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Originally Posted by djsFlames
I look at Vegas as a consistent model of this era. Quick transition, aggressive forecheck and rolls four lines. The Flames are clearly trying to emulate that, they just need more consistent energy in their game from period to period and a better fourth line.
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Well said.
I'll add that the fourth line may come around; there's enough talent on the roster even as currently constructed.
I note that except for Lucic (who is a notorious slow starter) and Bennett, the real disappointments at forward have all been the new guys added to the team: Leivo, Simon, Nordstrom. It shouldn't surprise anyone that three guys who don't know the team or the system, and had a short training camp and zero exhibition games to acclimatize themselves, are ineffective out of the gate.
I don't expect much from Nordstrom based on his record, but I believe Leivo and Simon will come around if given a bit of runway. It's a pity that providing that runway is costing the team points, but every team in the league is in the same boat. Not an easy year for working new players into the lineup, unless they just click right away (like Nestorov seems to be doing).