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Originally Posted by GioforPM
This is a great point. The biggest problem I see with the PP is not with who is on it, nor the set up. It's the speed and accuracy of passes. That's not going to get better by (a) changing the set-up or (b) changing personnel constantly.
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Yeah - the coaching has been part of the problem but the other part of the problem is execution. The PP is just lethargic and there is no urgency in the players game, especially on home ice.
For me this is something the coaching staff AND players need to take responsibility for.
I was looking at this season and the Flames have 8 1 goal or OT losses where the PP went 0'fer.
Oct. 19 vs. Car - PP 0-1
Oct. 27 vs. Dal - PP 0-2
Nov. 22 vs. CBJ - PP 0-1
Dec. 12 vs. MIN - PP 0-3 (SO)
Dec. 14 vs. SJ - PP 0-3 (SO)
Dec. 29 vs. ANA - PP 0-3
Jan. 22 vs. WPG - PP 0-4 (OT)
Jan. 24 vs. LAK - PP 0-5 (OT)
Jan. 25 vs. EDM - PP 0-4 (SO)
It's especially been a problem over the last month and a half.
We have had 6 1-Goal games, all against western conference teams we are in direct competition with for a playoff spot, and we went a combined 0-22 on the PP in those games.
That is a huge swing in those games. Win those 5 games that go to OT in regulation and that is 5 more points for us, and 10 day fewer points for those other teams.
The PP is the Flames biggest issue at this point, and it getting to the point where it could cost them a playoff spot. Time for Gulutzan and Cameron to figure it out (or find a PP coach who will). Also Gaudreau, Monahan, Brodie, Giordano, Backlund, & Tkachuk lead the team in ice time on the PP, time for them to figure it out and play with some urgency on the PP.