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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
But what's the point in bringing Raanta into the debate? I didn't mention him and I don't understand what he has to do whether Lack is a capable goalie.
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I think upon reflection on the last couple pages off this thread that Mike F is the source for introducing Raanta to the discussion.
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I don't have a "bias" against Lack. I just don't believe he's very good and I don't really believe in blaming coaching for a goalie's performance. There are no "facts" that support coaching was the reason for his play but it's an OK theory. We'll see if the Flames accomplished goalie whisperer can turn him around.
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What sort of "facts" would satisfy your burden of proof in this instance?
I would tend to agree with abstaining from blaming goalie coaches for a goaltenders shortcomings in instances where there is nothing more than correlation from which to draw. But in the case of Lack, there is actually a clear demonstration of change in tactics that also corresponds to a dramatic reduction of positive results.
I am curious as to why you discount the alteration to his game that he experienced under David Marcoux as a viable explanation for his poorer performance in Carolina.