I think the Flames will play better after the break. I love Lindholm, but he was playing uninspired hockey. I feel he'll be rejuvenated and a huge addition to the Canucks, but I feel the same about Kuzmenko coming here. Kylington is going to get up to speed, and Pelletier being back are both positives. Dube gone is a positive. I think the post all-star break bump will be short lived, but I expect a bit of run. If they trade both Tanev and Hanifin the wheels fall off in a hurry though. Even just Tanev will set us up for a tough finish.
Not suggesting a huge push for the playoffs, but am expecting to keep on keeping on in that 9th to 11th spot.
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