[PGT] Bad final 40 sinks Flames

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by zamler

If Sutter can turn Matthew Tkachuk's game around then he's a magician. I don't know what bizarre head space Chucky has got himself in but damn he's beyond useless.

It's like he think he was hot kyit after that OT goal against the Preds. Never the same after all the praise and highlight of the night replays it got.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by blender

Every team except Toronto, Colorado and Pittsburgh is missing a player like McDavid.

Hmmm, look at the last two Cup winners.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Robo

Cartoon or live action?

Always cartoon.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by TheChief

I think the real problem everyone isnt talking about is how Sean and John should be split up, its been obvious for a few years now.

The problem is we don't have a real game breaker like McLovin and Saddlesore.

[dino7c]

Darryl Sutter coming in isn't just about this year...honestly this season is about finding out who stays

[Macho0978]

Originally Posted by motorcrosser

Yes. He tries, but the support isn't there sometimes.

I agree in the offensive zone he needs help but in the defensive zone his line mates constantly have to chase the puck after he refuses to go into the corner to retrieve the puck. He isn’t as easy as some suggest to play with

[TBone290]

Originally Posted by soulchoice

On a hopeful note. The oilers 5050 is over a million again. I purchased, so let’s hope I win!

Flames 5050 is a measly 275k

Why is their 50/50 amount so high?

[hurtin_albertan]

I really think Leivo as RW with Johnny and Monny just sewered the line. Leivo was absolutely invisible out there. Criticism against Johnny and Monny is fair but I feel like they’re playing shorthanded 90% of their shifts. Either get a top end RW or put Lindholm there and move on already.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

the team is missing that star centerman that can be a gamebreaker like McAvi was tonight. That can create offensive opportunities on his own. We've been missing it for pretty much 30+ years and is a big reason why we haven't gone anywhere outside 2004.

Yep. It doesn't even need to be a McDavid level guy. Let's just see a #1C that can put the team on his back and win games by himself once in a while. Has Monahan ever done that? I'd me more than happy with someone like on that Barzal, Point, Scheifele, level..

[Dion]

Originally Posted by blender

I agree. I think Bennett is the obvious choice, too.

I believe that Sutter is the one who will help Bennett to find his place in the game and help restore his confidence. We're not going to get any good returns in a trade so we may as well get him on the right track.

[AustinL_NHL]

This pretty much says it all.



Amazing first 15 minutes followed by meh back and forth hockey for the next 30, followed by Oilers domination for the last 15.

Sutter will not allow this type of unacceptable inconsistency.

Can't wait for him to come in, implement his systems, and most importantly, mould the players' mindset to the way it needs to be.

Going to take a few weeks I'm sure, but I'm dying for some Sutter hockey.

[JohnnyB]

Markstrom looked a bit shaky early on, but he can't be blamed for the loss at all. The tying and winning goals were not at all the result of him doing less than he ought to be.

[MonaTone]

I still have hope for what Sutter can bring, but i can't help but feel like this team is sorely lacking a "game breaker".

If we could get Hall for the remainder of the season without disrupting our roster and prospects all that much, I feel like that could be a game changer.

especially because playing in buffalo is like being presses through the devils playdough maker right now.

[soulchoice]

Originally Posted by TBone290

Why is their 50/50 amount so high?

I'd say overall the Oilers have a much larger fanbase than the Flames. It's not even close. Mostly due to the Gretzky era and now having the new best player in the world. Canada wide

[Tbull8]

Originally Posted by TBone290

Why is their 50/50 amount so high?

Oilers and relying on a lottery rather than working for something the right way... the jokes write themselves

[DB93]

Natural stat trick at High Danger chances 10-6 for the flames. No doubt Flames have work to do but I thought they deserved better tonight.

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by blender

Every team except Toronto, Colorado and Pittsburgh is missing a player like McDavid.

That’s a good point. But when you think about the tier below (sheiffle, Pasternak, Marchand, barkov, Tarasenko, horvat, petersson, eichel, kucherov, point, stamkos, stone, paccieretty, etc, etc), I think it’s absolutely fair to consider the flames to be one of the worst teams when it comes to forward game breakers in the league.

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by scobel

So does every team in the league, special players that come around once a generation.

Not saying you need a McDavid level "generational" player, but someone considered a star center who can drive the play from the position. We haven't had that.

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by soulchoice

I'd say overall the Oilers have a much larger fanbase than the Flames. It's not even close. Mostly due to the Gretzky era and now having the new best player in the world. Canada wide

Maybe, but you can't buy tickets outside of Alberta..so thats not a factor here

[JurassicTunga12]

Originally Posted by codynw

Yep. It doesn't even need to be a McDavid level guy. Let's just see a #1C that can put the team on his back and win games by himself once in a while. Has Monahan ever done that? I'd me more than happy with someone like on that Barzal, Point, Scheifele, level..

Exactly. We've been missing a guy like that for too long.