January 17, 2012 at 11:18 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Scoring is what lacks on this team. Without Alex Tanguay, and Curtis Glencross missing in action mid-way thru the second period, Calgary was short on goals. Nonetheless, this was as close as we’ve seen the Flames play all year to playoff style hockey.
Lead by their captain Jarome Iginla Calgary played a much better San Jose team and after weathering the early storm, had good things going with their cycle. Although Sutter decided to dress only 11 forwards (a head scratcher that later bit him in the ass), it seems giving the captain even more ice-time fired him up.
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January 14, 2012 at 11:21 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Flames 1 – Kings 4
From top to bottom the Calgary Flames were thouroughly manhandled and embarassed. Sure, this wasn’t a 9-0 blowout, but if you needed any more confirmation that the Flames will not–no–CANNOT make the playoffs, this game was a testament. This team is terrible. THe players didn’t show up–yet again. They were outhit, had no heart, no effort, and when given glorious scoring chances either shot wide or right into a hot goalie in Jon Quick.
Yes Flames fans, the stars were aligned for the Flames to use this game agains the Kings to propel a playoff run. There were story lines galore. Instead they stunk out the damn joint and left fans with yet another head scratcher.
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January 12, 2012 at 11:48 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Calgary 1 – Anaheim 0 (OT)
YOu had the sense this game was going to go down much like previous games against sub .500 teams. Calgary just can’t beat basement dweller hockey clubs (of which they are one). Lately the problem has been sustained offence, only 18 shots in this game and 10 going into the third period.
But Calgary weathered the storm, Kiprusoff came up big, and the Flames snuck two points in what was for the most part a boring and tentative game. The fireworks actually came off-ice in a blockbuster trade.
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January 10, 2012 at 11:43 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Calgary came out and scored a quick 4 goals chasing starting goalie Martin Brodeur. IN true Flames fashion reminiscent of the Ottawa game last week, they had extended periods where they turned off the pressure to give NJ life.
Thankfully the top line was just that, #1. In games they don’t perform expect the Flames to lose. Tonight they showed up in true fashion, and along with some help from the defencemen, managed to find the net six times.
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January 8, 2012 at 1:11 am - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Calgary 3 – Minnesota 1
In 20 years the story will be top shelf breakaway in overtime. In reality Jarome Iginla’s 500th goal was careened off of two skates and in. Luckily after scoring 500 he wont be remembered for this particular goal, but all of the memories from goals prior. The face of the franchise (rumored to be on the trading block after his 500 goals, I think those are false) delighted the home town crowd with his 3rd period marker that eventually stood up as the game winner.
THe Flames were coming off of their 9-0 beatdown in Beantown with 8 regulars out of the lineup. Nobody really had the Flames pegged to win tonight’s game; most have written off the entire season. Neither are bad predictions; and one is definitely untrue.
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January 5, 2012 at 7:18 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
I shut this one off mid-way through the second. I can, however, tell the Flames to stay in Boston, you’re not wanted back home. Coach Sutter knew before the game even started that the team wasn’t ready. What can you do with a bunch of overpaid players who don’t want to even work hard in practice? The preparation carried over immediately in to the game when the Flames were shown what it’s like to play against an elite NHL club. Calgary looked like little boys playing with grown men.
Every single component of Boston’s game is superior. Goaltending, scoring, skill, speed, size, grit, energy, discipline, work ethic. The only thing different is SALARY. Boston sits about middle of the pack whereas Calgary is 5th.
Time for Wholesale Changes
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January 3, 2012 at 8:15 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Rene Bourque Dragging Team Down
**Upcoming rant on Bourque, don’t read if you think he’s a great hockey player.**
The Calgary Flames are spiraling downward at a pace that will put the season hopes out of reach by next week. Their inability to even generate shots on goal (paltry 19 tonight) make their play frustrating to watch, but even worse when it comes to generating much needed wins.
Leading the pack in pathetic play is none other than ice cold REne Bourque. I along with other thought that Kelly Hurdeys national call-out of Bourques play was a bit out of line, but given his recent play Bourque could use another reminder. He’s single handedly draggin the team down coasting on every shift, never passing the puck, and taking stupid penalties for no reason that end up hurting the team.
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January 1, 2012 at 6:39 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
The final score does not reflect how badly the Flames were outplayed. We’re used to a 1-0 game between these two teams, but a rare night of average goaltending by Kiprusoff put the Predators ahead. After scoring the first goal early Calgary was consistently outworked and outchanced until the game was out of reach.
It just wouldn’t be Flames hockey if 1/3 of the team didn’t show up.
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December 30, 2011 at 11:21 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
The Calgary Flames gave up more points against another team they should’ve handedly beat. Going up 3-0 in the first period the Flames took the foot off the gas for 45 minutes and ended up losing in overtime. Leland Irving started his third game up from the AHL and at times showed displays of brilliance, and some rookie mistakes. He was scrambly in tight around the crease but in no means was the cause of this loss.
The team as a whole thought they had it in the bag after the first period and were throughly dominated for the remaining two periods. This type of lazy play ‘a la Rene Bourque’ won’t get them any closer to the playoffs. Playing against sub .500 teams should be 2 points without question. Calgary gives up too many games against these kinds of teams.
Secondary Scoring Woes Mount
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December 29, 2011 at 10:36 pm - By: Ro · Filed under Post Game
Calgary has a knack–for losing. They beat up the best teams in the league and struggle against the worse. They’ve played Columbus three times and have lost twice; the only win coming in a shoot-out.
Tonight they faced a beatable Islanders but instead of putting NY on the ropes they were beaten in every facet of the game. Big fail Flames, a huge step backwards that continues to leave fans scratching their heads raw.
No time to sulk, OTtawa tomorrow.