I like the players on the team. It would be cool to see guys like Kadri, Backlund, Huberdeau, and Weegar get a chance to compete in the playoffs while they've still got the ability to contribute in a big way.
I like the coaching staff and I'd like to see Huska and co. achieve the goal they set out in the preseason. They are such a dedicated and hard working staff that I would enjoy seeing them get to do that amazing handshake on the bench when the team clinches.
I like the management group too. Craig Conroy and Brad Pascall have spent years learning under more experienced guys and they got their chance with a roster full of malcontents and turned it over into a super right knit group of likeable, hard-working players. They gave young guys a chance and made a couple of shrewd moves that are looking promising.
I hope Conroy can make a smart move or two to give them an edge to win one of those wildcard spots and try like hell to upset a good team. It'll be fun and I'll cheer hard for it.
I'm a fan of this Calgary Flames group and not just waiting until they get replaced by some other group of guys who might be better in the future. Be responsible given the situation but don't pull the chute on a good year.
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