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'On The Same Page' | Calgary Flames
- Calgary’s penalty kill is top in the NHL in January, clicking at 96.3% as the Flames push through roster changes.
- Assistant Coach Trent Cull reshaped the PK after joining from the Wranglers, building a cohesive unit.
- Forward Joel Farabee credits the group’s cohesion and reads as key to PK success.
- The PK has thrived despite injuries and personnel changes, reinforcing the “next-man-up” mentality.
- Cull notes the PK’s efficacy improves when the group stays cohesive and well-prepared.
- Farabee explains pre-scouts and reads guide PK decisions against different opponents.
- The Flames have produced short-handed offense, contributing to a league-leading penalty-kill presence.
- Cull highlights the importance of preseason work and adapting when real bullets fly.
- The PK’s January performance coincides with the Flames’ broader efforts to stay competitive amid schedule pressure.
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