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Originally Posted by Oil Stain
I find that pretty hard to believe. Pro athletes take the game very seriously these days and I bet 95% of NHL hockey players are in top physical condition year round.
I think if you compare fitness numbers from team to team, they are pretty even throughout the league.
The Flames were crazy high in their shooting percentages last year. I think their additions will help but I still am expecting them to slide back from where they finished last year.
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There's a difference between fitness levels as measured by testing, and being in game shape as a unit. The fitness levels are gained in the off season with training regimens that, as you said, almost all NHLers will take part of. But the game shape is gained in practices, and those differ from team-to-team.