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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
So much wishful thinking in this thread regarding the Ducks. The Flames have lost 25 straight games in Anaheim and have looked terrible in every one, and they were terrible against the Ducks 2 years ago in the playoffs. The Flames just don't have the size or mental toughness to deal with them, another series against them will just be another embarrassment. At least with Chicago we won't have to worry about guys taking runs at Giordano, or watching smug interviews with Kesler and Bieska
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Running away from the most challenging situation is not championship mentality. In order for the Flames to advance to an elite level they have to overcome teams that own them.
If they do get blown away by the Ducks again -- at least they'll know what they need to address in the offseason.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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