I think they are better than last year as well. At least when they lose its still an entertaining game and you can see signs of life on offense this year. If I still lived in Calgary I don't think I would feel bad going to some of the games that they have lost.
I really do think ####ty goal-tending and injuries has been the difference in a couple of the games. I think Hiller lvl goal-tending, Bart, Backlund and a blue chip prospect from this yrs draft and they could actually be a 6-8th seed team. I don't think from what I have seen that they need to blow it up. I legitimately think they could have an off season with Fa signings like this last one and be competitive next year if they get average goal tending. I think they are better than Nash, Detroit, Phx, Colu, Min, Col, Edm with decent goal-tending. I think the bottom of our conference is actually pretty weak and there is no reason the Flames can't be a playoff team.
I know everyone thinks its crazy but if this team had Lou (crazy I know) in net and would of signed Hannan ( looks good in Nash) for 1 mill they are sitting comfortably in 7 or 8th place easy.
Last edited by Psytic; 02-17-2013 at 12:49 AM.
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