Rather than questioning whether the Calgary Flames will make the playoffs, people will start shifting the conversation: Is this team built for the playoffs?
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The Calgary Flames have been on somewhat of a see-saw in terms of goal differential. What’s it going to take for them to finish in the green this season?
Bill Peters and Brad Treliving have worked hard to give the Calgary Flames more options. That’s been the theme of the summer.
As much as I hate to admit it as a Calgary Flames fan, there are several parallels between the Flames and the Edmonton Oilers right now.
It's been a crazy two weeks for the Calgary Flames. My message to Brad Treliving: Turn your phone off for a while. We common folk need a break.
Given that Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters has said he’s more of a pair guy than a line guy, let’s look at Bennett and Jankowski as a potential 3rd pair.
Before we knock the 2017-18 Calgary Flames for a lack of character, we must at the very least agree on what that term means. So far, that hasn’t happened.
When it comes to regaining fans' trust, let’s consider something that no NHL management or ownership has tried yet, using the Calgary Flames as an example.
After a few failed experiments in 2017/18 to fill out the top line, the Calgary Flames need to find a permanent linemate for Gaudreau and Monahan.