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Originally Posted by timbit
Bottom line.
The Flames are 28 th in GF with 211
Only Montreal Arizona and Buffalo have scored fewer goals.
That’s a skill issue. Whether lack of ability to finish or straight lack of talent...it is the Flames biggest issue.
To fully understand the problem , Gaudreau , Monahan and Tkachuk , their most talented offensive players all had career years.
“Testicular fortitude” is way down the list of Flame problems.
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To a degree I agree. I think players put up career numbers because that are actually very good hockey players and did so despite the system. They were able to create while being stifled. The rest just didn't have that level of skill and focused on possession. I believe most of those top players can add 10 to 15 more points to their totals this year under the right coach.
But yes, bottom end skill needs to be upgraded. It always does it is a never ending quest.