I think the team has lacked the passion they had last year. The never give up, always outwork the opponent mentality is not with the team anymore. The Flames got bounces last year but they created those bounces with hard work. This year the expectations went from lottery team in 2015 to playoff bound in 2016. They didn't have an is against the world mentality. I feel at times this year they have looked their worst since the rebuild began nearly 3 seasons ago.
Treliving kept last years team together and added 2 big pieces in the summer bthe reault is a team that has yet to get 2 games over .500 all year. I hope Treliving sends a message and ships out a few bodies by the 29th and the core of this team bounces back strong in 16/17 (not saying guys like Gio, Brodie, Johnny, Monahan have been bad either)
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