So, what went wrong?
For the third straight season, Calgarypuck.com asked its readers to rate the Calgary Flames prior to the start of a National Hockey League season.
The ratings were split by position, ranked and analyzed to bring forward summaries for the team in terms of their strengths, weaknesses, and depth.
Calgarypuck.com Rating Grade |
Rating |
Description |
Depth Chart |
1.0 |
Bust |
Minor League Player |
2.0 |
Fringe |
4th line, 6/7th defencemen |
3.0 |
Average |
2nd/3rd line, 4th/5th defencemen |
4.0 |
Solid Player |
1st/2nd line, 2nd/3rd defencemen |
5.0 |
Star |
1st line, 1st defencemen |
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On an individual basis, the results also provided a barometer for how Calgary fans felt about each player and how said player fits within the Flames as a team.
Clearly something happened on the way to October.
For one thing, a blockbuster trade happened. Gone from the rating list in September are Derek Morris, Dean McAmmond and Jeff Shantz. New to the listing is Chris Drury and Stephane Yelle.
Additional players in the mix include Oleg Saprykin and the newly acquired Andrew Ference.
With less than a third of the season left on the books it's time to bring out that scalpel and have your say once again.
What players have slipped down the depth chart?
Which players have moved up and seized a more important role on the team?