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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
I guess I think it's just unrealistic and thus not expected that a guy will go out and kill himself to prove his 'leadership' value on a team going nowhere. He definitely hasn't displayed much of a hatred for losing but then again, who really has? Maybe it's hard to get so angry at losing when you're doing so much of it? Maybe it's a wasted exercise to get that worked up when things are going wrong and to stick with it knowing you're in year 1 of a 4 year deal?
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I'm quoting this piece, but I'm not trying to single you out here; there seems to be plenty of this sentiment. But I'm honestly a little confused.
These past few games have been rough no doubt.
But last year at the All-Star break the Flames were 21-24-3. Good for 45 points in 48 games (or a 46.87% win ratio).
This year at the All-Star break they're 25-24-3. Good for 53 points in 52 games (or a 50.96% win ratio).
That's an improvement. Furthermore, we're still currently in a playoff spot. It's no guarantee we'll make the playoffs, but it's still a legitimate possibility.
I'm certainly not ready to write this team off yet and proclaim that they're going no where.