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Mike F · 04-12-2015, 01:30 AM

Amongst the reasons this could be a good matchup for the Flames is the fact that they'll be facing a team as inept at faceoffs as they are.

Canucks top guys, in terms of draws taken, are further under 50% than Calgary's top guys.

I'm sure Canucks fans will throw Horvat out as a guy who is increasingly relied on, but even his numbers aren't much better than Calgary's most reliable faceoff takers.

04-12-2015, 01:30 AM	#422
Mike F Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Djibouti Exp:	Amongst the reasons this could be a good matchup for the Flames is the fact that they'll be facing a team as inept at faceoffs as they are. Canucks top guys, in terms of draws taken, are further under 50% than Calgary's top guys. I'm sure Canucks fans will throw Horvat out as a guy who is increasingly relied on, but even his numbers aren't much better than Calgary's most reliable faceoff takers.