Everything looks a lot better on a 3 game winning streak. The top players deserve the grades as they are carrying the team.
The grades of the bottom 6 / 2 likely would be down a notch or two when the Flames have a 2-3 game losing streak .
Are Anderssen and Valamki really superior NHL D-men as B would indicate. Are they close to be considered for the Calder? Kulak had very similar stats after 21 games last season. This year he has just been called up by the Canadiens.
Are Ryan and Frolik better than Stajan and Brouwer? All are/were below average NHL players.
The play of Czarnik has shown why he was not able to stick with the Bruins. He is a guy that seems to need skilled line mates to do well. He is just hanging on to his roster spot.... waivers and a one-way contract are what is keeping him on the Flames roster rather Magnipane or Rychel.
Who looks more like an NHLer Dube or Czarnik? If Dube is a C Czarnik is a D.
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