Are the Calgary Flames on the Brink of a Culture Crisis That Could Reshape Their Future?

If there’s a silver lining, it’s been the effort from the fourth line— particularly Ryan Lomberg and Adam Klapka. Lomberg’s energy and willingness to step up physically, including his fight with Colton Sissons in response to an earlier hit on rookie Zayne Parekh, injected some spark. Klapka’s forechecking, fighting and physical presence have followed suit. However, when your fourth line is your best line, it’s a symptom of a bigger problem.

The schedule doesn’t get easier — two games against Winnipeg and a visit from Montreal loom. While it’s far too early for Conroy to make panic moves, the questions are starting to pile up faster than the answers.

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