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TheScorpion · 02-18-2016, 11:58 PM

No, it's because the Flames' system doesn't work as well against certain teams.

The Flames have played terribly this year and others against the following teams: Anaheim; St. Louis; Arizona; Los Angeles. You'll notice that all four of these teams are in the Western Conference - three are actually divisional rivals - but that matters not. All of these teams are big. Big big big. They're also moderately fast - not as so in LA's case, but still. The Flames' largely puck-possession based system a) isn't very good, and b) doesn't really work against big teams (or any teams in general).

However, teams like Dallas are skilled and small. So's Edmonton. The Flames crush these teams consistently.

02-18-2016, 11:58 PM	#2
TheScorpion First round-bust Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: speculating about AHL players Exp:	No, it's because the Flames' system doesn't work as well against certain teams. The Flames have played terribly this year and others against the following teams: Anaheim; St. Louis; Arizona; Los Angeles. You'll notice that all four of these teams are in the Western Conference - three are actually divisional rivals - but that matters not. All of these teams are big. Big big big. They're also moderately fast - not as so in LA's case, but still. The Flames' largely puck-possession based system a) isn't very good, and b) doesn't really work against big teams (or any teams in general). However, teams like Dallas are skilled and small. So's Edmonton. The Flames crush these teams consistently. __________________ Need a great deal on a new or pre-owned car? Come see me at Platinum Mitsubishi — 2720 Barlow Trail NE