An entirely new 3rd line. What waste of ice time that third line offered. They were never a threat to score and they couldn't take advantage of the Oilers and Star's depth disadvantage. That was suppose to be the Flames' strength and ultimately, only Backlund's line showed up to keep the last series remotely close.
Darryl needs a new 3rd line, entirely new concept with playoff type players. They don't have to do anything special, preferably cheap, low maintenance, team guy, but their only requirement should be to raise their game in the playoffs and make a positive difference. Off the top of my head, someone like Michael Raffl, that guy pissed me right off seemingly every game. The Flames need an entire bottom 6 of guys like him.
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