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bluck · 06-27-2017, 05:41 PM

With the loss of Engelland and as the roster currently sits, is this team tough enough to compete in the Western Conference? I know they will win games and will most likely secure a playoff spot. However we know in the playoffs you have to have that physical element that can not only muck it up when needed but also play and contribute.

I look the Ducks and Oilers with the likes of Lucic, Maroon, and Kassian and all three not only add that physical element but can also play.

When I asses the Flames roster, I only see Ferland who honestly didn't show a lot of what he his physically capable of last year. I see a big gap here. Do you think Brad Treliving works to focus and improve this before the season starts?

06-27-2017, 05:41 PM	#1
bluck First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver :( Exp:	Is this team "tough" enough to compete next year? With the loss of Engelland and as the roster currently sits, is this team tough enough to compete in the Western Conference? I know they will win games and will most likely secure a playoff spot. However we know in the playoffs you have to have that physical element that can not only muck it up when needed but also play and contribute. I look the Ducks and Oilers with the likes of Lucic, Maroon, and Kassian and all three not only add that physical element but can also play. When I asses the Flames roster, I only see Ferland who honestly didn't show a lot of what he his physically capable of last year. I see a big gap here. Do you think Brad Treliving works to focus and improve this before the season starts?