[Jeff Lebowski]

Tanev and Markstrom played well. CGY needs to be able to recover better when things don't go their way - just stick to structure and claw the game back. They need to be able to start executing again. I don't know who on the team or staff can get them to do this - you have to have someone or some line you can go to that will be able to push back with execution. They need a group that is going to get the momentum back, give a confidence boost - each guy should want to do that and not wait for someone else.

It seems they get too content when they get a lead and let the foot off - this has been an issue for a while.

I think Ward needs to be a better in game tactician (I understand as road team the opponent gets last change) but you have to know a team is going to come out with their top guys after the first period.

Now of course it was the first game but the opponent recovered after a bad start so it's kind of hollow to say well we were rusty - find a way.

There were nerves..too many passes into the skates.

CGY is going to be good. They have a lot of skill and a lot of good players. There were some good things in this game but they need that fortitude plus some better tactical adjustments. Stick to it, stick together and learn from this game. Lots of good but just need to be sharper and stronger.