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Originally Posted by Vinny01
All these stats look good on paper but what is bizarre is the fact while the team appears to be performing better I feel the on ice product has not been nearly as entertaining than it was in the past. While we are getting more shots and holdings the puck more I feel we are not getting as many quality chances. The team speed appears to have slowed and many of our top players are suffering their worst seasons to date.
I think a lot of the criticism GG has received is valid and warranted.
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Agree that is is not as entertaining but that probably has a lot to do with the new structure.
Last year it was all about activating our defense, and d-men jumping into the rush, much more entertaining and a faster pace of play for sure.
This year the Flames tend to be much more structured in their zone exits, which IMO means exiting with less speed and more as a 5 man unit.
To me this season has been about two extremes:
When the team is not playing well they look worse than I have ever seen them look - the start of the year and the 4 game stretch come to mind.
But when they are on their game I feel like they are the most competitive they have been in a long time, especially with other top teams. Games vs. Chicago, St.Louis, Minnesota, and New York come to mind immediately.