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Originally Posted by canadianboy
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That is great, except:
- If every team is using it then it is hard for any one team to derive a large advantage from it. I would hope that thought has gone into obtaining maximum return from this tool relative to the other teams, but I suspect that is not the case, and it is being used only to its most basic potential.
- It still doesnt seem state of the art. In fact it seems downright lowtech. It is a start though.
- You derive the largest benefit when you have tools that no one else has. Not just once, but every year, I would hope the Flames scouting staff has looked for some innovation/competitive advantage that other teams have not yet found. To be the best you dont do what everyone else does, or play catch-up, you blaze the trail.
Interestingly I think a lot of the same problems are found with the Flames in other areas, like the powerplay for example.
Trying to work hard instead of smart. At the NHL level I am pretty sure you need BOTH, and just trying to do the same old systems harder than the other team only gets you so far.
Scouting the same old players the same old ways only gets you so far.
Claeren.