Frustrating thing is that when I look at this team on paper, they look good. Even really good. Lots of players in their prime or young players on the cusp of becoming really good. Three solid D pairings, and three solid forward lines...Backlund Bennett and Mangiapane as a third line is the best third line we've had in years (or at least should be).
Maybe I'm just an optimist but I think this team will turn it around and when they hit their stride, look out. It will be nice to get Dube back and then everyone will slot a little better. Let's see what happens.
Starting Feb 11 the Flames go on a nice little run playing 12 of their next 14 games against Vancouver, Edmonton, and Ottawa. That's an awesome chance to get their mojo going again.
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