Do not listen to 770 - their sports broadcasters are terrible.
The key for Johnny and Monahan to play better is for them to pick it up themselves. Not having Hudler didn't make Johnny make crappy passes the other night. Sure they'd love a RW and sure Chaisson is not prime Hudler. 2016 Hudler isn't prime Hudler either. And Iginla sure isn't the answer. As for needing a sniper, Monahan has probably the best shot on the team (forwards anyway). But he's playing more down the middle these days.
My issue is that they are not taking enough decent shots, not that they aren't "burying" chances. Most shots don't go in, inlcuding high quality ones. That's why shooting percentages for great players are still low. The Flames right now are either passing up opportunities to shoot or are flubbing passes and losing the opportunities. Against Washington, Backlund took his shot and scored. Monahan and Gio missed by inches when they got quality chances and shot. More of those, and they win.
The Flames are 3-1 in their last 4, and the loss came against a great team. The goalie is looking good. The depth guys are playing well. Gaudreau is putting up points even while mediocre. The sky ain't falling.
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