It's probably not a bad thing that the Flames start the season with no back to backs until February and a six day break after Monday. Gives them time to get a rhythm going and get a few more practices in with the shortened preseason, as well as tweak what's working and what's not after the first few games. Bodes well for a strong start.
In contrast, the Oilers, Jets and Sens have two back to backs in January, the Leafs and Candiens each have one, and the Canucks have three (and then another on Feb 1-2). The Flames do have a bunch more later on, but I think a good start to the season is going to be far more important this year with the shortened camp and 56 game schedule... and it's usually pretty important.
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