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Originally Posted by N-E-B
Yeah, I really don't understand all the outrage? This team is exactly where I thought they'd be this year. Possible playoff team that may or may not squeak in. Even if they make it this year they're not doing damage.
Some people need to lose the hysterics and get a grip on reality. Sure they might not be as exciting but they're definitely a better team. Let's let them continue to develop before whining about how this may or may not be a playoff team.
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They're a better team for sure, and yes it's hard to be super critical when they're still in the mix. It's helped that the Kings and Preds have been very meh, compared to expectations.
However, I don't see an identity at all, and that annoys me. The Flames are like a box of chocolates...
Giordano is my favorite, and he's been a rock defensively, but if Iggy faced criticism for a "country club" locker room, there should be questions about this guy too. Gulutzan doesn't talk to them after games, so I sure as hell hope Gio is doing something other than providing the same sound bytes to the Calgary Herald.
And on the topic of leadership, again I must question Brouwer. Did he even play last night? Chiasson (yes, that Chiasson) has been more impressive and tenacious. I notice him on the forecheck, along the boards, and often in scrums. He seems like he cares, most of the time. Brouwer cared the one time that meanie bumped him into the net.
Generally I don't get much joy or entertainment out of watching this season's Flames (I'm fascinated by many OOT games, however). I'm still hopeful for the playoffs, but disappointed at how often they've seemed to just give up.