I think Keenan's stint with the Flames was a de-clawed version. I think being drummed out of the league for several years before joining the Flames softened Keenan up considerably and discipline suffered as a result. I remember that photo circulating around that time of Kipper, Dion and I forget who else drinking and smoking at a bar somewhere and the fans reaction. The Keenan version of the Flames was a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of play, they went into games with seemingly the only strategy being that the Flames would just outscore the opposition. Can't really say defensive play was a priority with that group. And the fans put up with it because the 2006 edition of the Flames, which was arguably the tightest defensive performance the Flames have ever had didn't pan out either. Considering Sutter and Keenan's reputations, it's amazing what the team got away with at that time. I remember that game in the regular season when the Flames went up 5-0 against the Blackhawks and lost 6-5. It wasn't until that ten game losing streak that it all came crashing down.
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