I remember the pre-Kiprusoff era of the Flames, the vast amount of time between Vernon and Kiprusoff where the Flames just couldn't buy a goalie. This season is eerily reminiscent of those dark days, when you didn't know who would be in net from one game to the next and you sure as hell couldn't rely on solid goaltending to get you through. A goalie can make or break a season, it can make or break team confidence, it can oust a Jack Adams trophy winner.
I know when my interest in the Flames season is waning when I switch from television broadcasts to radio. Going from actively watching to passively listening, I'm pretty much mirroring the product.
The Colorado Avalanche are still struggling after their unlikely season. If they're truly an archetype for the Flames, then next season won't be much better.
As for what Treliving could do to spark my interest? Pretty much anything at this point. This is his first real test.
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