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Originally Posted by Savvy27
The Flames have done really well against pretty much everyone in the league and that is with a horrendous schedule. The Flames as a team are very well positioned to make a run. They have a multiple cup winning coach, elite 1st line, they are one of the best defensive teams in the league, and they need a scorer on the right wing. It's a perfect fit.
Maybe the Flames could sell Giroux on being Sutter's new Gaborik. Add some much needed secondary scoring to a defensive powerhouse. Look at how the Flames control play... they aren't a fluke. This team is for real and I think people around the league know it.
Corsi: 2nd
Shots For%: 3rd
Expected Goals For%: 2nd
Scoring Chances For%: 1st
Shooting % on Scoring Chances: 25th
Goal Differential: 6th
Here are the Flames numbers against the top 10 in the NHL by Pts%:
Team / H2H Record / GF-GA
Colorado (0-0-0) 0-0
Carolina (0-1-1) 4-8
Florida (1-1-0) 7-7
*Toronto (0-0-1) 1-2
*Tampa (0-1-0) 1-4
Minnesota (0-0-0) 0-0
NY Rangers (2-0-0) 11-1
Pittsburgh (2-0-0) 6-1
Nashville (0-0-0) 0-0
St. Louis (1-1-0) 8-6
*Only home games remaining versus Toronto and Tampa Bay
Overall Record: 6-4-2
5 Home games 7 Road Games
GF 38 - GA 29
Also for Giroux, he is not a realistic option for the Avs or Lightning imo. According to Cap Friendly they are currently over the salary ceiling and are actually losing the little cap space they have as we approach the trade deadline. So to fit Giroux's 8M they need to move out salary in the trade, which seems risky to do to a first place team or back to back cup Champs, and they probably need to pay the Flyers and possibly a third team to retain salary.
Meanwhile, the Flames are projected to have $5.56M at the deadline and could do it with just the Flyers retaining salary.
Probably won't happen, but if it doesn't because Giroux is trying to pick a better spot then I think he'd be a fool.
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Great post, Thanks.
Another point is that these players are competitive and they want to be the guy that makes it happen, not just an extra along for the ride. The opportunity to play a key role is a powerful motivator.