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Old 12-19-2015, 01:57 PM   #216
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
DeBrusk is exactly right - the way to stop the Flames is attack them at their own blue-line, before they can generate speed in the neutral zone.

Every team that is aggressive at the Flames' blue-line causes them fits.

Some coaching is the answer when a team is owning your current strategy.

Edit: and clogging the middle
Yup. Hitchcock had the Flames figured out a couple seasons ago and Hartley hasn't figured out a different strategy against them. Plus, in general, the Blues' size and defensive acumen is a really poor match for the Flames.
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