Thread: [PGT] Flames lose 6-3 vs Avs
View Single Post
Old 01-31-2013, 10:20 PM   #266
Phanuthier
Franchise Player
 
Phanuthier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Silicon Valley
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
Didn't we learn with Keenan running that same system that it doesn't work for this group? Brent gets a lot of flack but he knew the only way this team can win games is to play tight defensively. The issue was that he just couldn't get all the forwards to buy in. Some fans seem to think this type of hockey is more exciting but watching Kipper pick pucks out of the net in losing high scoring hockey games is a byproduct.
Yeah, thats kind of how I saw the 2011-12 season going down. Defense isn't as exciting, but its the best option for a team like the Flames to pursue. Except for a few obvious Brent mistakes, but team defense is the way to go. Even Detriot plays a strong defensive system...
__________________
"With a coach and a player, sometimes there's just so much respect there that it's boils over"
-Taylor Hall
Phanuthier is offline   Reply With Quote