[GDT] Flames @ Sens 5pm MT. SNW 960

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by Textcritic

Geoff Ward is not getting fired in his first full season behind the bench by a team that has fired three coaches in the last six years.

You're probably right, but from everything I can see, that is the wrong decision.

Ward has been a complete disaster so far as head coach.

The players are playing worse.
The team is playing worse.
The more we play other teams, the more they cave us in.
The results aren't there.
The underlying stats are terrible.

The only reason this team is anywhere near .500 and not in the basement with the Sens is because of goaltending.

Just because Treliving just recently made the colossal mistake of giving this terrible coach the reigns, doesn't mean he should double or triple down on that mistake.

[MillerTime GFG]

Originally Posted by zukes

The Flames took 3 out of 4 points from the #1 team in the NHL and that is not good enough. It doesn't always matter how it looks. This place is frustrating at times.

I hate this narrative. Sorry, I know you're trying to avoid the negativity lol.

It does matter how it looks. Sure, this is a results-driven business, but the way the Flames played is not a recipe for long-term success. You ask any professional Coach in any sport, they're going to want to see how the team is playing. It's part of the process.

Now if the team was gutting out a one goal win or OT loss on the 2nd night of a back-to-back where the team had generally been playing well? That's a different story, as good teams need to find ways to win or accumulate points even in off nights, but the Flames are not that. We were playing poorly coming in, and we managed to get 3 out of 4 points playing just as poorly for the most part.

[dino7c]

I think the flames played substantially better the last two games than the previous 3 when you consider the opponent.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I think the flames played substantially better the last two games than the previous 3 when you consider the opponent.

I actually thought they were pretty good on Monday, and I liked the first period last night.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

The Flames have 8 even strength goals in their last 7 games. The Senators should be just what the doctor ordered.

But I bet it isn't.

There are 4 teams who have scored fewer even strength goals per game than the Flames. They desperately need to develop a 5 on 5 scoring line, at least one to start. Last year and the year before they had two, but right now they have none.

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by zukes

I am staying away from the game and post game threads as best I can. The little I did see confirmed why.

The Flames took 3 out of 4 points from the #1 team in the NHL and that is not good enough. It doesn't always matter how it looks. This place is frustrating at times.

Flames win 5-2 tonight and take 4 of the 5 against Ottawa while also getting revenge on the Oilers. Then this place will be thinking they are winning the Cup.

Yes. Rittich stole every point they got

The Flames got 3 of 4 points available, and the Leafs got the other 2

So the net of it is that Calgary gained one point on Toronto. If they make a better decision on an empty net, they gain 4 points in the standings.

It’s a big difference.

[DoubleK]

Sens 7 Flames 5. Rittich gets pulled after allowing 7 goals in the first 30 minutes. Zag comes in and pitches a shutout.

Ward is fired at the rink and has to take a taxi to the airport. He is replaced by GG and they sneak into the playoffs only to lose to Toronto in the first round.

[WhiteTiger]

Go Flames go!

[Nammer403]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Sens 7 Flames 5. Rittich gets pulled after allowing 7 goals in the first 30 minutes. Zag comes in and pitches a shutout.

Ward is fired at the rink and has to take a taxi to the airport. He is replaced by GG and they sneak into the playoffs only to lose to Toronto in the first round.

for a moment i had to think who else was GG...and not the other GG...

Spoiler!

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

I think the Flames being their A game through most of this series. They have to know this is truly a make or break point where they should win if they give top effort every game. We know Ottawa is going to work so the Flames need to match that. I do feel they have played with decent desperation in the 2 games this week. That needs to continue

Solid cliche collage there

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by DoubleK

Sens 7 Flames 5. Rittich gets pulled after allowing 7 goals in the first 30 minutes. Zag comes in and pitches a shutout.

Ward is fired at the rink and has to take a taxi to the airport. He is replaced by GG and they sneak into the playoffs only to lose to Toronto in the first round.

Quite a season for Glen Gawdin!

[Huntingwhale]

Trap game. Heck, trap series.

[troutman]

Maybe others see us as the Trap Team now.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by troutman

Maybe others see us as the Trap Team now.

lol

But no, other teams see us as a team that you can dominate, simply by playing the trap

[MisterJoji]

Breakout game, 6-0 Flames and they play .600 hockey the rest of the way. Eternal optimist or just in denial? Little of column A, little of column B.

[Wolfman]

If Flames don't take 3 of 4 from Sens, Ward should be left at the curb in Ottawa

[Enoch Root]

8 pts: A+ if it's because they played well doing it
8 pts: A if its thanks in large part to the goalies
7 pts: B+
6 pts: B
5 pts: C
4 pts: D
3 or less: F, for fire everybody

[Puppet Guy]

time for a little black magic:

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Wolfman

If Flames don't take 3 of 4 from Sens, Ward should be left at the curb in Ottawa

He and Julien can reminisce about that time they won a cup.

[Locke]

Just win.

Every other team is slapping Ottawa around like they owe them money and harvesting the Sens for points. We cant drop points to the Sens.