I loved it! In particular, I was impressed with Valimaki and Andersson on the blue line and to see Frolik have such an excellent game after being scratched. Also, I love Noah Hanifin.
But my #1 observation from tonight's game is how much more aggressive the forecheck is compared to last year. Last year, the forecheck was butter 3 minutes deep on power level 10. This year they are turning pucks over at the offensive blue line constantly. Even if a much more aggressive forecheck is the only tactical change from Gulutzan to Peters, the coaching change is totally worth it. Who would have thought the Flames would look so much better without the other team flying out of their zone virtually unimpeded?
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