perronist
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- Dec 8, 2008
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They're finally playing up to their potential, and this is the best the Flames have played in decades, but there's a lot of season left. To contend, they need to stay healthy, have what's working continue to work, and have their snakebit players like Neal, Ryan, and Bennett start to hit the scoresheet more often. Any semblance of league average goaltending from Smith wouldn't hurt either. They also need to improve their defensive consistency.
After watching the flames for years and years, I'd say they usually don't live up to the promise, but this group seems unusually resilient and confident so far. Their team spirit seems to have improved quite a bit from the gulutzan years. I'd still hold off on calling them contenders, they just have a lot more to prove before that label. I've definitely enjoyed the ride so far, really hope they can continue to roll for the rest of the way and win at least a round or 2 in the playoffs
After watching the flames for years and years, I'd say they usually don't live up to the promise, but this group seems unusually resilient and confident so far. Their team spirit seems to have improved quite a bit from the gulutzan years. I'd still hold off on calling them contenders, they just have a lot more to prove before that label. I've definitely enjoyed the ride so far, really hope they can continue to roll for the rest of the way and win at least a round or 2 in the playoffs