Game 19, almost to the 20 mark where I told myself I would have a long hard look at the system and the play of the Flames. I think it is safe to say the adjustment period is over and what we have seen the last few games have been the team game GG wants.
It was easy to blame the last couple on easier opponents but the Flames had the same tenacity and 5 man unit type work last night against a very good Hawks team. Special teams is still a very big cause for concern and needs to be addressed. I thought the PPs looked very good and just didn't score, seemed the entire game the Flames had little puckluck on offense but a couple good breaks on defense.
I want to see more Hamilton and less Brodie in the first unit and why they didn't just keep the first line together and replace Brouwer with Vey is beyond me.
Tough loss, but this was actually a good loss ij the fact that the team played well and lost to a fluke of a goal to a better team. Keep this play up and I think they can take 4/6 on this road trip.
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