Not any NHL team has the offensive firepower or superstars , that are gifted enough to disregard defensive responsibility.
Every team has the ability to be good defensively, if every player has the commitment to be responsible and committed without the puck. This defensive commitment does not exclude any team member. Therefore, it edifies the inter player relationships.
Hence , a cohesive and almost always successful team is built on commitment to hard work, high compete level, won battles, and smart decisions with and without the puck.
Obviously, superior goaltending is a must.
Look at the SC teams over the last decade. It’s the norm, not the exception.
I believe that is who the Flames are, currently.
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