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Originally Posted by 4X4
Maybe I'm ruined from watching the Flames win the Cup, and then perpetually hoping for another. I do recall '04 when Sutter had guys like Donovan, Niemenan, and Oliwa in his bottom 6. And on defense there were the Dors.
Some coaches have the ability to find the right places for their players at the right times, to elevate their play. Gulutzan has the skill to send out exactly what just failed. And try it again. And again. And again.
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Bro, Oliwa played less than 4 minutes a game in the playoffs and was useful to get Iginla out on extra shifts throughout the game.
Oliwa saw less total icetime in 19 games than Tony Lydman did in 5.
Oliwa played literally ONE second of shorthanded time in 19 playoff games.
He leaned on Calgary's top 4 HEAVILY, Calgary's top 4 d all played over 24 minutes a night. To give you an idea on how much that is, Regehr was playing just 30 seconds shy of what Brodie averaged per game in 14/15. Engelland was playing 4 minutes less per game than Warrener did for the Flames in 04.
Suffice to say that your nostalgia is wonderful, but the places sutter found for guys who couldn't play was on the friggin' bench.