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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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Huh?
How can it not?
When the average team you've played is 11th overall compared to your peers who are between 13th and 15th it has to be a variable.
A team can still suck, and be full marks for their own warts and issues but go up against a stronger schedule and have worse results because of a smaller margin of error.