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Originally Posted by dino7c
lol@people who are comparing the Yotes defence to St. Louis and Elliott
those teams couldn't be more different...I mean if my beer league team played in the NHL with a defensive coach do you think we would be a good defensive team? On what planet is allowing over 34 shots a game on average a good defensive system?
I am expecting the Flames to average mid 20s against next season
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Coypyr a had only a single top pairing guy last year but Tippet is a highly regarded coach and is known more for the defensive side of things.
At the end of the day Buffalo has produced some goalies over the past 2 years with a great save % yet this team drafted 8 to Arizona's 7 the past 2 years. Lehner has had very strong numbers and Chas Johnson had a .922 when he played for Buffalo (.910 with the Flames)
That is why I questioned the types of shots Smith got vs the volume. It is the whole quantity vs quality arguement. Looks like Smith is competent against the high danger chances which is a positive as Elliott struggled in that regard.