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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Probably. But before just assuming that it will, it is worth asking why it was high.
As has been discussed multiple times on CP, the Flames forego shots in an attempt to garner better scoring chances. In particular, they really seem to favour cross-ice setups. And there have been some good articles recently, showing that not all shots are the same and that some, such as cross-ice setups, result in a much higher shooting percentage than other shots do.
We shall see what this season brings - both in terms of shooting percentages, and in terms of style of play.
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Definitely. And I don't think anybody can say with certainty (a) how much the Flames shooting percentage will regress or (b) what the impact of adding Dougie Hamilton and balancing the defensive group will have to the team's possession stats.
But historically, teams with shooting percentages as high as the Flames' in 2014-15 typically have seen fairly substantial drops in the next season - even taking into account the tactics that led to those shooting percentages.
It's going to be a fascinating season.