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FlamesNation Mailbag: The points streak rolls along
With this start, do you think there's any chance the Flames keep their 1st round pick?
So the question is essentially “Hey, will the Flames finish bottom 10 in the league standings?” And my answer is that it’s absolutely possible, and we’ll see how likely it is based on how the Flames look in the month of November.
Flames Takeaways: Goaltending helps extend record-setting start
Rarely have expectations been lower in Calgary, and never has the team started this well.
It has been a fascinating couple of weeks for the Flames.
Even though Saturday evening ended with an overtime loss in Seattle, the club’s 4-0-1 start is the best in franchise history.
And, in large part, they have their goaltenders to thank for that.
Their biggest question mark heading into the season has been their biggest strength.
In Their Defence: Flames Back End Proving Capable Of Pressure
Preseason prognostication painted the Calgary Flames defence as a potential weakness. A fair assessment given the complete overhaul over the past year through trades and free agency.
So far, though, that back end has been a strength.
How have the Calgary Flames forward lines fared so far this season?
After all of the turnover from last year’s roster, the Flames came out of training camp with four brand-new forward trios. There have been some solid early returns so far, as well as some trios that clearly don’t work together. So how has each group fared? Let’s take a deep dive into the line combos the team has used so far this season.
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