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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
Flames were expected to be bottom 2, not 5. Secondly, the mood on the team is upbeat, which is hard when you're learning, yet the competitive spirit is still there. I don't think he's Jack Adams worthy strictly due to standings, but I can poke holes in most of your top 20 compared to Hartley. Like how does Bylsma get a pass for what he's done with the roster he's been given?
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I had them at 28th to start the season ahead of Buffalo and Flordia. Others had them lower/higher. I think the bottom 5 right now seem to be grouped in a fairly similar spot so it isn't like he has them much higher (if at all) from what most thought. The team is right in the mix of worst teams so not really below or above where people thought they would be.
As for Byslma his team is the top team in the East what more does he need to do for his team? And that is with Malkin missing 10 games and Letang being out for awhile.