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Originally Posted by IntenseFan
I know the Flames were tired last night. But between Sat's game and last night, I am now flagging team speed as an area of concern.
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I think there are plenty of guys on the team who have wheels, they just aren't getting the chance to use them. Teams like the Blackhawks and Blues are elite-level teams and they break out of their zone about as well as you can do it. That allows them to build speed through the neutral zone.
In comparison, when you watch the Flames break out of their own zone and go on the rush it's often sloppy which takes away the opportunity for speed. Now they have to pass around and look for an opening or dump the puck and fight the defence on the forecheck.
The Flames are by no means the fastest team in the league but I think the lack of skill is taking away their opportunity to use their speed.