Calgary Flames: Five Things That Are Not Working

Nov 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland (29) defends Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) as goalie Brian Elliott (1) looks on during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman Deryk Engelland (29) defends Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov (15) as goalie Brian Elliott (1) looks on during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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The Calgary Flames are now 5-8-1 and have lost four of their last five games. Despite a sense of optimism that came with their win streak a few weeks ago, there is still much to work on for this team.

The Calgary Flames have now lost two in a row and there are still many aspects in which they’re struggling in. Don’t get me wrong, there are many things they’re doing right. But also many things that need working on/things that aren’t working.

Let’s take a look at five of them (I also would like to apologize to all my high school English teachers for how many times I just said things in that paragraph).