Same old, same old

The Flames are still looking like they forgot that a game is sixty minutes. They are making too many mistakes, leading to many scoring chances. The forwards are still not coming back; the defence again caught way out of position. To be fair, the Avs are one of the best teams in the League. I know it is only one game, but it just concerns me the team is still having the same issues.

My biggest worry is the goaltender not being able to bail the Flames out. Rittich was not bad, but he was not spectacular. For the Flames to win against this all-out offence, the goaltending has to flawless. The Flames are a force to be reckoned with, but they cannot win with this offence. Frankly, they don't have the tools to do it.

The Flames are trying to sell Frolik. But they are running into problems with the cap. Teams need an incentive to take that cap on. Frolik is a useful player, but his cap is a bit too high for a third-line winger.

So the Flames have to add a pick get a deal done. They have another option, and that is eating some of the cap. So far, they have not been willing to do that. 

They have been in discussion with the Devils. The Devils have not shown much interest in Frolik. But they have admitted to looking for a defenceman. That is okay with the Flames, but the Devils are balking at the price of Brodie. I guess the Flames want an arm and a leg for TJ. I never understood that saying, but I digress. The Devils are not alone; many teams are showing interest, but the Flames cannot get anyone to bite on the price.

Don't kid yourself; the Flames are one of the most active teams in the League, but they cannot find a willing partner.

I can tell you they are ecstatic with the play of Lucic—go figure.