18th in GF
18th in GA
7th worst goal differential
That's not a playoff team, even if the standings say otherwise.
The one thing that reassures me about this season is that Treliving is not going to go out and acquire short term assets. If he does end up making a move, at least it will be with a long-term outlook. Well, it has been his M.O. from the start, so I hope it lasts.
At this point, you simply have to change the coach up. You have to do something. Flames still can't really start selling - they are still in the playoffs. You can make an argument that they maybe should sell some players, but no team really makes drastic moves shipping out roster players for picks/prospects while in a playoff spot. Check-in next week though!
One of the bright spots was Lucic in this game. He was noticeable for a while, made solid plays, played physical... That's how he needs to play to be effective. Good on him for playing that way, and also good on him for not killing Goodrow, especially when Goodrow went down.
Rest of the team... meh.
Hopefully Giordano isn't out for an extended time, or the Flames may really end up being sellers.
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