The other big take away from this game is the growth of Baertschi's game in an NHL player. He has improved immensely over the past three games now and looks nothing like the player of last season or at the end of two seasons ago. Frankly, last year he didn't look like an NHL player, he looked small, easily handled, and over his head.
In the past three games he's looked like he's finally clicking with the size and speed of the game. He's making astute NHL plays even away from the puck. He's chipping the puck forward, he's making space for the puck carrier, he's starting to be the right places instead of beign a step behind the play. All of this is very good news for Flames fans.
I have to say that after his terrible camp I was worried about him. Not anymore, he's going to have a long career in league as a top six forward.
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