[bigrangy]

I would argue that the offense at 5v5 has definitely dried up a bit, but the main culprit for the low point totals is the absolutely garbage powerplay. 8 goals in 25 games will suppress everyone's numbers. This team has improved defensively, and it has been worth the tradeoff of reduced offensive chances imo. I think a fundamentally sound system is being implemented here.

Also, I think the Flames really have a distinct lack of play-driving forwards, especially top-6 quality ones. The Flames have got decent finishers (Monahan, Brouwer), but there aren't enough guys that can move the play up the ice. The defense and better than average and have to be more active in this but I don't think GG thinks that aggressive D will work in his system. I think that he should adjust to accommodate for them, since they are the Flames' greatest strength right now.