A part of me can't help but wonder if this iteration of the flames would be a juggernaut in the playoffs if they got goaltending figured out.
I realize most people are writing off this season as a middling team that wasn't quite good enough. Analytical darlings with multiple flaws.
But to me, this feels as disappointing as the 2005-06 team that had an easy path to the finals, if only they could beat anahiem. Or the 2008-09 season when injuries decimated a specially constructed flames team down the stretch.
The 22-23 flames: what could have been if only they had decent goaltending.
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