Normally I’d start this off by saying “Happy Thursday Calgary Flames fans!” but I’d hate to start this off with a lie. Let’s check out some Flames news. Although, I’m sure you all already know the news.
Well, we already know what this is going to say. The Calgary Flames season is officially over. And it didn’t quite end in a fun and exciting way. It ended with the Flames getting swept in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks.
Boo. I hate the Ducks.
the anaheim ducks: *exist as a franchise in the nhl*
— Flame For Thought (@Flame_4_Thought) April 20, 2017
me: pic.twitter.com/RSDnRpZtaf
The Flames are the first team eliminated in the playoffs. And everyone’s a little down in the dumps today because of it.
Calgary Flames
Via Global News:
"“It’s a learning experience for all us in how fine the line is between winning and losing in the playoffs,” said Calgary captain Mark Giordano, whose team was swept in its best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final matchup. “Penalties, mistakes, all the little details. I felt every game there was a little minor detail that they were better than us in and it was the difference.”"
In the game, Brian Elliott was pulled out very early on after allowing a soft goal. His head was down mainly the entire time and he still had his helmet on. You’ve gotta feel for the guy. Everyone on Twitter was basically gunning for him to be gone after this season.
But let’s not forget he’s a BIG reason the Flames even made it to the playoffs. And he saved them in games 1 and 2. I know they didn’t win, but he’s the reason they even came close. And I know, he wasn’t there when they needed him most (game 4), but I think it’s a little unfair to put all the blame on him.
I'm sorry, but if you blame a series where CGY scored 9 goals total, 2 at 5on5, and 0 in the 3rd per., on Goaltending, I disagree v strongly
— Tomas (@Tomas_TDE) April 20, 2017
Some links surrounding the Flames to get you through this sad day (sorry, I’m dramatic, I know)
Anaheim Ducks douse Calgary Flames’ post-season in first-round sweep (Global News).
Statistically speaking: Flames burn out quickly (TSN).
The Brian Elliott era has to be over in Calgary after Flames get swept at home by Anaheim Ducks (The National Post).
Anaheim Ducks sweep Calgary Flames to advance to round 2 (Sportsnet).
Next: Flames fall to Ducks, swept out of first round
That’s all in this edition of Flames Daily! I’m going to go continue to cry now, thanks.