[PGT] Flames win 3-2. Thank you, Rick Ball

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by boogerz

Lewis' goal was nice, but he's still playing too much. Lucic on the PP and playing with Backlund and Mangiapane...

Treliving needs to do something to force Sutter's hand on overplaying fourth liners.

This is your take after the guy scores a highlight reel winning goal? Must suck to not be able to enjoy a game

[CGY12]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

Huberdeau just got 80 million bucks. He’ll be fine. You can’t take a contract like that and expect your coach will go easy on you. He’s being paid to put up 100 points.

I'm not saying coddle the guy or don't critique him. To say "like" though, thats a different level of criticism, then add the fact he didn't even bloody play in the game. Put me in the camp that thinks this particular sentence should have been kept either in his head or behind closed doors. The last thing this team needs is a rift in the locker room, even if its a remote slim chance this could actually do that.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

I have a bad feeling about this game.

Markstrom is playing like Helle, and Helle is playing like Markstrom!

no markstrom was playing like markstrom

+ a pinch of hasek

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Redrum

Nobody really blew it out of the water, including the "fourth line guys", so nobody should be given a lot of leash.

Fourth line was dominant in the early games of the season

[FlamesAddiction]

Just by looking at the players after the game, you could feel the relief of the losing streak ending. The fan reaction was great too and I am sure the players appreciated it.

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I believe that adversity makes teams better. Facing some early season adversity and overcoming it could be helpful for the mentality of the team over the course of a season.

Also, really nice to see Ruzicka proving himself.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by iggyloob12

Go fork myself for saying Ruzicka has been underwhelming? Pretty obvious, no?

Your right. I apologize.

The whiskey was stiff tonight

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

wow

https://twitter.com/user/status/1591678648368893952

Not a fan of that at all. Huberdeau clearly has two injuries early in the season. I get using the media to spur players, but this is a poor example of that, imo. Especially with a player that is learning a new system on a new team with new line mates and a monster contract that is likely weighing a bit.

Sutter is a two time Stanely Cup winning coach and I'm not, so he knows better, but as a fan, I don't like that.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

andersson very quietly with 11 assists and 12 points in 14

[SuperMatt18]

I also don’t think that’s a shot at Huberdeau

To me it’s more about not experimenting with Lindholm when Huberdeau is hurt and he’s a happy that’s its worked with Ruzicka and Toffoli.

Typical Francis spinning things. Sutter isn’t going to talk bad about a hurt player.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Was at the game. Our 3rd was unbelievable took a while to realize Winnipeg didn't touch the puck. A bunch of flopping losers especially Dubois I wish Zadorov-Gudbranson caved his face in.

Our defensive play has to improve and it looked like it took strides after sutter finally benched Rooney who is one of the worst players I've seen live. Gifting Lucic ice time after his give away after give away wasn't very good either. Everyone else played a solid game Lucic Rooney and Dube looked awful. I don't think Rooney should play again he sucks at almost everything.

[Sec214]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Not a fan of that at all. Huberdeau clearly has two injuries early in the season. I get using the media to spur players, but this is a poor example of that, imo. Especially with a player that is learning a new system on a new team with new line mates and a monster contract that is likely weighing a bit
Sutter is a two time Stanely Cup winning coach and I'm not, so he knows better, but as a fan, I don't like that.

All he is saying is he’s found the duo.He’s gotta find the duo of hubey.

Backlund mange
Rosey lindy
Hubey kadri

[Kasi]

I like the edge in overall shots and shutting down the third. Also like how Tanev being back helped the PK. I didn’t like how we were still out dangered in a game where we won the shot battle. Need more quality shots. Ruzicka had some game tonight and need him to stick with Lindholm when we get Huberdeau back with Kadri.

[jg13]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I also don’t think that’s a shot at Huberdeau

To me it’s more about not experimenting with Lindholm when Huberdeau is hurt and he’s a happy that’s its worked with Ruzicka and Toffoli.

Typical Francis spinning things. Sutter isn’t going to talk bad about a hurt player.

Exactly.. I don't see why there's any shade for Sutter to throw at a guy that didn't even play in the same game. That being said maybe it is a shot at Kadri who is average at best defensively where Lindholm seems to excel.

[heep223]

Was at the game, a few observations.

Dubois is a disgrace. I swear I saw his own teammates rolling their eyes at him a few times.

Lowry is a beast. Large men bounce off him.

Mangy had a great game. Ton of chances. It’ll come.

The Flames worked extremely hard.

Brett Ritchie has gotten himself into my good books. Reminds me a lot of Ferland.

Did Kyle Connor play in this game? Invisible and when noticeable it was in a bad way.

Cole Perfetti got levelled (clean) and then took maybe the dumbest retaliation penalty right in front of the ref I’ve ever seen. Gonna get an earful for that one.

The Flames again had a few bad defensive gaffes/giveaways that led to them running around.

Zadorov is a good boy.

The Flames basically played and looked the same as the last three games they played, which is to say they look fast and had the edge in play. This time they won.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by heep223

Was at the game, a few observations.

Dubois is a disgrace. I swear I saw his own teammates rolling their eyes at him a few times.

Lowry is a beast. Large men bounce off him.

Mangy had a great game. Ton of chances. It’ll come.

The Flames worked extremely hard.

Brett Ritchie has gotten himself into my good books. Reminds me a lot of Ferland.

Did Kyle Connor play in this game? Invisible and when noticeable it was in a bad way.

Cole Perfetti got levelled (clean) and then took maybe the dumbest retaliation penalty right in front of the ref I’ve ever seen. Gonna get an earful for that one.

The Flames again had a few bad defensive gaffes/giveaways that led to them running around.

Zadorov is a good boy.

The Flames basically played and looked the same as the last three games they played, which is to say they look fast and had the edge in play. This time they won.

I'm naming my next dog Zadorov....(if my wife lets me)

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by Sec214

Your right. I apologize.

The whiskey was stiff tonight

Pfft...amateur....

[Burning Beard]

Zadorov is great. Playing well and when Dubois was going after Markstrom he was right there to make sure he couldn't get anywhere near him. Plus he signed when things were looking glum. Good flame

[Redliner]

Welcome back Rick Ball

Welcome back zamler

Welcome back Flames

[Rick M.]

Originally Posted by midniteowl

Finally, Flames win!!!

It’s been a while since ‘young Bruce Boudreau’ showed up.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Good win. The Flames have been the unluckiest team in the league so far this season. This has to turn around.