I am very hopeful that the bottom 6 is key in tjenplayoffs for the Flames. Versteeg-Bennett-Brouwer is a line that potentially will be able to put the puck in the net and 2/3 of that line can play very physical. My hopeful 4th line for the playoffs is Hathaway-Stajan-Lazar which I also think will mix things up and provide great energy.
I think that is where Treliving has really set the Flames up well in all positions. It took a while but up front the Flames have a very legit top 6. Ferland has fit in great with our star duo and the 3M line has been great since being put together. With that bottom 6 I think Calgary would have the advantage against either Edmonton or Anaheim when it comes to depth.
On the blueline the Flames top 3 is among the best in the league. They have a legit top pairing and an excellent number 3. Stone is a very serviceable number 4. Engellend is a solid bottom pairing tough guy. Bartkowski is better than Wideman but both are fringe Dmen.
Even in net if Elliott falters I like having the Chad as a backup.
This team is deep and can do some damage. They are showing when they get high end goaltending and their top line plays to potential they are an elite team. 15-2-1 record over the past 18 proves that
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