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Old 01-11-2018, 09:56 PM   #1
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- Smith holds the fort early
- Flames respond from a penalty shot
- 5 Flames forward 25 and under score the goals
- Calgary has 5 straight wins
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Old 01-11-2018, 10:02 PM   #2
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I can't believe how much of a difference the duo of Jankowski and Hathaway have made to this team. Their 2 way play has been stellar and has helped to shore up the PK and defensive end of the game.
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Nice writeup. Another situation where a game actually well played is sullied by advanced stats
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Old 01-11-2018, 10:22 PM   #4
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I agree Brouwer has looked better for a while. I do think though that whether or not he was the target of the rant, he has responded the last couple games huge. Love seeing fire in him again.

Stajan is also working real well on that 4th line. I just don't think there was chemistry with the old guys and they didn't play off each others strengths. Having two speedy wingers crash and bang lets Stajan relax and focus more on positioning and defense and not feel like he has to be the one crashing and banging. He also acts as the stabilizing "old balls" on the line. I want to see Hrivik, but I think I'd rather see him slot in for Lazar to see what he can do before giving up that veteran presence.
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Old 01-12-2018, 07:37 AM   #5
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Nice writeup. Another situation where a game actually well played is sullied by advanced stats
You make advanced stats sound like some omnipotent beast from a move like the conjuring!

The Flames had great goaltending, and great finish, but they got worked for some pretty big stretches in the first and second period last night. Their PK made it through, but that Tampa powerplay was scary.

Take the two points for sure, as the Flames have been on the other side of games like that (6-0 to Ottawa comes to mind), but that wasn't a 5-1 game in terms of play.
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Interesting observation about the PK setup. I'm not sure I like it. They didn't get scored on but the cross-ice passes were going through the middle and some nice chances were setup in the slot. Against Minny and last night too. Luckily they didn't go in but opposition is getting some great looks due to this setup.
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Old 01-12-2018, 09:15 AM   #7
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You make advanced stats sound like some omnipotent beast from a move like the conjuring!

The Flames had great goaltending, and great finish, but they got worked for some pretty big stretches in the first and second period last night. Their PK made it through, but that Tampa powerplay was scary.

Take the two points for sure, as the Flames have been on the other side of games like that (6-0 to Ottawa comes to mind), but that wasn't a 5-1 game in terms of play.
That's how I saw it too. Flames were opportunistic. After getting worked all 2nd period they got 2 late goals. Very fortunate.

Smith was excellent. Best player probably.
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Old 01-12-2018, 10:00 AM   #8
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This is the best the Flames have been over the whole of the year. Bingo you were correct in saying the Flames were just a bounce away.

Take a bow. You saw this coming and I definitely did not.

Perhaps advanced stats are symptomatic of losing. A winning team is not as concerned with directing shots in the general direction of the opposition goal.


With Frolik out and Brouwer moved up they have won 5 in row against very good teams while being the #1 line in ev strength TOI.

When you are playing very good teams you are hoping to play their best lines even and stopping them from winning the games by themselves.
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Just came to tip the cap to Bingo and the article that suggested the Flames were poised to take off.

I didn't agree, personally, for reasons that have already been hashed through. But they are playing better. Period. Their defensive coverage is solid, they are playing with more emotion, they have been resilient, and the offense has returned.

Based on the way they have looked since the new year, I can get fully on board with the team and the style of play (PP not withstanding).

Again, good call Bingo.
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Curious. Did the Flames win the advanced stats battle to match the record?

They didn't last night. How about the other 4 games?
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Curious. Did the Flames win the advanced stats battle to match the record?

They didn't last night. How about the other 4 games?
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Bennett is only 21. Easy to forget.
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