[GT] Flames v. Isles - thre return of Smith

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by 442scotty

I was afraid that this would happen. Everything working against the flames. First game back for Smith, Isles losing 8 straight, Calgary back at home after a great road trip...

I dont think those are factors. The team is just not consistant and the dome doesnt seem to give the team any confidance or advantages.

Really they lost 4 straight then beat 2 bottom feeders on the road.

[TheScorpion]

I've been watching this team for a decade. I've never seen a worse home team than this one.

[Rejean31]

Flames should be extra motivated for this game. Do they not realize that this is the team that gets their lottery pick if they don’t make the playoffs?

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

Incredible discrepancy between home and road. They just seem tight at home and can't start games with jump. Nerves and hesitation.

Play with swagger and play with skill

I don't think they have been that bad as if Rittich or any other NHL goaltender is in net it's likely 1-1. Smith's been really bad.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Flames are the worst shooters in the league. Hit the net. Make the goaltender stop the puck.

[dammage79]

Ooo. way to go hathaway taking those 50 cal shots to the body,

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I've been watching this team for a decade. I've never seen a worse home team than this one.

Iv been watching for almost 3 decades and I think the same. I also beleive this is the most talented flames team to suck

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I've been watching this team for a decade. I've never seen a worse home team than this one.

Tis true there Scorpioni.

[Ashasx]

Smith clearly does not look ready. Smith at 80% is not better than Rittich.

[Mass_nerder]

Get one back before the end of the first, and I still feel good about the game and the playoffs.

[JT96912]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Smith's not getting pulled no matter what. What's the point of getting your obvious #1 back if you don't allow him to get a full 60 minutes of ice.

Because we need these two points. This isn't a typical mid season game. We are fighting for a playoff spot and Rittich is playing good.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Ashasx

Smith clearly does not look ready. Smith at 80% is not better than Rittich.

Lol. completely untrue. give it more than 15 minutes of game play.

[btimbit]

Originally Posted by Moneyhands23

Iv been watching for almost 3 decades and I think the same. I also beleive this is the most talented flames team to suck

That's what makes it easy to blame the coach. Some say Gulutzan is just a scapegoat but this team is too talented to be this crappy. Activate the D like they did against the Sabres. Why have them playing safe when they have it all to lose. That's coaching.

[Barnet Flame]

Oh god no. A power play.

It just gets worse and worse.

[Erick Estrada]

Why did Gio pass up a shot on net there? SHOOT!

[GioforPM]

Damn. Johnny had Monahan floating into the slot and went across to Gio instead (intercepted).

[FusionX]

Get one back, go into the intermission down 1. Doesn't matter then if it's 1-0 or 3-2.

[Split98]

Gotta say, the reffing has been pretty damn good so far.

Really hope this keeps up

[Bunk]

Dome playing golf bloopers - preparing the players for April.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by JT96912

Because we need these two points. This isn't a typical mid season game. We are fighting for a playoff spot and Rittich is playing good.

I'll repeat my post from before, I'd rather lose this game with no swing point differential against an eastern team playing for jobs and Tavares loyalty and get Smith back up to speed than pull Smith and have him still rusty for the big 4 point swing games.

Honestly, even if the Flames lose this one and the Edmonton game, I've come to terms with it as long as Smith can get back into the swing of things.