The Flames have played below expectations this year no doubt about it, but with that being said I don't hate the system GG has put in place. I just don't think our team as it currently stands is built to play that way.
In an ideal world I think we need an extra line that can play that 3M style. Two lines that can provide offense while simultaneously shutting down other top players. In a perfect world John Tavares is brainwashed into signing with the Flames and we roll with:
Tkachuk - Tavares
Gaudreau - Monahan
Frolik - Backlund
as our forward pairs moving forward. Obviously, this a pipe dream but I think Gulutzan's system would find some serious success this way. As of right now, our scoring line and our checking line just aren't fit to play this system without favorable match ups. Just my two cents.
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