampa played a perfect box knowing that no Flames forwards are brave enough to penetrate their box.

[The Cobra]

I’m not saying I agree, but the reason not to take a time out is to keep the best defensive players on TB on the bench. Perhaps Ward thought the match up was better.


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[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by The Cobra

I’m not saying I agree, but the reason not to take a time out is to keep the best defensive players on TB on the bench. Perhaps Ward thought the match up was better.


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Having Lucic on the ice to score a goal is really unforgivable. There is no world where keeping good defensive players on Tampa’s bench is a better option than having Lucic and company on the ice.

[Huntingwhale]

Even worse than no time out was no shots on net that entire sequence. Brutal.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by CSharp

Right now, I wouldn't care. He's just a perimeter guy not wanting any physical contact and will not even go into the boards if he knows there's a defender near him. It's like the last minute of play with 6 guys out with an empty net, no one is the dirty area of the opposition net. Everyone pretty much on the perimeter. Pretty pathetic. Tampa played a perfect box knowing that no Flames forwards are brave enough to penetrate their box.

Ya it was so obvious on the 6 on 5. Not one Flame near the net or in the slot. TB players totally boxed us to the outside. This is why we need a coach.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by sa226

I don't know if it's fair game to ask Ward in a presser why he didn't take a time out. But I'd very much like to hear the answer.

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Calgary media is too spineless to ask the tough questions. And if they do then they dress it up in such a harmless, inoffensive way that it gives them an easy out / way around it.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Ya it was so obvious on the 6 on 5. Not one Flame near the net or in the slot. TB players totally boxed us to the outside. This is why we need a coach.

I noticed that too, didn't they learn anything from the Nashville game!? Crash the net!

[Robo]

I wasn't really following the game today but reading cp it sounds like ward made some bone headed decisions seems like he fits right in with this organization

[drewtastic]

It’s like existing in a perpetual state of Groundhog Day, cheering for this team...

Same song for at least a decade...

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by zamler

I want out but this team is my Hotel California.

Me too bit with Seattle so close I may have a light at the tunnel. Never could cheer for the Canucks but Seattle could open a exit ramp at year 26 of my flame relationship.

[81MC]

That final faceoff should have been in the offence zone.
Flames were outplayed most of the game.
Mangiapane is awesome.
Like to see the flames being a physical, chirpy team.
Flames need to start getting quality chances from their offensive zone time. Poor low percentage passing and a lack of drive to the net.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Me too bit with Seattle so close I may have a light at the tunnel. Never could cheer for the Canucks but Seattle could open a exit ramp at year 26 of my flame relationship.

I've been a fan for longer and I could never imagine just switching allegiances.

Yes, there's been some tough times. But when they do hoist the big silver mug again it will just make it all the sweeter.

It's entertainment. Some days are rough, some are fun. It's a roller coaster. Just try to enjoy the ride.