It would be one thing if this was just a one off, since games like this will happen. But this has been manifesting for games in a row, and I'm concerned the team is not gonna have the response you would want in the upcoming games. This likely is who the Flames are gonna be the season; same as the previous seasons - mediocre.
I don't believe it's defense that's the issue. It's puck control that is. When the Flames aren't creating dangerous chances in the offensive zone, or converting on them, and muffing the puck up constantly when setting up, you're gonna spend all game chasing back, and seeing the opposing team press and generate great chances themselves.
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