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Flames Youth Movement...

09:55 AM ET 08.08

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While technically its not, the development of younger players like Nystrom, Backlund, Keetley, Pelech, Boyd, and Ryder, speaks to the overall depth of the organization. I remember when the Flames had to share an AHL affiliate with another NHL team. Now they have a great affiliate in Quad Cities. As a lifelong Flames fan, its a great sign of the organization's growth over the last 6-8 years under General Manager D. Sutter. The Flames have restocked their shelves with some quality youth. Will this be enough to install the new core and nucleus of the Flames roster for seasons to come, my…

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Another Wasted Year

04:11 PM ET 06.25

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I was happy with the addition of Keenan last year. The team showed better on the road, which was one of their glaring weaknesses. But, alas, another playoff flop. Good enough to make the playoffs, but thats about it. Its really tough rooting for a team that fights and battles for every win, but refuses to tank a season to get a top 3 pick. I can't remember the last time a Canadian team had a true super star, marquee player. It must be nice to live in a market where winning is a matter of convenience. Can anyone say "Pittsburgh, Atlanta, or Nashville", just to name a few. I…

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Transition

03:21 PM ET 05.18

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It's a strange time of the year for me. Usually after Mother's Day I am waist (and hip-check) deep in the hockey playoffs and don't come up for air until the last Canadian team is out of the running. This year, with the anti-Leafs, Ottawa Sens, the only team left I am floundering in a wasteland of PBR bull riding and obscure documentaries on the Discovery channel. I think the Flames burnout against Detroit had a real impact on yours truly. My expectation were really high this year. Even after watching them in Dallas against the Stars I was still confident they would turn…

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