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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Agreed. I think it helps the players confidence when they know the coach is fighting for them. Right now, the Flames are making it too easy on the officials. I have no doubt that coaches getting vocal affects things, especially when it comes to getting favourable "make up" calls.
But also, the Flames are playing less of a speed-driven game this year, so I think it is resulting in them being caught on their heals, which increases the number of penalties.
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Or getting more calls by antagonizing the refs (especially as a newish coach). Like it or not, there's a "pay your dues" attitude from refs.