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Originally Posted by Red
So the one thing I noticed about the Flames is that they are in between the dots a lot, but usually in traffic or in less than ready positions to shoot. Monahan is the one guy that stands out with his point blank chances, but everybody else seems to be in an awkward position to shoot or in scrambles. Is it skill or positioning? We all have our own ideas there.
But I believe that this is where the eye test is still the best way to judge a game. The 17-7 scoring chances result last night looks like a domination by the Flames, but it really wasn't. It was a lot closer than that IMO.
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And your opinion is valid.
I was just pointing out my eye test matched the stats, and also matched the view of Flamesnation as well as the Dallas media and their players.
That's not a guy seeing only what he wants to see.
I'm a hockey coach, so I'm very much about the process, probably to an extreme over the results. If my kids play well I'm happy. I'm actually more uncomfortable when the Flames win and don't deserve to than I am when they play well but don't get the puck luck or finish they need.
However it seems like there is a huge element on this site these days that want to believe everything is wrong after a loss, and get almost angry with anyone who isn't as negative.