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Originally Posted by Bingo
Actually last year they didn't.
Backlund and Frolik especially, but probably to some extent Tkachuk at even strength were all shot attempts and pressure with no results. They were primarily the reason the Flames missed the playoffs last year in my opinion.
They played well, but they didn't finish, and with the drop off in talent on lines three and four the top line couldn't get them there on their own.
Is that blip and the whole line bounces back this year? That's a decent assumption, but they had better watch that closely if they reunite them to start the year.
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I think it was a blip on the radar. IMO your top defensive zone start line can't also be your second best scoring line. I think we have more options this year and that will free up that line a bit