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Originally Posted by AC
The team has too many glaring issues. Still need a #1 goalie, a #1 RW, and a #3 or 4 defenceman to start.
But the biggest concern is that our most talented players (the ones that should be the most dependable) have been downright bad and disappointing for most of the year.
The fact that the team still sits where it does is a testament to how good the Tkachuk/Backlund/Frolik line has been all year.
I'm not a "fire Gulutzan" guy because I've seen some huge strides in a couple areas that were tire fires last year. But the big steps back from some key players is hugely concerning.
Worst of all, Gulutzan talked a lot about the Flames playing an entertaining style of hockey this year and that hasn't been the case. I try not to get too emotionally invested in the team, but it's hard not to be downright pissed off right now.
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I agree with this.
Gaudreau is really puzzling to me, he doesn't look at all as dangerous or talented as he did the last two seasons. He has taken a considerable step backwards this season and it's very concerning. He straight up looks slower.
Giordano and Brodie are having forgettable seasons as well.
There is just so much dead weight on this team.
Bouma, Stajan, Wideman, Chiasson and Ferland are guys that, are on some nights decent, but just don't contribute enough to warrant NHL jobs.
Wideman had 22 minutes of ice time tonight while Dougie had 17 minutes. That is serious mis-allocation of resources. I don't see what Gulutzan's logic is there.
Gulutzan just doesn't look like he commands much of a presence, or respect. and that's coming from me, a casual hockey fan, i can't imagine what a room of professional hockey players must think. He really just has a weak presence about him. I know that isn't the most detailed, or fair, analysis but that's just how I see it.