One big problem seems to be production from the D, something the Flames have been known for the past few years. So far to date, the D are producing 0.29 ppg. The prior years have been:
16/17: 0.36 ppg
15/16: 0.41 ppg
14/15: 0.40 ppg
13/14: 0.33 ppg
Whether it's GG's style of play or something else, the team isn't getting enough production from the D considering the talent. When you combine that with suspect defensive coverage, you're going to have a talented team looking pretty average. I think a lot does fall on the players, but it's sucks to see the same players having produced successfully in the past (especially under Harley) not reaching the same level.
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