Just caught up ... had another nightmarish day on the #1 highway (and detour).
Saw some concerned with how cocky or over confident some fans are.
I personally voted 5 games, but that's not to say I don't have some doubt and worries. Being a Flames fan has left a lot of scar tissue.
With that said I like a lot of things about the Flames ...
1. Sutter - huge difference and trumps the rest of the list
2. Goaltending
3. Depth up front
4. Depth on the blueline
5. Special teams
And then intangibles ... I really like how the Flames have improved their "weak" game of late. They're able to withstand pressure for the most part and not get in a lot of trouble (other than that sketchy ten minutes in the Winnipeg game).
Plus I see the Flames franchise as an all or none club. They have none most years, and then every once in a while they have that all year (doesn't mean cup, but a run). This feels like a all year to me.
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