Its where Im at too.
Something just isnt working. You can point to the parity in the league. It seems like they have been the victims of "parity" in a number of games. They play well, give up few goals, own the possession game....and lose.
Whatever you want to call it, they're missing that hunger, mojo, x factor that pushes good teams to be great teams. The power play is aweful and losing the team important games. With the talent available, how can you not adapt to the loss of Versteeg?
Maybe Treliving knew exactly what he was saying when his biggest concern for the year was scoring.
Maybe Gulutzan knows exactly what he's talking about when he says that you win with special teams.
Because both of those things are killing the Flames.
People point to our top 6 D as overrated. I disagree. I think they are poorly utilized. Under Hartley, the defense was the driving force for the team, and made up for the lack of talent among the forwards. Under The current system I think a bunch of average safe defenceman would be just as effective as the current group. (Kinds like Carolina's group when they won the cup) Yet our terrifying defense that was in the conversation with Nashville for the best in league, is looking pretty average.
I think Freeway mentioned that a big reason for the hire of Gulutzan was that he and Treliving see the game the same way.
I think that points to Treliving seeking a numbers/robotic solution, like adding offence through a trade. To hopefully help the powerplay and turn the tide.
To me with every passing game, I don't see that as the solution.
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