These videos also emphasize the degree to which Gaudreau is really the only Flame who actually drives offence. Monahan, Ferland, Tkachuk are all excellent complementary players, but Johnny provides the vast majority of the offensive fuel.
If the Flames could pick up another player capable of actually driving offence on the second line, they would be in much better shape.
Alternatively, if Peters can use the defence more effectively to drive offence, that would go a long way to sorting out the Flames' struggles. If that's not his plan, then they should be looking to trade from the back end to land another skilled forward who can lead his own line.
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