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Originally Posted by flamesfever
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Why do you think the defense and goalies are suddenly playing much poorer this year? There has to be some "logical explanation". I don't believe you can chalk it up to higher expectation or lack of Lady Luck. And it's difficult to conceive that the players natural playing ability has suddenly disappeared.
IMO it's an overall confidence, chemistry thing caused by a number of changes to the team, however subtle and minor in nature.
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Because they are below average goalies so when things aren't going right for them it is going to look bad.
Couple that in with a defensive group that is playing bad across the board or more likely not playing above their heads like last year and it is a recipe for success.
It is clear you love Byron but teams have lost guys light years more important than him and been fine. You trying to shoe horn him missing from this team is embarrassing. The team is better with him not here.
Likewise there have been countless big deals signed by young guys that teams have been fine with.
Last year Calgary had an inordinate amount of guys have career years and this year they have a bunch having below average years.