Some thoughts:
Dont u hate it when the pvr recording doesn't cover the full game. 10 min left in the 3rd and the recording stopped (and I thought I extended the record stop time by an hour)
Top line invisible, gaudreau was a complete non-factor
2nd line is ok but just like the preseason, for all the chances created, they actually don't generate goals
Special teams were terrible. Creating a diamond the size of a puck while the opposition skill players play tic tac toe till it opens up is a stupid strategy. Pp, no comment.
D was better tonight. But simple awareness seems to be missing, which I think is on the coach. Oilers are a one player team, contain him and let the rest take care of itself. I don't care if the flames don't score when McDavid is ever on the ice. He's so good that the line playing him , particularly the d should just focus on not giving up transition plays. That breakaway play was ugly on the flames d.
Another crap game from ferland. If he can't figure out a way to make an impact I'd rather see f. Hamilton in.
Bottom 6 forwards outside of ferland have played well.
Elliott was fine tonight.
I wanted a experienced coach who brings know how to this group. These young coaches don't really give much confidence. Not feeling great about the hire thud far.
Lastly, team looks like it has 1 high skill player yet expect to play a high skill game. Need to find an identity. Flames look like senators west.... few skill guys, ok non-flashy forwards outside of that. Defense that actually sucks at playing defense and ok but not game stealing goaltending. Gm and coach best determine the identity of this team quick.
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