I think the Flames lost to Colorado mostly because speed and intensity (which I think are related to each other).
Like others have said, size doesn't appear to have much to do with it. Lindholm, Ryan and Bennett were some of the forwards to seemed to player better than others. They aren't overly large.
Development is extremely important. The Flames have a long track record of successfully developing these types of players.
Sometimes it's smart to stick with what you're good at.
It's worked out pretty well for the Predators. They trade away a defenseman almost every year and barely even notice.
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