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Old 07-01-2013, 11:51 AM   #27
FakenHaken
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada View Post
I actually don't find any of those teams particularly fast, just adequate. I'm happy that the players picked this year were of the 6 feet+ range but I'm not overly concerned about having to outmuscle these teams as it took years for those teams to amass those rosters and the Flames aren't going to be able to immediately match size/skill with those teams. I feel the Flames should try to emphasize team speed rather than trying to beat those teams at their own game.
In order for LA and Anaheim to play the strong forecheck that they do it may not seem fast but the system or forecheck breaks down very quickly if you don't have the speed to do it. I agree with you the Flames are not going to be able to immediately match size/skill. Which is why I also said we are a few years away from developing the depth we need, but nice of you to cherry pick out at center ice EE tapping your stick.
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