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Originally Posted by Textcritic
The 5-10-1 start explains a lot about why the Flames are not better positioned, and with better numbers.
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It can't be understated how important a good start is to non-elite teams like the Flames. With the three point system in place and loser point it takes a lot of winning to overcome starting the first 1/4 of the season behind the 8-ball. I think you can let Gulutzan off the hook for the most part when it comes to this season's slow start because of the team adjusting to a news system, new goaltenders, and their best player missing pre-season. Next season however I'm really hoping the organization leaves no stone unturned trying to get the team ready to go out of the gates as there are some players on this team that are historically slow starters and eventually you have to get that corrected.