The Athletic conducted their most recent NHL poll, interviewing 111 players. The Calgary Flames popped up twice in the top answers but in the worst categories.
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While Florida has an NHL-high eight players at 4 Nations, division-rival Carolina four and the still-dangerous New York Rangers six, the Caps have the only true break with no games between Feb. 9-22.