What happened to Stempniak was disgusting and after watching the Flames religiously for the last 29 years, soft Flames hockey is the most disgusting thing in the world. I can't help but feel that Hartley is preaching discipline to his team which means no physical pushback when crap like that happens. Disgusting.
However TBH I take great solace in the fact that Burke will not allow this to continue. I guarantee he was just as disgusted with what happened as we all are. Knowing Burke and how he turned both Toronto and Anaheim into big bruising teams, I know the Flames will follow suit one day. He will eventually make his mark on this team, and it will be a good thing.
Patience people. Nights like last night suck balls, but one day the Flames will be the big nasty team who punishes anyone who steps out of line. But we're not that team today. Not even close. And for it to happen from an even softer team in EDM makes me sick.
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