The team looks different without Gio and Backlund. But we'll see now if the Flames have the resiliency to overcome it. The good news is we will have 4 (!) PPG players up front. In previous seasons, those 2 out was a death sentence. But there shouldn't be a big drop in offence, as the backend still moves the puck quickly. I like the idea of Hanifin and Hamonic staying together and be the 1st pair, with Brodie moving down the play with Andersson in the middle pair. I think Brodie and Andersson can be quite good.
I'm glad Smith is rounding back into form. Knock on wood, I'm not as nervous with him in net. Should be an interesting game.
Last edited by Huntingwhale; 12-08-2018 at 11:42 AM.
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