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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I’m not sure we actually disagree here. My point is that you would have expected all the things I listed would have had a positive impact on the standings. The fact that it hasn’t isn’t necessarily an indictment on GG, but on how the roster is built. Or a combination of factors.
But it’s also a little like whack a mole. I could see the Flames address secondary scoring in the offseason. But a whole lot of the things I listed could regress.
But honestly, better goaltending alone should be having more of an impact on results, shouldn’t it? I know I would have thought so coming into the season.
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But hasn't it had an impact on the standings?
After 47 games last year the Flames were 16th in the league in points and after 47 games this year they are 13th in the league in points.
Last year after 47 games the Flames were 4th in the Pacific.
This year after 47 games the Flames are 3rd in the Pacific.
The flames have 5 more points at this point compared to last year, except the West has gotten better and also added Vegas, one of the best teams in the league this year.
The team has improved but the league and especially the west, is more competitive.