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Originally Posted by Bingo
That's the thing though ... the Flames actually have an above average dangerous pass index when compared to NHL powerhouses.
They just didn't finish.
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I think I understand what mikeecho is getting at. When I watched the Flames—especially so on the powerplay—I was struck by how much time players took to get the puck off their sticks. So, I think that while they were okay at moving the puck around, it often felt like players would clutch-up when they had it, and were way too often reluctant or slow to shoot.
To me, that is all confidence. Players were playing scared much of the time and this resulted in far too many hesitations on shots, and far too many shots that were directed wide or off posts and crossbars. There were not a lot of problems with zone entries, possession or distribution under Gulutzan. Most of the issues had to do with his seeming inability to promote confidence and instinct.