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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I appreciate that you are trying to come up with positives but I think the schedule thing is a little overrated. It's not like they spent 5 weeks straight on the road like the Islanders last year. That's an example of the schedule that altered the record of a team. There are so many variables over a regular season as for example that Panthers team last night is considered a good team but were terrible last night on the 2nd half of a back to back. The Flames lost at home earlier in the season when the Sabres were streaking hot. They could play them tomorrow and the Sabres would not be nearly the same team. It all averages out and you are what the standings says you are. I'm sure a few games against the Coyotes may help prop the team up but the way this team plays, every game is a grind regardless of the opponent as there will be few easy outs this season.
IMO if they turn things around it will be more due to improved play from the goaltenders and skill players than anything to do with the schedule.
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LOL. That's the whole point - it does all average out, but it most definitely has not, as of yet. Last night is an example of how the schedule is kind sometimes, and unkind other times. Those things average out, and the Flames are due for some kind games because they have had a whole lot of unkind games so far.