The Calgary Flames exited October in an unfamiliar position: near the top of the standings. The Flames went 6-1-1 in eight games in the month of October, putting a bow on one of the best starts to the season during Brad Treliving’s time as general manager.
It’s a good start and will arguably make life easier on them down the stretch, but it won’t guarantee anything.
For reference, here’s the first eight games of the season in prior Treliving seasons:
- 2020-21: 4-3-1
- 2019-20: 4-3-1
- 2018-19: 5-3-0
- 2017-18: 4-4-0
- 2016-17: 3-4-1
- 2015-16: 2-6-0
- 2014-15: 4-3-1
Six wins and 13 points is objectively good, and better than they’ve done in prior seasons.