"Many teams have tried and failed when it comes to over-achieving as a bottom five team in the NHL, and the Calgary Flames seem to be the next. The coach has resorted to AI to solve his problems, the team isn't getting any younger, and the Matthew Tkachuk trade only seems to be looking worse for the Flames. Sitting at the bottom of the standings after 14 games isn't really a sign of good things to come,"
"Having guys like Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund, and Blake Coleman, it is clear that there is a good crop of older guys who are leaders on the team, but there are a long way away from being gamechangers. Between the four, they only have a combined 29 points so far through 14 games, and haven't really had the impact they had last season, and it seems like a lot more than just slowing down."
The Calgary Flames sit near the bottom of the NHL standings after 14 games, with poor results and a coach who has even turned to AI for solutions. Veteran leaders like Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, Mikael Backlund, and Blake Coleman have combined for only 29 points, failing to deliver the game-changing impact expected. The roster ranks 25th oldest, and promising youngsters such as Matt Coronato, Connor Zary, and Zayne Parekh exist, but lineup loyalty to underperforming veterans hampers their development. The Matthew Tkachuk trade increasingly looks unfavorable, salaries are not matching performance, and the club appears primed for a rebuild.
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