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gvitaly · 09-28-2023, 07:20 PM

Right now I see the Flames as a 7-10th place team in the west. I see us as an easy out in the playoffs.

A lot can change, but I don't think that Lindholm will match up well against most top lines in our division. I didn't love his play in any of the playoff series since he got here, especially on the defensive side. I also don't see the chemistry between Lindholm and Huberdeau 5 on 5.

I think our top line ends up being
Huberdeau - Kadri - Sharangovich/Dube/Coronato
2 weeks into the season, and I don't think it's a bad thing.

IMO we still need another offensive play driver to play on the 2nd line before we can become a dangerous team in the playoffs or otherwise. That can be a Dube/Sharangovich/Coronato/Ruzicka but I want to see it first.

09-28-2023, 07:20 PM	#55
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	Right now I see the Flames as a 7-10th place team in the west. I see us as an easy out in the playoffs. A lot can change, but I don't think that Lindholm will match up well against most top lines in our division. I didn't love his play in any of the playoff series since he got here, especially on the defensive side. I also don't see the chemistry between Lindholm and Huberdeau 5 on 5. I think our top line ends up being Huberdeau - Kadri - Sharangovich/Dube/Coronato 2 weeks into the season, and I don't think it's a bad thing. IMO we still need another offensive play driver to play on the 2nd line before we can become a dangerous team in the playoffs or otherwise. That can be a Dube/Sharangovich/Coronato/Ruzicka but I want to see it first.