Kypreos nailed the problem with this Flames team. They don't have each other's backs except for a few players.
Credit to Mike Smith for responding to Lucic's slash to Giordano and kudos to Tanner Glass for stepping up. But what about Giordano? What did he do besides look like he would rather be somewhere else? No one expects him to fight with Lucic but at least show some emotion and leadership. What about the other Flames players on the ice when Lucic was punching their goalie? There is no wolf pack mentality and there needs to be. That falls on the GM for the upcoming season.
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