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Originally Posted by SportsJunky
I am always impressed with how the topic of the article is really just a ruse to write another Leafs article in disguise.
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Mirtle is a beat reporter for the Leafs. It stands to reason that he is going to work Toronto into a story as much as it does Sportak or Cruickshank often will the Flames. Comes from being familiar with the home team.
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Originally Posted by Bingo
I don't have a problem with what he's saying.
But I think two things are true ... 1) the Flames start can't last, they're not an elite power and a cup threat 2) They are better than eastern media is giving them credit for
We all go to games. This isn't a team with zero possession.
Really intrigued to see what happens in the next two games though.
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Agreed, but I wouldn't put Mirtle in the group of "eastern media" the way you are implying. He generally has a much better grip on the overall picture than most guys out east (especially since he comes from Kelowna.)
The truth is, the way the Flames have played for much of the season does indicate it is unsustainable. The question, all things being equal, is whether they fall off a cliff like Toronto did, or if they manage to outperform expectations for the entire season and get into the playoffs.
But recent games have seen the Flames turn their possession game around. Calgary was ahead of Ottawa all night until that late five-on-three followed by Ottawa's desperation push. Likewise, we controlled the game against the Coyotes. Do that more often, and the narrative begins to change.