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Originally Posted by atb
I agree with Button that the Flames D are too passive compared to past years. The team's strength is supposed to be the D's ability to move the puck and create chances, but on a PPG basis this is the worst it's been in the past 4 years:
17/18: 0.27 ppg to date
16/17: 0.36 ppg
15/16: 0.41 ppg
14/15: 0.40 ppg
They've lost so many close games which could have gone the other way with a little bit more offense from the D and a better performing PP.
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We're a team built from the Defence out. You have to use them. You have to.
Smith is awesome, so let your defence take risks.
When we had 'Goala' Elliott in net okay, protect the net, but that didnt work. Take risks.
We cant have
Glen Gulutzan Ned Flanders be too scared to take risks. This is the NHL. It isnt easy. Just playing safe isnt going to get you anywhere.