The Flames have been on a good fortune roll of late, so I'm excited to see that continue.
We've seen Klimchuk and Poirier both improve, Monahan make the team and score 20, Bennett ends up a Flame, and I think most importantly the team has gone from a complete restart to suddenly having three core players already in Backlund, Brodie and Giordano having such solid seasons.
Curious as to what will happen this year, and happy that there are so many different sources for pleasant surprises again this year.
Bennett is unlikely but a fun September variable
Granlund vs Reinhart is an interesting debate.
Gaudreau vs the world and his size
Ortio in camp with his own goaltending coach
Will the work ethic continue under Giordano? Means so much to a developing franchise, and the key ingredient to moving quickly up the standings
Super interested in Monahan this year and the sophomore thing, he seemed to score 20 with mirrors last year, but then got such positive comments from teammates and the coaching staff. Curious to see more Francis/Brind'amour
And I'm going the other way with the change to the draft lottery ... I'd like to see the Flames surprise and be in the playoff discussion, then slide through injuries and trades at the deadline, finish 7th worst and win the lottery.
Outside of Calgary, really looking forward to seeing the Canucks spin their wheels
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