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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Frolik has 8 points in the last 7 games since agent gate.
Definitely nailed home the point last game, but that’s the point that is established over a block of almost 10 percent of the season!
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I am not sure if it was leading up to it anyways, but that famous Vegas giveaway last year was not just a turning point for the Flames last season, but also for Froliks reputation on that line. No one can question his commitment to fitness and being the best he can be, but I think there were some mental blocks either from that incident or a general comfort on the 3rd line. Since the benching and agent gate, a fire seems to have reignite in Frolik that I have not seen since maybe GG season 1. He goes into the corner expecting to win the puck and get it to his linemates. Prior it seems like he would go in for battle hesitantly almost expecting that he would need to backcheck.
It's hard to explain the exact causes and differences, but it is great to see this player reignited. When playing like he is, he can be extremely valuable...especially in the tight games.