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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Flames are on pace to go 1-7-2 in their first 10 games. At this point 4-6 is a pipe dream and best case scenario. I know people like to be overly optimistic but look at the standings already. After playing only 3 games the Flames are already 7 points behind the conference leader. It takes weeks to move up in the standings and make ground as even if the Flames put together some wins the rest of the conference will be accumulating wins as well. There's simply not enough time in this shortended season to fall behind early.
It sounds crazy but Saturday's game is critical for this franchise. A loss to their provincial rivals would mean 1 out of a possible 8 points in their first 4 games. This team isn't good enough to make up that type of deficit and don't expect a 3rd line winger from Detroit or guy fresh off the boat from Europe to change the plight of this team.
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A ricardodw-esque attempt at statistical analysis there