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Statistically, It's Not Even Close
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That implies a comparison with other teams, which you obviously didn't do. I guarantee no team has 32 goals ("quadrupling" our 8 goals) from their bottom 6. And there are a number of teams right where we are. Removing the top 6 scoring forwards, here's how many goals some other teams have from their remaining forwards:
Boston: 8
Pittsburgh: 8
Los Angeles: 9
St.Louis: 9
Montreal: 10
Philadelphia: 10
Tampa Bay: 11
So I guess Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, St. Louis, and Tampa Bay also shouldn't be contenders or expected to go deep in the playoffs. I'm sure if you explain away half of their goals as well, they'll look even worse.
Sure, our bottom-6 hasn't produced a ton of goals, but I think the 3rd line in particular is being excessively criticized. Pop quiz: which Flames line is scoring the most relative to their ice time?
- A) Gaudreau-Monahan-Ferland
- B) Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik
- C) Bennett-Jankowski-Jagr
Our bottom 6 is a problem, no doubt. But the hyperbole around them is a bit excessive. The 4th line sucks, but the 3rd line is showing positive signs despite being snakebitten.