[PGT] 5-3 Kings, oh no!

[browna]

Said in game thread, most of our issues tonight originated from 3 inexperienced D, directly or indirectly.

Whether they missed a clearing pass, a coverage, not holding the zone when our forwards thought they would, or, it meant our usual 4 and 5 guys had to play 2 and 3 type minutes, that had the team scrambling. I thought forwards played actually pretty well and with energy.

Obviously key is tomorrow. Go on the road and win 3 of 4, that’s just fine even with the other issues around the team. Makes the difference down the stretch playing .750 vs .500 hockey.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by flambers

Nah, first two periods the game was easy for him

Flames had more chances in the third but a struggling Flames team has a tendency to make goalies look really good

Flames once again, failed to show up.

They were lucky it was not 2 or 3 to nothing after the 1st period.

The first I’ll give you, not the second.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Too loose in the defensive zone, and too many chances as a result. Very frustrating to watch.

I thought Monahan struggled mightily. Deserved to be demoted. Dube had two great chances in the third and put them right into the crest. Ugh.

Need a win tomorrow to “salvage” the road trip.

3-1 road trip would be outstanding...not "salvage"

[FlamesFanInEdmonton]

Originally Posted by Nelson

I think Treliving should let this team play out the season and get into the playoffs if it can. Don’t trade anyone but also don’t trade for anyone. The next rebuild is going to come sooner rather than later, and it’ll shorten it if the Flames’ cupboard isn’t completely bare.

I’d prefer we trade some of our core players first. Johnny, Brodie, Hamonic, Backlund....get something for them while you can. This team needs major changes. Load up on picks for the upcoming draft.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Not this season.

Funny, I wonder if part of the reason the Flames have won rounds in two of the last 30 years is due to this mentality.

"This season can't be saved. Maybe next season can, though!"

When next season rolls around...

"This season can't be saved. Maybe next season can, though!"

Seasons are precious things. And if you have the chance to swing a move that will put you over the top... you should do it.

These Flames are not predestined to lose in the first round no matter what roster they ice. If you can make a season-saving move that adds to the core in the future as well... you should do it! Sitting on your hands is such a Flames thing to do and it's a huge part of the reason why they haven't added an impact player mid-season in eight years!

[really?]

Originally Posted by GullFoss

Monahan can't play a 200ft game. Johnny has no confidence

Monahan can play a 200 ft game, but too often he chooses to simply troll the slot. When he engages as he has at times this year, he's a solid 2C on a contender. When he simply tries to play the role of finisher, he is a catalyst for mediocrity.

[Phaneuf_Phan]

Stone couldn't make most AHL teams

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

At least Frk didn't kill anybody.




5 on 3.

That was the Kings who called that timeout was it not?

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by dino7c

3-1 road trip would be outstanding...not "salvage"

3-1 against Vancouver (good), San Jose (trash), Los Angeles (trash) and Anaheim (trash) shouldn't be considered "outstanding" in the slightest

[keenan87]

3-1 roadtrip is nice ... but you are all forgetting the Flames play like garbage at home. To make up for the pathetic performances at home, they basically need to go undefeated on the road.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

You could easily check my post history and see that I complimented the Flames' play in both their victories

Why do I feel like it was a very unhappy experience for you?

[DeluxeMoustache]

Poor Petersen. So many pucks in the bread basket.

I think he may never be able to have a baby

[keenan87]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Why do I feel like it was a very unhappy experience for you?

Screw off. You asked him a question and he gave you an answer. Move on.

[Nelson]

Originally Posted by FlamesFanInEdmonton

I’d prefer we trade some of our core players first. Johnny, Brodie, Hamonic, Backlund....get something for them while you can. This team needs major changes. Load up on picks for the upcoming draft.

I think it could be a good time to trade Brodie because he’s having such an awesome season and is an UFA. But I think the Flames would get $0.60 on the $1.00 for the other 3 right now.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

3-1 against Vancouver (good), San Jose (trash), Los Angeles (trash) and Anaheim (trash) shouldn't be considered "outstanding" in the slightest

Do you even follow the NHL? Sweeping a road trip is pretty rare regaurdless of opponent

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Literally what is the point in trying to make the Playoffs this year?

The team doesn't care, Ward is an absolute trash coach, and the Flames have almost a zero percent chance to make any noise in the Playoffs if they are lucky enough to get there.

If they do get in, they are likely gonna play Edmonton, Vancouver or Vegas in the first round. They’re going to be far from big underdogs in any of those series and could easily give either of those teams a good go and win a series.

The nature of the playoff format has given one of the pretty average pacific five a chance to make the conference finals. The path to the third round from the pacific Isn’t daunting at all.

I would much rather have the flames in the playoffs with a half decent shot at the conference finals as opposed to a 2% shot at a lotto pick.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Funny, I wonder if part of the reason the Flames have won rounds in two of the last 30 years is due to this mentality.

"This season can't be saved. Maybe next season can, though!"

When next season rolls around...

"This season can't be saved. Maybe next season can, though!"

Seasons are precious things. And if you have the chance to swing a move that will put you over the top... you should do it.

These Flames are not predestined to lose in the first round no matter what roster they ice. If you can make a season-saving move that adds to the core in the future as well... you should do it! Sitting on your hands is such a Flames thing to do and it's a huge part of the reason why they haven't added an impact player mid-season in eight years!

Once again you are fooling yourself if you think a complementary winger is going to put this team over the top. How has Toffoli done putting the Kings over the top? Explain to me how Toffoli is going to make a poor defense play better? Also Toffoli can only play on one line so who's going to score when he's not on the ice a scoring is an issue throughout the forward lines. Acquiring players on trade deadline day and July 1st are the worst two days in hockey for most GM's.

[AustinL_NHL]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Why do I feel like it was a very unhappy experience for you?

"Flames have understandably taken their foot off the gas pedal in the 3rd but that's back to back great games 5v5.

The PP chipping in is just the cherry on top"

Yea, I sounded very unhappy.

You're trying to make something outta nothing

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Screw off. You asked him a question and he gave you an answer. Move on.

LOL - I just checked and he made one single post which did congratulate the flames... and complain about the third period effort.

[Caged Great]

I really would like this team to sell. If they can't show up against a loser team like the Kings or the others since the Montreal game, then why bother putting any hopes that they will figure things out down the stretch. Maximize the returns for guys and restock the farm. This team has no prospects that are remotely close and none that figure to be impact players. They need players who show up all season.