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Originally Posted by timbit
Three coaches and 3 seasons ago, the Flames put up their second best regular season in team history...2nd best in the NHL, led the Campbell Conference.
With the exception of Brodie and Smith...it is basically the same core. Yes, Gio has slipped some, age related. What is the excuse for the rest of the core?
Very disappointing season.
They’ve dropped off like an anchor.
Is it really coaching and management?
Most businesses/ corporations place the most accountability on their top paid people.
I guess guaranteed contracts leave accountability aside.
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I do think sometimes we under estimate the value of a star player and the impact they have on everyone. I truly believe a big reason for the slip is because Gio was really that good. His nearly ppg pace and great 2 way play elevated everyone on the team.
If we could just get a star and not give up anyone on our core and make the cap work I could see these guys returning to form. But that type of player isn’t available and if we did get one the cap won’t work without moving guys out. Then you have to factor in this team was short of being a contender with a Norris Gio. We need to draft a star and it’s the only solution. But I do think some of these guys are very good players and I wouldn’t be surprised if we traded some that we see more Sam Bennett scenarios play out and they excel elsewhere
That’s why I’m ok with Sam tearing it up as maybe other teams want in on this action and our guys could be the missing piece