We are in a slump, which is not good but it gives the team some adversity.
Would you guys say that this would be a good time to make a move? This changes things up a bit.
Remember those Caps teams that would walk into the playoffs after having their 105+ point seasons (some 120+) and get bounced in the second round of the playoffs once games started getting harder?
Teams need some adversity. Right now everything Calgary does seems to go into their own net. They'll create these major chances only to have the goalie make some unbelievable stops; then they'll come back the other way and a little screen in front of the net will find the back of ours. Just the way it goes. The boys need to dig in; and re-motivate themselves. Don't look for outside help at this time, look for some consistent play.
The big thing for me, is to stop shooting themselves in the foot. These little bump-back turn overs that happen 4-5 times a game in our own zone need to stop. Make the smart play and just get it outside the zone. Making the easy/simple play is sometimes the best thing. I can think of at least 3 goals from the past few games that were a result of a 'cute' play in our own zone.
It's worth noting that Tampa is the best team in the league, and very much the cup favourite. That scoring ability, depth, grit, goaltending... it's unmatched in the NHL. Flames should look at them as the model of how to continue to improve. Remember, the Lightning were tinkering for a few years before they found this ridiculous combo.