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Don't look now, but my Flames have won 8 in a row, (4 of them against the so-called top teams in the West). I'll admit I was a little worried during those first few games of the season, but over the last three weeks they've completely elevated their game. I said early on that once this team got their shit together they'd be extremely tough to play against, and it looks like I was right. All the ingredients have finally come together: great goaltending, balanced scoring, relentless forechecking, consistent PP, strong PK, speed, toughness, and a commitment to team defence.

The way these guys are playing right now, I don't even think the Sens could beat them. Yeah, that's right. I said it. GO FLAMES!!!

I have to admit that I was starting to think they were a flash in the pan, but wow, have they ever looked great during this streak. What's impressed me the most is the way one part of the team's game covers for another if that part is having an off night. If Kipper isn't on his game, the offense steps up, and vice versa. Must be nice to be a Flames fan right now. :thumb:

And another win for the Leafs tonight. Gee, 11-7-2 isn't a bad start for a team with so many new faces. And they are 5-2 since Captain Clutch came back. Yet earlier this week Steve Simmons called them "marginal". Uh, OK. Hey Steve, "marginal" is what your wife thinks of your performance in the sack, slugger.