[PGT] Leafs 2-Flames 1

[ComixZone]

The concerning part for me is this looks like the Flames from last season after the initial bump they got from the Sutter hiring.

…but it shouldn’t be surprising. They’re the same freaking team. Can’t be mad at a team that is under-talented for not being talented enough. It’s not like they aren’t working hard, it’s that they’re just not good enough.

[Monahammer]

I propose we stop talking about/pining for centers not on the team outside of the trade thread. As one of the people who hates bennett/wanted eichel the most. It's just annoying.

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by TheChief

I wish I could see the Flames in the same light as posters like this. Life would be good!

And delusional

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by Knightslayer

Would be nice if Hanifin would step up one game.

He was all over the ice tonight? Joined the rush on multiple 2 on 1s, made loads of great defensive plays.



I wish Dube or Monahan would do something one game. Dube should be in the press box.

[Royle9]

Originally Posted by JurassicTunga12

When do we give Pelletier and/or Ruzicka a shot? Not seeing too much out of guys like Pitlick/Richardson etc.

Pitlick, Richardson and Lewis have all been nothing but plug fillers on a line. But they fit the bill which is Sutter hockey, sadly I don't think we'll see any farm guys get a real shot unless significant injuries plague the flames.

[blender]

Originally Posted by flamesforcup

Friendly reminder that we could have had a Matthews calibre player if Brad gave up Matthew "invisible and about to make 10 mill" Tkachuk.

Flames could have shut out the Leafs if you hadn't ruined it in the GT!

Or, both statements are false.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Ragnar

Tkachuk was the worst player on the ice tonight

He wasn't good but he's by far the worst on the ice.

[TheChief]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

The concerning part for me is this looks like the Flames from last season after the initial bump they got from the Sutter hiring.

…but it shouldn’t be surprising. They’re the same freaking team. Can’t be mad at a team that is under-talented for not being talented enough. It’s not like they aren’t working hard, it’s that they’re just not good enough.

I sense a bump of the Brad thread coming.

[Chi-Town Hustler]

A lot of halfassery in this game. Lazy passes/clears, dumb plays. The pp was the worst in a while. Spend half the time doodling in your end just to dump it in. Makes sense.

[genetic_phreek]

Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger

You have it backwards. Watch the games, stay off CP.

Lol this is quoted for truth.

[old-fart]

Vladar deserved two points.

Rest of the team deserved zero.

[MisterJoji]

Just put Valimaki back in. I believe we’re 6-0 with him in the lineup.

[Philly06Cup]

The real blame lies with anyone who said shutout partway into the third.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

Leave mangi out. He has a goal and assist last two games. He's fine. Lindy and Tkachuk take too many days off. Johnny has been otherworldly or invisible too.

Johnny needs a center who can skate with him out of the D zone. That Kylington goal was a microcosm of what is missing on this team.


If I were Darryl I'd jumble up the lines pretty significantly

Gaudreau - Dube - Lindholm
Tkachuk - Backlund - Mangiapane
Monahan - Zary - Coleman
Lucic - Ruzicka - Pitlick

Kylington - Tanev
Hanifin - Gudbranson
Valimaki - Andersson

[bubbsy]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Ras definitely has been garbo this year so far

Andersson is a fairly average dman. He isn't terrible but avg defensively, avg offensively.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Ferarri

I always say wait 20 games to see the real marker of your team. Unfortunately I got caught up in the hype. This team is starting to look a lot like last year. Definitely concerning to see what’s going on. Some nice individual effort from guys like Vladar and kylington (minus the turnover) but the team game is on a sharp decline.

We're not 20 games in, and we're 4 games above .500 and in control of our destiny.

The grand proclamations after losses (where we collected points, no less) is really annoying. Never change, CP.

[soreshins]

Too much negative hype in here. 2nd half of a back to back, with the backup in net, got a point in a close and hard fought game. Good effort. Brush up on a few things and we will trounce the Sens.

[Lanny_McDonald]

This is the team anticipated. The game is a race to 3. Flames have come up short. Expected for the lineup this team has. Still an additional scorer away.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

I think some people are forgetting how bad things were last season.

This is not the same group that bored us to death, not the same group that seem so disinterested last year.

In a bit of a funk right. But that happens and you know what, they’re still earning points and are in a good spot in standings.

This has been a fun season so far and i cant wait for the next game.

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by MisterJoji

Just put Valimaki back in. I believe we’re 6-0 with him in the lineup.

The problem is he looks terrible out there and the stats also say he's not doing well. I guess do it anyways but it just doesn't seem that straightforward.