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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I don't think it is. Hamilton is moving up way more than last year. Wideman was way up on plays last game. Brodie has been rushing as well. Gio not so much.
I think the D aren't getting the trailer feeds they used to get from Gaudreau. I do think the Flames are trying to play towards the net and not look for a back pass (to a D) as much. So there's that.
There's also the fact that Gio and Wideman are getting older and declining (esp. Wideman). Two years ago they were both on fire. It might not be wise to expect the production form those two to equal the past. So the issue is whether Brodie and Hamilton can make it up. And if not, then the forwards have to step it up.
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I agree totally. Also, Hamilton is the only member of the D who can reliably get the puck on net this year.