[PGT] Fire Ward and trade Bennett

[Cali Panthers Fan]

That was dog####. End of story.

[JurassicTunga12]

Ward is actually the worst coach we've had in a long time. Makes me long for the days of f'n Gulutzan...

No push back in the 3rd down by one. Oilers were completely beatable tonight. There's no fire in this team.
Frustrating. Disappointing.

[getoverit]

So who did we trade Monahan and Bennett for

[btimbit]

[Young Guns]

Win the draw with 45 seconds left and we all just stand and stare at the puck.

[zamler]

NSFW!

Link

[Joborule]

It's been said in multiple threads the past week or so, but the Flames getting embarrassed by the Avs in the playoffs just has crippled this franchise. The coaching philosophy since then has been to play 'safe' hockey as a result. The ironic thing is, is that be playing safe, you're just preventing yourself from winning. This is why this team is guaranteed to have ####ty starts in ever game because they're over cautious and reactive. You have to play perfect in order to have a chance to win, whereas the opposing team that's being more assertive will be able to create a mistake they can capitalize on eventually.

It's like the saying in football: prevent defense prevents you from winning.

You gotta be willing to take initiative and be assertive to dictate the play in your favour. Flames were all about for the majority of the 18-19 season. The overreaction has caused them to become their own worst enemies.

They may have not been as good as 2nd in the NHL good, but they shouldn't have dropped off that much. It's not like luck was carrying the team. They just executed extremely well.

[keenan87]

Ready for a change. Fire Treliving and Ward to the sun.

[Burn13]

Why was Bennett benched like it's all his fault?

[AustinL_NHL]

The Flames managed 21 shots against a team who gives up 32.5 shots per game, the 4th worst in the NHL.

Geoff Ward, ladies and gentlemen.

[PaperBagger'14]

That may go down as the most boring BoA ever

[Mathgod]

Not only have the Flames been playing losing hockey, they've been playing very boring hockey.

It's getting harder and harder to maintain interest in this team...

[kukkudo]

Damn didn’t know someone could be worse than glue gun.

[nixon45]

Most predictable outcome ever.

[jg13]

I cant remember a more lifeless battle of alberta. Both teams played like they did not want to be there.

Decent game by BSD hopefully he can build some confidence.

[skcli]

As expected....nm

[N-E-B]

Honestly I think the problem with Tkachuk is that he knows this loser team doesn’t have his back. Why fight tooth and nails for guys that won’t do the same for you?

I’m on board with throwing a hand grenade into the core. Doesn’t have to be a full on rebuild but something major needs to happen.

[flamesfan1297]

I hope Bennet gets the trade he asked for. There was no reason for him to be benched the whole 3rd. He deserves an opportunity to play, and he's not gonna get it under ward

[soreshins]

Turgid garbage. I’m now firmly on the fire Ward train.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

2:22 left in third. Tv timeout. Face off in Edmonton zone.

Lucic and Froese are on the ice.

I’m never defending Geoff ward ever again.