Don’t get me wrong—I love that the Flames are a playoff team right now. But I’ve got to say, the way they’re winning games isn’t exactly reassuring. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but we must find a way to get some offense into this team. Honestly, if it weren’t for Dustin Wolf’s incredible play, the Calgary Flames would be in significant trouble. I would go so far as to say you can also add Darth Vladar to the statement.
The fact that the Calgary Flames are on a four-game winning streak is pretty terrific. Even better, they’re sitting pretty as the second-best team in the division, just one point behind the Golden Knights. That doesn’t change the fact that they still must improve their game, especially on the defensive end.
Offensively, we must improve. The goalies can’t carry the team all season long. We must adjust. We have to get more offensive in our game. Our top guns need to start putting more points on the board!
The Flames have some good news: Zarry keeps improving with each game. Andersson and Weeger are at the top of their game. Huberdeau and Sharongovich are improving, and Kadri is Kadri. Our veterans still have a ways to go, though.
The third line seems to be the best line on the team at the time. Backlund Coleman and Coronado are in sync and seem to be on the same wavelength. They’ve got each other’s backs and know exactly where to be on the ice. If they keep up this pace, they can be the story of the team this season. They are working like a well-oiled machine. Plus, Coronado might have the best shot on the team, and he’s starting to unleash it more often!
Goaltender Dustin Wolf deserves a nod for the Calder. He’s been absolutely crushing it in the net, making some incredible saves and winning games left and right. I genuinely think this could turn into a race for the Calder. The last time the Calgary’s won a Calder was Sergei Makarov. It has been a while.
What went down in Ottawa? Basically, we spent the entire game in the penalty box, and that’s just not going to cut it. The Flames can’t succeed without putting in the effort—it’s that simple. Racking up nine minor penalties isn’t working hard; it’s taking the easy way out.
Randy
