Mathematically the Flames are still in the hunt for the playoffs. Realistically they have to win ALL of their games for the rest of the season to have a chance. FAT chance. When you can BARELY get 20 shots on goal against the third worst team in the NHL you have ZERO Business being in the playoffs. We should have known this team was a goner in January, but we held hope…..only to be let down.
The night marked Eric Nystrom’s visit to NY, the same place his dad’s a hero. Nystrom did his part having a two point night. The ‘top line’, whoever they are, were full of lazy players (Bourque is either coasting or injured because his play is atrocious). Top line went -2.
This all spells INABILITY to prepare for game and a simply lack of heart. Good job Flames, you’re done and made this city a laughing stock in hockey. (But at least Edmonton’s worse).
I would have anticipated a better performance by the Flames last night considering that the Islanders had been shut out by the New York Rangers just the day before. It was also disappointing their failure to score on the four minute powerplay or during any of the man advantages.
I am not sure what the reasoning is behind their lack of performance, but it is a pity to see their inability to perform against any of the weaker teams, Barry. With one in and one out tactic it is highly unlikely that they will make it to the playoffs and that’s unfortunate for the die hard fans who have been waiting patiently since the 2004-5 setback.
Letting bygones be bygones, it was awesome to see Nystrom’s performance last night along with Dawes great scoring ability.
To the Flames – fans would have loved to see you rise high!!!