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Originally Posted by Textcritic
It is not that playing on the road is in itself somehow easier, it is just a lot less distracting. The Flames have literally not left Alberta since the start of training camp, way back in mid-September. That is an absolute eternity in hockey terms, and then to have played only nine games in that time is ridiculous. The reason people think the road will help is because it should get them into a routine, which looks like it is badly needed. Through the first five games the team looked fantastic, and now looks to be getting stale. A bunch of games on the road seems like it could help a lot.
They sure looked like they had the same identity as last year through the first several games. I am not worried that they will get it back.
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Not disagreeing with you, I'm just tired of them (if they are and not just fans and media) using it as an excuse. The schedule is what it is - go out and play like you're payed to.
On your second point I also agree. I think it may have been the Vegas game where, even if they had ended up losing the game, I was feeling very confident about their game and that if that was how they were going to play, this team would win its fair share. I like to think I'm not worried either other than they don't look like a team that is about to turn the corner. I hope you and everyone else is right about the road trip.