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Originally Posted by Icantwhisper
We here this every year from the same people, this year it's strength of schedule they've latched on to, last year is was too many back to backs.
Just people trying to figure out why the Flames aren't doing as well as we thought without blaming the Flames for poor play.
" The league is out to get us" is getting old, we need to play better, we were supposed to be an elite team this year, elite teams dictate play and don't make excuses.
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You are totally missing the point
Nobody is saying the league is out to get the Flames because the schedule evens out. This is math, the Flames opponents thus far have a better record than any other teams opponents. It's a fact.
Based on this it's reasonable to assume the Flames record will improve. It's a factor...if it wasn't every games odds would be 50/50. You won't win every game but it's more likely any given team beats Anaheim than Boston (duh)
Sportsbooks have the Flames like 85% to make the playoffs despite being 1 game above .500
They aren't making excuses for the Flames they are doing the math and factoring the schedule.
Flames have lots of Anaheim, SJ, Chicago, Arizona ect. in their future considering they haven't played any of them.
The Ducks have ONE regulation win this season...they have given away points in EVERY other game. Schedule matters.