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Originally Posted by ComixZone
With how this season is set-up, this is going to be a really good test for the coaching staff. I also don't have much faith in how the bench is constructed, but as always - it's not the only issue.
We can debate the depth players to the ends of the earth, but as long as the top players on this team continue to be disasters on the ice during even strength play this team is not going anywhere. Tkachuk and Lindholm started well, but they vanished. Monahan and Gaudreau were awful, again. You simply do not win when your top players don't get the job done, and putting up points on the power play is not nearly enough.
Johnny Gaudreau:
SF%: 41.67
xGF%: 35.52
SCF%: 37.50
HDCF%: 33.33
Sean Monahan:
SF%: 38.46
xGF%: 33.39
SCF%: 33.33
HDCF%: 33.33
They were actual disasters on the ice. They sucked. Top tier players usually don't dip this low, but look at that. Their GAF meter is disconnected from their boots. My patience with that duo as a fan has run out. Two calendar years of them being players that actively hurt the team.
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Flames top players up front are very flawed.
Big C that can't skate or battle through traffic.
Most skilled player and play driver (cause big C can't skate with the puck) is tiny and easily intimidated.
Highest paid player and the teams future is a mucker that can't skate. Lidholm is the most complete player in the top 6.
They all contribute and get their points. Good players. But when the going gets tough they lack the "it" factor like a MacKinnon, McJesus, Schiffele Stamkos etc. All have a combination of speed, size and drive. All very skilled.
And Ward needs to find an answer when other teams adjust. The Jets slowed us in mid ice and dominated two periods.
Would like to see them upgrade on Monny. A playmaking C with size to compliment Johnny or Tkachuk because they can't do it on their own due to poor skating or size.