Boomstick
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Anything can happen in sports.
Any team can win a bunch in a row and lose a bunch in a row.
This Flames team can be fantastic. We've seen glimpses of it, when they put in the effort they can be extremely tough to beat. Unfortunately we see that side of the Flames one period a week.
The majority of time this Flames team looks lost, disinterested and completely clueless.
I don't know how to solve anything, I'm not smart enough for that.
I like our players except for a couple that seem like they don't belong out there. I've got jerseys of a bunch of these guys. I'm no fairweather fan. I want to see them succeed and compete and go deep into the playoffs, but I can't see it happening with this team.
Something will give, I just hope it's not something stupid. To me it's management related. Nobody wants to put in the effort for the Coach, but this isn't the first time these players have played this game. So maybe there is some behind the scenes stuff with the players nobody sees.
This Bennett situation is out of hand. Sam benched last night while getting 4 shots in 6 minutes. He was on the ice for both Oilers goals.
What I see lately is a pass first mentality which I don't like. Every game this year I'm yelling at my tv for them to shoot. They're waiting for perfect setups which don't come. Even last night Tkachuk on the powerplay, left side of the net had ample time to shoot, but he was looking to pass off. He finally shot when the defenceman was right in front of him and it got blocked.
Everyone passes off, and it upsets me. Johnny should be getting 5+ shots a game not 0-1 shots a game. He has a lethal wrist shot like we've seen many times, yet he doesn't shoot. Someone has to tell these guys to shoot the puck. Why can Vancouver get 45 + shots against us? We're getting about 17-24 shots on net per game. Usually only getting 1 - 5 in the first period. Attack the zone, and take shots. Who cares if you miss the net, hit the post, or the goalie makes a save. Shots on net result in goals, results in rebounds, results in positive things, but these guys refuse to shoot in golden opportunities.
We can't get the puck out of our own zone. Even when we have possession we'll go backwards into our own corners and turn it over. It's maddening.
We get hemmed into our zone so often and can never walk it out. A lot of the times it ends in a goal or a penalty.
What should this team do? I have no idea. Many options, but who knows which the right move is. Move players? fire management?
I don't know.
I hate to say this, but we might just have to stand pat until this season is over.
Because if you make a coaching change or trade some names away there might be quarantines etc. Just get through this short season and figure it out in the off season. Put Bennett on the top line with Gaudreau and Monahan, and ride that until the end of the year. Hey maybe it works out, maybe it doesn't but what the hell, give it a chance. Not just for a shift or a game, try it for 30 games. What's the damn harm?
Anyways, I'm frustrated like most of us are, and whatever happens happens. I've been a Flames fan since day 1 in 1980 and i'll continue to be a Flames fan. I'm loyal as they come and aren't going anywhere.
It's okay that we're frustrated, it's tough watching this team play because there's not much of an effort and a lot of inconsistencies.
Have a great Saturday everyone, sorry I can't offer much more than my thoughts, but only time will tell with this bunch.
For those who are saying we're 8-8-1 and it's early. Well I'd rather be 10-7 or better, but that's not the case so I believe we're in for a struggle. I don't think we'll make the playoffs unless the Jets, Oilers, and Habs go on a lengthy losing streak. We haven't been out of the bottom 3 yet this year and that's cause for concern.
Cheers gang, talk to ya later tonight.
Any team can win a bunch in a row and lose a bunch in a row.
This Flames team can be fantastic. We've seen glimpses of it, when they put in the effort they can be extremely tough to beat. Unfortunately we see that side of the Flames one period a week.
The majority of time this Flames team looks lost, disinterested and completely clueless.
I don't know how to solve anything, I'm not smart enough for that.
I like our players except for a couple that seem like they don't belong out there. I've got jerseys of a bunch of these guys. I'm no fairweather fan. I want to see them succeed and compete and go deep into the playoffs, but I can't see it happening with this team.
Something will give, I just hope it's not something stupid. To me it's management related. Nobody wants to put in the effort for the Coach, but this isn't the first time these players have played this game. So maybe there is some behind the scenes stuff with the players nobody sees.
This Bennett situation is out of hand. Sam benched last night while getting 4 shots in 6 minutes. He was on the ice for both Oilers goals.
What I see lately is a pass first mentality which I don't like. Every game this year I'm yelling at my tv for them to shoot. They're waiting for perfect setups which don't come. Even last night Tkachuk on the powerplay, left side of the net had ample time to shoot, but he was looking to pass off. He finally shot when the defenceman was right in front of him and it got blocked.
Everyone passes off, and it upsets me. Johnny should be getting 5+ shots a game not 0-1 shots a game. He has a lethal wrist shot like we've seen many times, yet he doesn't shoot. Someone has to tell these guys to shoot the puck. Why can Vancouver get 45 + shots against us? We're getting about 17-24 shots on net per game. Usually only getting 1 - 5 in the first period. Attack the zone, and take shots. Who cares if you miss the net, hit the post, or the goalie makes a save. Shots on net result in goals, results in rebounds, results in positive things, but these guys refuse to shoot in golden opportunities.
We can't get the puck out of our own zone. Even when we have possession we'll go backwards into our own corners and turn it over. It's maddening.
We get hemmed into our zone so often and can never walk it out. A lot of the times it ends in a goal or a penalty.
What should this team do? I have no idea. Many options, but who knows which the right move is. Move players? fire management?
I don't know.
I hate to say this, but we might just have to stand pat until this season is over.
Because if you make a coaching change or trade some names away there might be quarantines etc. Just get through this short season and figure it out in the off season. Put Bennett on the top line with Gaudreau and Monahan, and ride that until the end of the year. Hey maybe it works out, maybe it doesn't but what the hell, give it a chance. Not just for a shift or a game, try it for 30 games. What's the damn harm?
Anyways, I'm frustrated like most of us are, and whatever happens happens. I've been a Flames fan since day 1 in 1980 and i'll continue to be a Flames fan. I'm loyal as they come and aren't going anywhere.
It's okay that we're frustrated, it's tough watching this team play because there's not much of an effort and a lot of inconsistencies.
Have a great Saturday everyone, sorry I can't offer much more than my thoughts, but only time will tell with this bunch.
For those who are saying we're 8-8-1 and it's early. Well I'd rather be 10-7 or better, but that's not the case so I believe we're in for a struggle. I don't think we'll make the playoffs unless the Jets, Oilers, and Habs go on a lengthy losing streak. We haven't been out of the bottom 3 yet this year and that's cause for concern.
Cheers gang, talk to ya later tonight.
