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The panic button is being pushed by fans and media in Calgary. The Flames currently find themselves in the midst of a nine game losing streak and in third place in their division, with 60 points and a 26-20-8 record - good enough for the last playoff slot, 8th place in the Western Conference.
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About The Calgary Flames
The fact that the Flames are still as high in the standings as they are is no doubt due in part to Calgary’s great goaltender, Mikka Kiprusoff (23-16-7, 2.26 GAA, .924 save %), who is ranked 6th in the NHL in goals against average and save percentage, and 10h in the league in the wins column. The former Vezina Trophy winner is one of the league’s elite goaltenders, and one which continues to improve behind a standout group of defenders.
At the other end of the ice, the Flames are led by rightwing Jarome Iginla who tops all team scoring categories, with 46 points on 22 goals and 24 assists. Additionally, Iginla is followed on the offensive end by leftwing Rene Bourque (38 points, 21 assists), centers Olli Jokinen (33 points, 22 assists) and Daymond Langkow (31 points, 20 assists), and leftwings Nigel Dawes (25 points, 15 assists) and Curtis Glencross (23 points, 12 assists).
The Flames round out their squad with a stifling group of defenders, and thus may not actually need as many goals as other teams in order to start winning again during the second half of the season. With Jay Bouwmeester having joined Calgary in the offseason, along with Dion Phaneuf and Robyn Regehr, the Flames boast one of the best trios of defensemen in the league, which may be another good reason behind Kiprusoff’s strong numbers between the pipes as well.
This is a very well-rounded team that seems to have the tools to overcome their recent slump, make their way into the playoffs, and even surprise a team or two along the way. Get tickets now and come support the Calgary Flames as they play of the postseason and battle for the 2009-2010 Stanley Cup.
Something lost in last year’s Calgary Flames team was the success of their penalty kill. With ranking fourth in the league, they had an 84% success rate. The Calgary Flames have the defensive team to compete this year and could make it far but they don't have enough top forwards to really do any damage. They will prove to be a touch team to play against and beat and if the right players step-up as they should, the team will have a decent chance. If this doesn't happen, then the Calgary Flames will be a mediocre team with great defense and just good goal tending.
