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I’ve seen other sites at SBNation take a stab at these, so for the first time I present, the Calgary Flames approval polls. These polls will gauge how you feel the team, the coaches, management, and ownership at the current time. This will be a monthly article at the end of each month, so we’ll be able to see how everyone’s views change over the course of the season.
Our format is simply for players, we will be asking if they’ve either exceeded, met, or fallen beneath your expectations. They will be asked on a grouped basis such as top six, bottom six, defense. It is worth noting that you’re evaluating the lines/pairings as a whole, so you have to take into account players that are playing well and players that are struggling.
For coaches, management, and owners, it’ll be a simple “Do you approve of the job X is doing?” with a Yes, No, or Unsure response. Vote away!
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Players
Top Six
The most regular top line for the Calgary Flames this season has been a line of Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm. We’ll also use the 3M Line (Tkachuk-Backlund-Frolik) as the second line, so that’s what you’ll be voting on.
Poll
The Flames top six has ________ your expectations.
This poll is closed
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28%
Exceeded
(300 votes) -
63%
Met
(659 votes) -
7%
Fallen Beneath
(78 votes)
Bottom Six
This is basically all the rest of the Flames forwards thus far, and you’re evaluating them as a whole, including scratches.
Poll
The Flames bottom six has _________ your expectations.
This poll is closed
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8%
Exceeded
(93 votes) -
33%
Met
(352 votes) -
57%
Fallen Beneath
(592 votes)
Defensive Core
All of the Flames defenders have been lumped into one group for this.
Poll
The Flames defensive core has _______ your expectations.
This poll is closed
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6%
Exceeded
(69 votes) -
42%
Met
(440 votes) -
50%
Fallen Beneath
(518 votes)
Goaltenders
Mike Smith and David Rittich, easy enough, and definitely not a contentious topic.
Poll
The Flames goaltending has _______ your expecations.
This poll is closed
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4%
Exceeded
(46 votes) -
34%
Met
(355 votes) -
60%
Fallen Beneath
(614 votes)
Coaches/Management/Owners
Bill Peters
Poll
Do you approve of the job Bill Peters is doing so far?
This poll is closed
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65%
Yes
(671 votes) -
6%
No
(70 votes) -
27%
Unsure
(286 votes)
Brad Treliving
Treliving’s vote can go all the way back to how you felt about his summer moves as well.
Poll
Do you approve of the job Brad Treliving is doing?
This poll is closed
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75%
Yes
(767 votes) -
8%
No
(83 votes) -
16%
Unsure
(164 votes)
Flames Ownership
Poll
Do you approve of Flames Ownership?
This poll is closed
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41%
Yes
(418 votes) -
29%
No
(295 votes) -
29%
Unsure
(303 votes)