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Originally Posted by tvp2003
The four guys that arguably had the most success playing under Hartley. Let's hope its just a transition thing and that they'll start getting more comfortable adapting their game to Gulatzan's system. We've seen them do a complete 180 on the powerplay so I think there's hope.
I'm also hopeful Elliott will find his groove, but with the way Johnson is playing he might not get the chance to.
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He'll still get a chance to find his groove and contribute, even if limited to predominantly a backup role.
While the Flames do only have 3 true back to back games left this season, there is a lot of hockey to be played.
Starting Feb 21, the Flames only get 2 days off once the rest of the way. (23 games in 46 nights).
What's realistic, with Johnson as clear #1, given the schedule?
He starts 26 and Elliott starts 12 the rest of the way?
10 starts for Elliott?
I expect it will wind up being more than 10, but a 7-3 record in those ten might put Flames in the playoffs where 3-7 leaves them out.
Elliott will still have a big role to play. How big remains to be seen.