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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
We ridiculed Oilers fans for blaming goaltending for their woes for years. Flames fans could see the Oilers issues were deeper than goaltending so why are Flames fans so willing to overlook a team issue and blame their issues on goaltending alone?
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I don't necessarily disagree, but you could tell how much more confident the team played last season when they had some trust in the goalies.
Yes, the team as a whole is not playing well, and this includes our top blueliners. However, what is the REASON they aren't playing as well as last season? My guess is there are multiple factors, but I tend to agree with Bingo and others that poor goaltending has led to poor team play.
I firmly believe if the Flames started this season out with, let's say, Ben Bishop as the starter, and Ramo as a very solid backup, the club would be in a playoff spot right now. I believe the team in front of the goalie would have been playing a lot more confident knowing they have a capable net minder behind them.