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Originally Posted by Textcritic
The good news in this is that the middling finish to October doesn’t hurt them. Last year the Flames were up against ridiculously good starts in the Pac Div. by LA, VGK and Vancouver. They were able to overcome only one of these, but even despite this were still right in the mix for a #2-3 playoff spot all the way through Feb when their goalie was injured. This year’s team looks better to me. I am not terribly worried about them being one point off the Division lead after 11 games.
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I agree that this doesn't hurt them but they could have helped themselves with a good start. With a handful of new players and new coaching staff not unexpected that they may still be adjusting but they need to shake this funk going into November.