There was that article that cited a handful of teams and indicated that the average duration prior to stabilizing and taking off was 18 games. That is our current working excuse.
So far we have enjoyed the excuses:
- Johnny and Monny missed training camp (which expired a few games in to the season)
- they had so many games that they just didn't have enough scheduled practises (that is now expired with the 4 days off last week and also this 3 days)
- now we are on the one where it takes about 18 games before things stabilize
Some people preach patience. The next 10-12 games are where we see if it is patience or just hope.
Last year don't forget the 7 game win streak to start December.
So I think it's too early to panic but not too early to throw out the excuses and start the clock on the Flames being judged based on their results
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