The defence is still weak at times, mostly because the Flames are bringing the 1980s back into the NHL. Gio is really putting up offensive numbers I never saw coming. Every year, I think he is going to slow down, but instead, he ups his performance. He is Superman on the defence back there. I am getting excited with the real Hammer coming back with robust play and monster hits.
The scary thing is this team can still improve their play. They still have not played a full 60 minutes. Yes, this is a big concern. Despite my friends telling me "just be happy, they are winning," I am here to tell you that sooner or later, it is going to catch up with them. The Knights and Sharks are playing full out, forcing the Flames to win on a regular basis or they will make the Flames eat their dust.
The defence's lapses have to slow down. They are forcing the Flames to score at least four times a night. Most nights they are, but wouldn't it be nice to win without all that offence? Watching the Flames win is a lot of fun, but I wish we didn't have to see the bad defence to go with it.
This leads me to wonder what needs to be fixed. The Flames are very busy on the phones right now. Paul Kreischer, one of my contacts, says the Flames are one of the busiest teams in the league. They are building the momentum on getting a new arena built. Stone will be available after his blood clots are gone. Another source says the Flames are all in. No excuses, it is time to take the gloves off. People are going to know this team by the end of the season.
Watch for the Flames to pick up a goalie if they can find one. Is Smith the primary obstacle? What do you think they are going to do with him?
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