Currently looking like it will be 16-4 at the quarter pole, which translates to ~64-16 (It makes sense to plan to the ~80 game mark because you just do whatever makes sense for those last 2). This is particularly concerning because the Flames have played 2 more games than every other team in the league so far, ergo they've probably already played their most dense stretch, where it should be the easiest to talk yourself into starting the backup.
57 is the magic number. Only 2 teams have won the cup in the cap era exceeding that number for their starter - Quick (68 in ’13), Fleury (61 in ’09).
To get there, each quarter needs to be 13-7 going forward. If this team can't generate points with Talbot in net in the reg season, it's a sure sign they can't contend in the playoffs. So be it.
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