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nieuwy-89 · 05-06-2021, 04:56 PM

Just can't stop thinking about what a wasted season this was.

core players healthy (except Markstrom for a short stint)
Spending to the cap with key players on affordable contracts
The "lessons" of the last two playoff losses fresh in mind
Playing in a weak division

I was very optimistic when Sutter was hired that he would turn things around, they would squeak into the playoffs, and even win a round or two. The post-Sutter record says a lot about how this team is constructed and its ability to compete.

I hate the idea of a rebuild. They are messy. They often don't work (see Sabres, pre-McDavid Oilers). I don't think Calgary has the economy or hard-core fan support to financially weather an empty building for 3-4 years.

But I don't know what option the Flames have. The evidence is there - this core is done. Something is broken in that room. Bennett's break-out is evidence enough.

At this point, I hope the Flames do the following:

Shelve Markstrom, Gio, Monahan, and any players nursing injuries, for the remainder of the season.
Call up the kids and inject some life into the lineup. Give us a reason to watch the games.

After the season, I don't know what the answer is. But changes are needed and they need to be significant.

05-06-2021, 04:56 PM	#3145
nieuwy-89 First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Iggy-ville Exp:	Just can't stop thinking about what a wasted season this was. core players healthy (except Markstrom for a short stint) Spending to the cap with key players on affordable contracts The "lessons" of the last two playoff losses fresh in mind Playing in a weak division I was very optimistic when Sutter was hired that he would turn things around, they would squeak into the playoffs, and even win a round or two. The post-Sutter record says a lot about how this team is constructed and its ability to compete. I hate the idea of a rebuild. They are messy. They often don't work (see Sabres, pre-McDavid Oilers). I don't think Calgary has the economy or hard-core fan support to financially weather an empty building for 3-4 years. But I don't know what option the Flames have. The evidence is there - this core is done. Something is broken in that room. Bennett's break-out is evidence enough. At this point, I hope the Flames do the following: Shelve Markstrom, Gio, Monahan, and any players nursing injuries, for the remainder of the season. Call up the kids and inject some life into the lineup. Give us a reason to watch the games. After the season, I don't know what the answer is. But changes are needed and they need to be significant.