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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
you guys do realize that the Flames actually employ a 1-3-1 right now, right?
(no. I guess you don't)
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The biggest reason why I have the players stationed where I have is because it utilizes their biggest strengths and creates multiple scoring threats from all sides.
Giordano has a terrific one timer, Gaudreau has the vision to find the open man and the skill to create openings, Monahan has that great shot from the slot and the ability to redirect slap passes, Tkachuk is adept at scoring greasy goals and is a great passer down low. Brodie has the ability to pass well from forehand to backhand and has the quickness to defend if need be.
The beauty of this whole set up is, that if defenders try to take one thing away (i.e. Giordano's one timer), then it opens up Gaudreau on the other side to create scoring chances with more time and space. The current power play spends more time trying to find shooting lanes, getting their shots blocked and having to retrieve the puck then anything which has lead to the current mess that we are seeing right now.