Finally managed to catch the game. Disappointed is too strong a word as expectations for weak play have creeped in over the last few years.
But one thing that has stood out to me so far in this abbreviated season: our better players are generally those who have played the fewest games in Flames silks. Cervenka, Hudler, Wideman, and arguably Brodie and Stajan (since their games have been limited over the last couple of years).
The players that have the longer tenures are those that are generally playing poorly compared to their teammates.
All this suggests to me that the coaching isn't and hasn't been the problem in the last few years. The leadership that's supposed to step forward in the dressing room has cashed out.
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