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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I still don't think the strength of schedule has much to do with how poorly they have played. Even last night they didn't look that great and benefitted from a team that played the night before with a slumping goaltender. I don't foresee an easier schedule making a big difference as long as they continue to play the type of hockey they have been playing. IMO it's more Flames issues than schedule or strength of opponents. Lots of players not playing to their previous levels from goaltending out.
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If you swap out your core and are trying to find new team chemistry and learn the new system and teammates is it going to be easier playing only top teams or teams that are tanking or no good? I think the team will hit their stride getting some games against teams that aren't contenders so they have the time and space to build chemistry and confidence.