Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community
Old 04-16-2021, 12:24 PM   #21
The Cobra
Franchise Player
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
I don't get it.

It’s a 7 game series in which we started down 0-2.

It’s now 1-2, 4 games left.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
The Cobra is online now  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:26 PM   #22
Textcritic
Acerbic Cyberbully
 
Textcritic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Cobra View Post
It’s a 7 game series in which we started down 0-2.

It’s now 1-2, 4 games left.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Why did the Flames start down 0-2?
__________________
Dealing with Everything from Dead Sea Scrolls to Red C Trolls

Quote:
Originally Posted by woob
"...harem warfare? like all your wives dressup and go paintballing?"
"The Lying Pen of Scribes" Ancient Manuscript Forgeries Project
Textcritic is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:27 PM   #23
AC
Resident Videologist
 
AC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Calgary
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by The Cobra View Post
It’s a 7 game series in which we started down 0-2.

It’s now 1-2, 4 games left.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
That still doesn't make sense to me either.

Against Montreal specifically? We're 4-1 this season.
A 7 games series starting with our last 3 games? We're 3-0, not 1-2.
AC is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:30 PM   #24
Textcritic
Acerbic Cyberbully
 
Textcritic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by AC View Post
That still doesn't make sense to me either.

Against Montreal specifically? We're 4-1 this season.
A 7 games series starting with our last 3 games? We're 3-0, not 1-2.
After looking at it, I think I understand what he is getting at...

Because the Flames had five remaining games v. the team they are chasing for the playoffs, it is an imaginary scenario that envisions just these five games as part of a seven-game playoff series, but in which we must pretend that Montreal has already won the first two games. Wednesday was Imaginary Game #3, with the Flames already having lost Imaginary Games #1 and #2. The idea being that the Flames need to win four of their remaining five to win the Imaginary Series.

I think it is monumentally silly. It is much more straightforward and accurate to state the obvious: the Flames need to win at least 4/5 v. Montreal.
__________________
Dealing with Everything from Dead Sea Scrolls to Red C Trolls

Quote:
Originally Posted by woob
"...harem warfare? like all your wives dressup and go paintballing?"
"The Lying Pen of Scribes" Ancient Manuscript Forgeries Project
Textcritic is offline  
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Textcritic For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 12:31 PM   #25
CroFlames
Franchise Player
 
CroFlames's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Exp:
Default

I haven't been able to watch any of the games since the Turnaround.

So I'm scheduling a family walk during the game this afternoon.

You're welcome.
CroFlames is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:34 PM   #26
Rick M.
#1 Goaltender
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Exp:
Default

Montreal is mired in a slump. Kick ‘em while they’re down!
Rick M. is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:40 PM   #27
Backstop
Scoring Winger
 
Backstop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: YYZ
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
After looking at it, I think I understand what he is getting at...

Because the Flames had five remaining games v. the team they are chasing for the playoffs, it is an imaginary scenario that envisions just these five games as part of a seven-game playoff series, but in which we must pretend that Montreal has already won the first two games. Wednesday was Imaginary Game #3, with the Flames already having lost Imaginary Games #1 and #2. The idea being that the Flames need to win four of their remaining five to win the Imaginary Series.

I think it is monumentally silly. It is much more straightforward and accurate to state the obvious: the Flames need to win at least 4/5 v. Montreal.
When you say 4/5 I assume you mean that within the context of an imaginary 7 game series in which we are already down by 2 ?
Backstop is offline  
The Following User Says Thank You to Backstop For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 12:43 PM   #28
Textcritic
Acerbic Cyberbully
 
Textcritic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Backstop View Post
When you say 4/5 I assume you mean that within the context of an imaginary 7 game series in which we are already down by 2 ?
Why would you think that? Heading into Wednesday's game the Flames had five remaining games v. Montreal. They needed to win at least four. This is not complicated.
__________________
Dealing with Everything from Dead Sea Scrolls to Red C Trolls

Quote:
Originally Posted by woob
"...harem warfare? like all your wives dressup and go paintballing?"
"The Lying Pen of Scribes" Ancient Manuscript Forgeries Project
Textcritic is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:46 PM   #29
Backstop
Scoring Winger
 
Backstop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: YYZ
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
Why would you think that? Heading into Wednesday's game the Flames had five remaining games v. Montreal. They needed to win at least four. This is not complicated.
As I must clearly lack the eloquence to accurately convey humor in print form perhaps I should be asking if there is a particular color whimsical text should be ?
Backstop is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 12:50 PM   #30
GioforPM
Franchise Player
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Backstop View Post
As I must clearly lack the eloquence to accurately convey humor in print form perhaps I should be asking if there is a particular color whimsical text should be ?
White
GioforPM is offline  
The Following 10 Users Say Thank You to GioforPM For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 12:52 PM   #31
mile
Franchise Player
 
mile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Exp:
Default

https://twitter.com/user/status/1383095339897470979


Good stuff from Sutter here. Says:
- Gio is our best D-man, pairing him with Tanev has allowed him to play his own game and not be held back having to cover up for a younger D-man

- Hanifin is ready to handle his own pair

- Team is playing at 65-75% of what they're capable of right now

Last edited by mile; 04-16-2021 at 12:56 PM.
mile is offline  
The Following 7 Users Say Thank You to mile For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 12:56 PM   #32
Backstop
Scoring Winger
 
Backstop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: YYZ
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GioforPM View Post
White
Good answer, because really at the the end of the day who would want a forum to be an open place for general fan discourse.,
Backstop is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 01:00 PM   #33
FanIn80
GOAT!
 
FanIn80's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Backstop View Post
Good answer, because really at the the end of the day who would want a forum to be an open place for general fan discourse.,
See? Now you're getting it.
FanIn80 is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 01:05 PM   #34
chedder
#1 Goaltender
 
chedder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by mile View Post
https://twitter.com/user/status/1383095339897470979


- Team is playing at 65-75% of what they're capable of right now
Sutter is an absolute beauty. No matter what happens this year or over the summer, we're in for some entertainment.
chedder is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 01:09 PM   #35
blankall
Ate 100 Treadmills
 
blankall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic View Post
After looking at it, I think I understand what he is getting at...

Because the Flames had five remaining games v. the team they are chasing for the playoffs, it is an imaginary scenario that envisions just these five games as part of a seven-game playoff series, but in which we must pretend that Montreal has already won the first two games. Wednesday was Imaginary Game #3, with the Flames already having lost Imaginary Games #1 and #2. The idea being that the Flames need to win four of their remaining five to win the Imaginary Series.

I think it is monumentally silly. It is much more straightforward and accurate to state the obvious: the Flames need to win at least 4/5 v. Montreal.
I like the analogy. The Flames are essentially out of the playoffs (or at least a long shot), if they don't win 4/5 games against Montreal. Why not treat those 5 games as a playoff series, where the Flames need to win 4/5 games, which would be the scenario if they were already down by 2.
blankall is online now  
Old 04-16-2021, 01:15 PM   #36
PepsiFree
Participant
Participant
 
PepsiFree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Exp:
Default

When the reality is as simple as needing to win 4/5 games against Montreal, I don't think you need to make up an analogy to make the point that they need to win 4/5 games against Montreal. I'm not even sure analogy is the right word, but whatever it is, it defeats the purpose by making it less clear and more complicated.

Flames must win 4/5. Very simple.
PepsiFree is offline  
The Following User Says Thank You to PepsiFree For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 01:18 PM   #37
ComixZone
Franchise Player
 
ComixZone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by chedder View Post
Sutter is an absolute beauty. No matter what happens this year or over the summer, we're in for some entertainment.
It's just awesome to have a real head coach.

"...playing more the style that the league plays instead of playing their own style"

The team is in an infinitely better position with Darryl as Head Coach than they were with Gulutzan, Peters or Ward. Regardless of what happens from here on out, he has already helped the team as I think he helped get more out of Bennett (8 points in 15 games, 6 in his final 6 games), which helped Tree extract more value out of him.

Last edited by ComixZone; 04-16-2021 at 01:21 PM.
ComixZone is offline  
The Following User Says Thank You to ComixZone For This Useful Post:
Old 04-16-2021, 01:35 PM   #38
Always Earned Never Given
Scoring Winger
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by PepsiFree View Post
When the reality is as simple as needing to win 4/5 games against Montreal, I don't think you need to make up an analogy to make the point that they need to win 4/5 games against Montreal. I'm not even sure analogy is the right word, but whatever it is, it defeats the purpose by making it less clear and more complicated.

Flames must win 4/5. Very simple.
Well if there ain't any analogy or whatever word then the win 4/5 games is wrong as it should be 3/4 against Montreal.
Always Earned Never Given is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 01:39 PM   #39
zamler
Lifetime Suspension
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sutter
- Team is playing at 65-75% of what they're capable of right now
I want to believe.
zamler is offline  
Old 04-16-2021, 02:04 PM   #40
hwy19man
Franchise Player
 
hwy19man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zamler View Post
I want to believe.
Don't stop believing.
__________________
----------

must show all Flames games nationally when they play on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays !!!
hwy19man is offline  
Closed Thread

Tags
goflamsgo , jobu , picklepicklepicklepickle , tuskanraiders

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:02 PM.

Calgary Flames
2023-24




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright Calgarypuck 2021