Feeling a bit pessimistic.
I hate this world cup of hockey. Having players going 110% prior to camp makes me think we'll see some pretty big name injuries early this year. Can the flames come out unscathed?
New coach, new systems, new principles. New isn't always better, but then could the flames really be any worse than they were defensively for the better part of last year?
I'm definitely stoked to see the new goaltending this season as o just don't think it could be any worse than last year.
The best part of the rebuild has been seeing the kids expected, but also the unexpected, come in and make an impact. From Monahan and gaudreau, to Jooris , Bouma. These prospect rankings of the summer are always fun but are there really any gems there that can come in and make their mark in camp and stick in the lineup. Can Bennet step into a #2 center role this year? What is ferlands fit at the nhl level? Does Tkachuk make it past camp, game #9? Can wotherspoon finally grab a top 7 spot at the nhl level? Where do klimchuk and poirier fit in, or do they?
Lots of question marks. What the playoff season ftom 2 years ago showed is that for a bubble team, so many things have to go right for things to click and the result being a winning season. I still see the team as a bubble team, curious too see ho the above questions pan out.
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