GDT: HFBoards GDT | 3/10/19

[TomasHertlsRooster]

A lot of Ryan Reaves’ hits are so late that you can’t even see them in the camera.

 

[koyvoo]

Backlund is hot

 

[bukwas]

I just realized this is the first time in many years an L.A vs Anaheim game hasn't been on the top of my watch list.

 

[JPeeper]

Tkachuk is back bby.

Now if only the first line could get back. Is this too much to ask?

 

[Snakepit]

Tkachuk Hat trick!

 

[koyvoo]

Hatty Tkachuk

 

[Bounces R Way]

Yeah this Flames team doesn't stand a chance in the playoffs. 6 goals and no points from their three leading scorers.

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Maybe it wouldnt have mattered anyway but why start Subban against the Flames? Should have started him vs Canucks and started MAF tonight.

 

[Paper]

Flames are 2-0 at home against Vegas scoring 7 and 6 goals (so far). I'd like the Flames to play Vegas with the home-ice advantage.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Only saw the 3rd period, but bad period by Pacioretty.

If Vegas and the Flames play, it will be a great series.

 

[HanSolo]

Maybe it wouldnt have mattered anyway but why start Subban against the Flames? Should have started him vs Canucks and started MAF tonight.

Good question.

 

[Snakepit]

Maybe it wouldnt have mattered anyway but why start Subban against the Flames? Should have started him vs Canucks and started MAF tonight.

Subban as played 2 games in Calgary this season

7 goals against in November

5 goals against tonight

I get the strategy of going with your starter against the weaker team of a back to back to hopefully guarantee at least 2 points on the weekend, but this ended about as expected

 

[HanSolo]

Flames are 2-0 at home against Vegas scoring 7 and 6 goals (so far). I'd like the Flames to play Vegas with the home-ice advantage.

Surely the context that one of those games came with the backup in net on the tail end of back to backs should matter, no? No? okay.

 

[Paper]

Surely the context that one of those games came with the backup in net on the tail end of back to backs.

A team that is looking for excuses is the exact team that I would want my team to play in the playoffs lol.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Matthew Tkachuk is a player.

 

[Snakepit]

Matthew Tkachuk is a player.

Guy is going to get paid big time

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Gundstrom with another big hit.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Guy is going to get paid big time

I would pay him. He's an important player for Calgary.

 

[mooncalf]

A team that is looking for excuses is the exact team that I would want my team to play in the playoffs lol.

I mean, yeah, the Flames have two backup goalies and you don't see them making excuses

 

[TNT87]

I think it's obvious that his knowledge of the game isn't 100%. I didn't hear the Crosby scoring question. I heard him ask about shots. (Jan 11, was the last time Crosby was without a shot BTW).

But he's super super smooth, he's not over talking the play, he's getting the players names right, he's been slightly behind the play at times, but that's to be expected. I don't think anything is feeling forced, he's reading the crowd for cues he doesn't naturally know.

He's tossed out good information, either from a producer, or notes, and he's not forcing anything.

I think he is pretty good for someone so new for calling hockey games. He should only get better with experience.

 

[Paper]

I mean, yeah, the Flames have two backup goalies and you don't see them making excuses

Yeah, it's unfortunate as a Flames fan. Could be worse though, could be paying 5.75M for the next 6 years to a goalie with a sub 0.900 save percentage.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Yeah, it's unfortunate as a Flames fan. Could be worse though, could be paying 5.75M for the next 6 years to a goalie with a sub 0.900 save percentage.

It could be even worse. You could be paying that same amount for the next 5 years to a goal scorer with 5 goals.

 

[kingsfan28]

Surprised Perry wasn't involved in the dust up at the end. Sat on the bench the final minute of the game.

 

[Paper]

It could be even worse. You could be paying that same amount for the next 5 years to a goal scorer with 5 goals.

First of all, you leave the Real Deal out of this. Second of all, please.

 

[kingsfan28]

Gundstrom with another big hit.

Getzlaf went right over to the refs and was crying about the hit.