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Originally Posted by BEANZ
Being a fan does not mean you have to be blind. I agree that this current team has not played a single game however the bulk of these players have been part of a pretty weak hockey team for several seasons. Of the latest additions I don't see any real game breakers, most of the new faces will be complimentary players at best.
My heart wants them to win more than anything, but my head suggests they will be average like previous additions.
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You can be realistic and still cheer though.
Yes a good portion of our roster was on a team that couldn't quite make the post season.
There are significant signs for optimism, however. A completely new coaching staff will bring a lot of changes, it is instructive to remember that the only years in the last 8 that the Flames missed the playoffs were the years that Brent Sutter was coach. Not saying it was his fault necessarily but a change in approach may be enough to get the team over the hump.
The Flames have also significantly increased the skill quotient in their lineup. Additions of Cervenka (when he can play), full season of Cammalleri, Hudler, Baertschi, and Wideman will help.
Either way, it doesn't bother me if fans are realistic/pessimistic but still cheer hard for the team and hope they win... but when it comes to hoping they lose to get a good draft pick, that's just not cool.