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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Peters said he'd approach the end of the season way different next time, FIW.
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I know he did, and personally don’t think that’s the answer. In fact, I think you want your guys to be as healthy as possible anticipating a long run. So would in fact expect the same.
I will refer again to Backlund’s play on the Raantanen one timer. Didn’t take the pass, or the man, or block the shot. Was in the proximity of where he needed to be, but just not reading the play, taking away time and space, competing for that puck. Just not focused.
The Avs clearly were anticipating Flames plays and picking picks off almost at will. Under pressure, you sink to the level of your preparation and the Flames were outplayed.
Every hockey player says they take it one game at a time. The skate is wiped clean after every game, and the coaching staff has to make any required adjustments to the game plan, motivate the boys, focus them, do whatever it takes.
If Peters is going to be looking at his coaching, he needs to fix what happened in playoff games 2-5, not regular season games 78-82.